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Post by Violet Viper x on Feb 22, 2016 11:31:07 GMT
Hi we're looking for some feedback on the censored words, specifically c*nt. At the moment it is censored but it's come up in discussions a few times and some people feel that it shouldn't be censored as none of the other swears are.
The reason we put it as a censored word is because both, myself and R35T were brought up to believe that it was a super naughty word. Although, being British, (and an adult now lol) I'm not bothered by the word. However we thought that some people would be quite bothered by it, so we censored it to be on the safe side.
My, personal, view on this matter is that the people who would prefer it not to be censored would be affected less if it stays censored, (there are a lot of other swears to use) than the people who would prefer it to stay censored if it was removed from the censor (hypothetically, it could put them off the forum causing them to leave).
If it were to be removed from the censor the only words left censored would be racist and homophobic comments.
With all that said, we made this forum with you guys in mind, and you get to make alot of the decisions here, so we're putting it to a vote.
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Post by kiwi on Feb 22, 2016 11:39:55 GMT
There's certain ones I feel obviously need censoring such as the n word but words such as the c word seeing as it also has friendly use such a me saying to Cod "oi you c###, fancy some tanks?" For example, and now there's more mods actively on the forums we can watch whether or not it's being used for offense and can moderate it
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Post by Violet Viper x on Feb 22, 2016 11:55:07 GMT
There's certain ones I feel obviously need censoring such as the n word but words such as the c word seeing as it also has friendly use such a me saying to Cod "oi you c###, fancy some tanks?" For example, and now there's more mods actively on the forums we can watch whether or not it's being used for offense and can moderate it Part of me thinks though, that if it stays censored moderators wouldn't even need to get involved because the word censor would just take care of it lol. We'd rather this forum didn't get filled up with red text, because it'd be just like the other forum there, but on the other hand we would like people to be able to be a bit more free with what they can say.
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Post by Definitely not FledBasher on Feb 22, 2016 12:03:11 GMT
Has it even been being used?
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Post by kiwi on Feb 22, 2016 12:03:47 GMT
Violet Viper x I think it'd all depend on the red tape, if someone's being quite offensive with there post it'd likely get red texted anyway, I don't mind either way it's just one to see what everyone thinks
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Post by Violet Viper x on Feb 22, 2016 12:04:45 GMT
Has it even been being used? Yep, a couple of times, that I've actually noticed lol.
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Post by Valkyrie on Feb 22, 2016 12:14:28 GMT
Here's my view.
I'm looking at it from an angle so here goes.
Why do we censor c**t, but we don't censor retard, I'm not calling for retard to be censored, but to me that is a highly offensive term, for someone their entire life has been segregated to being an outcast because I'm autistic and being labeled these terms because I was the slow kid in school, because I was the weird kid, because I wasn't destined to be normal.
Reason why I'm bringing this up, because I find it extremely hypocritical that the "c**t" is censored for some silly reason, yet retard is allowed willy nilly, it's an outdated term that can be used a lot to keep disabled people down, a term from a dark past.
C**t to me has no extra malice, it's like a stronger fuck, woopidy doo dah and I know the term and what it means, but really is it that much to get offended over? or annoyed?
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Post by bullpup on Feb 22, 2016 12:22:20 GMT
I always say, "See You Next Tuesday" if I want to convey that word in conversation. I think it actually gives the word more impact and makes it funnier. For instance, "That Bullpup is a real 'see you next Tuesday!' ". People cud be creative and just write it that way.
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Post by Kev360X on Feb 22, 2016 12:59:27 GMT
Not fussed either way, its more a question of the context that these words are used that makes the big difference.
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Post by Atom Priest on Feb 22, 2016 14:05:07 GMT
I know the 'N' word is censored. I can't use the word s[censored](sni-gger)
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Post by Three Snowshoes on Feb 22, 2016 14:07:36 GMT
I've already made my opinion known among the mods. I have no problems with the word. It's a synonym like any other swearword. The only words I have issues with are ones revolving around race, color, creed, and sexual orientation. Basically hate speech.
The "c" word gets thrown around plenty among the UK, Kiwi, and Aussie crowd anyway.
