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Use of Foul Language
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ddp
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13. January 2006 @ 19:13 |
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you asked for it to be closed & is now closed.
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14. January 2006 @ 06:57 |
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opened thread for a moment just so i can add my reply as i've hardly had chance to do much on AD today. I won't/don't tolerate any foul language on the forums, anything i see i edit/comment on or just ban outright if it's too much. we probably all swear like troopers elsewhere, but it has to stay off the forums
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ddp
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14. January 2006 @ 18:03 |
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thread re-opened as per request
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14. January 2006 @ 21:17 |
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@ddp, I thank you for re opening this thread. I would appreciate other comments wheather in favour or against as that is the benefit of this forum, the freedom of comment.
I wish to re iterate that in my opinion the Mods overall do a splendid job, I would just like the support of others so we can get on top of this.
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14. January 2006 @ 22:27 |
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I myself have sworn on the forums on a couple of occassions. I can see where the mods are coming from when they have to think of the younger members and others who may take offense. But in all seriousness we've all sworn before and are swear words really that bad when you think about it. IMO they're not. That said i'm still complying by the forum rules and will keep swearing out of my posts.
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laurenzo
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14. January 2006 @ 22:44 |
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I'm with gwen on this one, there is a time and place for swearing and it's certainly not here in the forums. A swear word (although NOT obscene) I feel is OK but not in the fashion of the offending thread, I hope the guy was banned.
I think what others outside the AD community must think if they read this in the threads.
The mods are getting to the point where they are getting overworked and shouldn't be subjected to this abuse from those who cannot hold their foul language.
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15. January 2006 @ 01:41 |
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i don't think anyone minds the odd (extremely) mild word such as 'crap' or whatever in a forum post, ie words that are fine in any conversation at work/in the street/pub or wherever, but what's absolutely not necessary is to use it on forums. In places like msn chats or whatever, swearing's fine if it's in conversation between ppl, and it's not 'carved in stone' like a forum, ie a forum post it's there for good; while i'm not offended by swearwords, either in a post or anywhere, it just shows lack of restraint to use swearing in a post. i personally don't care that foul language is against forum rules, what i mean is i don't believe it's acceptable to swear in a forum post on any site out there, regardless of any site's rules, it should just be common sense.
I swear like a trooper (well not in public places, only at work!) but seeing it in forum posts just winds me up and i cannot take any other comments seriously in a post if it's full of foul language/expletives.
You see i'm one of these parents who has virtually never sworn in earshot of my kids, not cus i'm square, inadequate or a prude or anything, i just believe in bringing them up to speak intelligently. they know what most of the swearwords are cus they're always in earshot, whether by ppl in the street, the tv, or school or whatever, but they know that swearwords have their place. Few things annoy me more than ppl who bring up their kids with every second word being offensive, so from a tiny age that child does the same. There would be nothing wrong with this if that same child also learned restraint from a young age, ie when NOT to use that same language. But they can't cus they're too young. And as to the console forums, my God i wish i could just ban entire forums, cus all i read are babyish "you're gay" and nonstop swearing/pointless unintelligent drivel. <rant over> :)
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15. January 2006 @ 02:34 |
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It's not the swearing that gets right on my nerves. At the moment, its the way people show great disrespect towards others' opinions & views. Also, some people are just so damn rude!
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15. January 2006 @ 02:46 |
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i agree, but if they persist when they've been asked or told to keep some decorum, they are sent on their merry way. and if they're really pointless they keep signing up with new names, but even then they usually get bored quite quickly. but even if/when they behave as far as senior status everyone else still knows that poster is either pointless or whatever (if that person hasn't reformed that is)
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15. January 2006 @ 03:02 |
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Also, some people are just so damn rude!
I hear ya. I got into an argument with Glitched the other day about someone making a thread on a topic when there was already a thread about it. He had the same attitude as Doggy_Bot.
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ScubaBud
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15. January 2006 @ 03:25 |
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Do I personally swear? YES.
How often do I swear? Daily, here and there.
Do I use the F word sometimes? YES.
Do I believe it?s necessary in ANY forum to express one?s self? NO
Do I believe it should be banned completely in the forums? YES
If there is a time when it would be necessary to use swear words I would suggest giving an example here in this thread, but without the actual swear word. :)
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15. January 2006 @ 05:58 |
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i agree. bad language doesnt have a place here. ive read threads that were pretty bad. some were so bad that, if i had just come to ad and read them , i probably wouldnt come back again. these post are in the minority, but there still there. by the way if ur joking around or polking fun at someone, please say so before things get out of hand. everyone likes a good joke as long as they know its just a joke.
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DG_B
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15. January 2006 @ 06:48 |
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He had the same attitude as Doggy_Bot.
How kind of you.
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15. January 2006 @ 07:00 |
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Please, don't start. You bring these things on yourself..
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15. January 2006 @ 07:08 |
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@DG_B -
i hate to say it but under this new username you have posted in 5 threads...
...and they're all in safety valve
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DG_B
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15. January 2006 @ 07:17 |
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i hate to say it, but I don't care :)
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15. January 2006 @ 07:17 |
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Doggy_Bot why do you continue to come back here. Anyone who makes a joke about 9/11 is not right in the head. Are you just an immiture brat or have no friends which means you have to bug us.
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15. January 2006 @ 07:18 |
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i hate to say it, but I don't care :)
Well buzz off then. You know where the virtual exit door is.
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15. January 2006 @ 07:27 |
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I believe that I have sworn at someone, a couple of times, in these forums. I don't remember when, but I believe the two who I swore at got banned. I know that the mods could have banned me too, and they would have been right to do so. I am glad that they did not.
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15. January 2006 @ 07:29 |
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How could anyone ban you Bruce. Your one of the oldest dudes here.
BTW, who are those 2 people in your sig.
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15. January 2006 @ 07:32 |
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All drd can use a Censored Words filter as we have on my site, if a word like this is used (f@@@er) ,the filter changes it to bucker?that would end the problem.
I do not swear as I do not see a need for it to commutate my thoughts to anyone in person or in a post..
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15. January 2006 @ 07:50 |
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BTW, who are those 2 people in your sig.
Think they're his granddaughters..
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15. January 2006 @ 08:12 |
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@ireland
After their first post they'll realise that the filter is in place and change letters around, so that the words still sound the same. I would give you an example but i dont wanna get in .... trouble.
I personally couldnt care less about swearing unless its directed at somebody in a negative way, or taken to an extreme, Like 2 per sentance.
Its been said befor, the internet isnt rated G, and thats where AD lives.
Edit= spelling worse than usual. :)
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15. January 2006 @ 09:37 |
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i'd say if you wanted more....... imediate action, pm ddp, creaky, flip, or darth. they are quick, and even have no mercy on certain topics.
I totally agree with my buddy gear79 here. That's what I usually do, if I see something that needs to be fixed/edited (ie useless thread, multi-posts, piracy/cracking, cussin'/dissin', etc.), then I'll simply PM my cool buddy "creaky" and the problem is usually sorted within 1 - 2 minutes if he's around.
Most of the times, when I see Newbies asking questions like "what the hell is..., what the ffff is ..., how the ffff you backup or rebuild...." at the PS2 forum, I refused to help that fool. My rule is, if one (the individual) needed helps, but his/her behavior is provokingly and or inappropriated when asking the question(s), then I simply ignored the thread or I'll just hollar at my buddy creaky.
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15. January 2006 @ 09:42 |
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have no mercy on certain topics
- indeed, let the punishment fit the crime :)
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