Steve9347 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 ARGUMENT A: QUOTE (qwerty @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 12:42 PM) I know the swear filter was instilled to try and help make the site a more professional place for when sox org looks around. First off, i'm willing to bet that a couple of them swear also, and some potentially even on a pretty consistent basis. Much bigger sites than this one here, in every way imaginable, regarding pretty much any topic you could think of, allow swearing. Why? Because swearing is apart of everyday life, and there is no way getting around that fact. Unless you have an I.Q. of 47 you can probably put two and two together that s*** = feces, etc, etc. Why try and hide it? No one is fooled... well except those of course in the I.Q. range i mentioned... and they have no good reason of being around electronics out of the fear of hurting themselves. It's just illogical and naive to myself. If people can handle the news, they can more than handle a bit of vulgarity. You guys should be receiving this in the mail any day now. ARGUMENT B People get carried away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I voted yes, but honestly with the swear filter I often find myself not swearing as much because I just hate seeing the word starred out.. But then again, how much does the filter even matter? You still know what the word is, and for the most part see it anyways.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 I don't really care too much about the topic at hand, I just thought it would make for a good poll. I voted yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I say go back to changing the bad words to other words, like f*** to fish, and s*** to shinola or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Its not gonna happen. Pick your panties out of your behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Not when this many admins visit the site while at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 02:20 PM) I say go back to changing the bad words to other words, like f*** to fish, and s*** to shinola or something. that would be much more awesome than the stupid filter in place now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 02:20 PM) Not when this many admins visit the site while at work. Well then maybe you should be working instead of looking at the site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 03:21 PM) Well then maybe you should be working instead of looking at the site? Then there would be less admins to police the place, and we'd need an even stronger swear filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenBlackwood Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 12:20 PM) Its not gonna happen. Pick your panties out of your behind. BAAHAHAHA LMFAO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 02:22 PM) Then there would be less admins to police the place, and we'd need an even stronger swear filter. I was joking man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 03:25 PM) I was joking man As was I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I like the swear filter...creates a lot more constructive post than just seeing "f***" whenever something bad happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 02:29 PM) I like the swear filter...creates a lot more constructive post than just seeing "f***" whenever something bad happens. While this is true.. I think that it would be a lot better with words substituted for the swears instead of them being "f***" Not only would it make for some funny outcomes, but what does the current system really accomplish? Just because three letters have a * in place, you still see the word anyways.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenBlackwood Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 12:31 PM) While this is true.. I think that it would be a lot better with words substituted for the swears instead of them being "f***" Not only would it make for some funny outcomes, but what does the current system really accomplish? Just because three letters have a * in place, you still see the word anyways.. Even if they do get rid of it and allow ppl to spell out the uckfay word ..I'll still type it with the *'s!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) I'd have to say, substitution words in place of the *** is worse. We have that at TalkBulls and it drives me nuts. Edited June 10, 2010 by Steve9347 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 02:31 PM) While this is true.. I think that it would be a lot better with words substituted for the swears instead of them being "f***" That would get old after 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I just go ahead and censor any expletives I throw into a post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I like the words being starred out. I feel like I use the words less casually and the stars convey great emotion. f***ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Yes. f***ing kill the swear filter. For f***'s sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Eh 36% ain't too shabby at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 How about a CRITIC Filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenBlackwood Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 02:40 PM) How about a CRITIC Filter? Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) This has nothing to do with the random tangent that this thread went off on, but still.. "There is no such thing as a dirty word. Nor is there a word so powerful, that it's going to send the listener to the lake of fire upon hearing it." Edited June 10, 2010 by Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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