In general, I don't think most folks here will go out of their way to use the word, especially directed towards other forum members. Usually if someone calls you that, you've earned it anyway.
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Post by JesterUSMC on Feb 22, 2016 14:09:42 GMT
In my opinion, it's just a word.
Sum it up into the whole 'Sticks and Stones...' bullshit.
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Post by Violet Viper x on Feb 22, 2016 14:13:44 GMT
I know the 'N' word is censored. I can't use the word s[censored](sni-gger) Lol, that's my fault. There's a checkbox for 'exact word' that isn't checked on some of the censored words, that means if there is an offensive word within a regular word it will get censored. That was me being dumb and not realising there were any words containing that particular word. I'll so and fix it now.
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Post by BillR1966 on Feb 22, 2016 14:13:49 GMT
It's offensive, like retard is offensive, etc. It does boil down to context, and in a place as this, whatever meaning a word is used for can easily be seen, and censored if need be. I am guessing the bulk of the people here are adults, and as such, we should be able to dissect the context of any post for its offensive value, be it derogatory towards someone,or just an in general type of post.I personally think, hey, this is the Internet, take it with a grain of salt unless it gets really nasty towards a person. Call dragon Ridge a c-word map all you want, don't call violet, or anyone else it because they pissed you off for whatever reason
*steps down off the soapbox and goes back to work*
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Post by Snorelacks on Feb 22, 2016 14:14:03 GMT
I'm not particularly fond of the word, but I've traveled extensively in Australia, NZD and the U.K. where it seems to be used innocuously without people being insulted. That said, I think there are better words that could be used.
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Post by BillR1966 on Feb 22, 2016 16:01:57 GMT
I'm not particularly fond of the word, but I've traveled extensively in Australia, NZD and the U.K. where it seems to be used innocuously without people being insulted. That said, I think there are better words that could be used. My boss is a kiwi, so yeah, hear it a lot lol
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Post by Snorelacks on Feb 22, 2016 16:05:29 GMT
I'm not particularly fond of the word, but I've traveled extensively in Australia, NZD and the U.K. where it seems to be used innocuously without people being insulted. That said, I think there are better words that could be used. My boss is a kiwi, so yeah, hear it a lot lol I used to spend about 4 months out of the year for work down in Australia, NZD and Southeast Asia and the Aussies and Kiwis throw it around like we use the word "dammit".
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Post by Three Snowshoes on Feb 22, 2016 16:09:41 GMT
There's certain ones I feel obviously need censoring such as the n word but words such as the c word seeing as it also has friendly use such a me saying to Cod "oi you c###, fancy some tanks?" For example, and now there's more mods actively on the forums we can watch whether or not it's being used for offense and can moderate it Part of me thinks though, that if it stays censored moderators wouldn't even need to get involved because the word censor would just take care of it lol. We'd rather this forum didn't get filled up with red text, because it'd be just like the other forum there, but on the other hand we would like people to be able to be a bit more free with what they can say. This is why I'd rather message someone and ask they edit their own post. There's nothing worse than having that dumb ass *censored* shit pop up, or having it visibly apparent that your comment got moderated via the use of red text. Most any moderation I do, I'm going to go directly to the person being reported and see if we can't work something out such that I don't need to moderate their words. I think we're all adult enough to arrive at amenable solutions through conversation.
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Post by Three Snowshoes on Feb 22, 2016 16:15:41 GMT
To put it bluntly... We could just call one another pussies all the live long day...or gashes...if the "C" word is really that egregious.
I just don't understand the consternation surrounding a word that means the same exact thing as so many other words. Adult up, people. :-p
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Post by Atom Priest on Feb 22, 2016 16:22:03 GMT
To put it bluntly... We could just call one another pussies all the live long day...or gashes...if the "C" word is really that egregious. I just don't understand the consternation surrounding a word that means the same exact thing as so many other words. Adult up, people. :-p That's the problem with today. it takes some down right evil people to tell their children that words can hurt them. "It is not what happens to you that matters, but your reaction too it" ~ some guy I don't remember the name of
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