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Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 4, 2005 4:17:54 GMT
Guys, I want your opinions on the word 'Shit'. In Britain, it's considered a nothing word, about as offensive as 'crap' (And with identical meaning, obviously). From what I gather, in the US it's regarded as a far more serious term.
Right now though, I think it's something I need to know rather than just assume. If it is NOT a strongly offensive term to anyone, I will remove it from the swear filter. If it is, it stays.
Your thoughts and feelings upon this matter are appreciated...
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Post by Gray Lensman on Aug 4, 2005 4:25:07 GMT
The word in question is more serious in America than it is in Britain, yes. There are words more serious, but it's serious enough that I'd have no trouble keeping it in the filter.
That said, I'm willing to consider any thoughts anyone would care to offer on this.
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Post by Shan on Aug 4, 2005 4:40:46 GMT
Alot of people around here use it and think nothing about it. I do not like the word. Neither my husband or I use the word and we will not allow our girls to use it either. We were taught that it was a swear/cuss word and one that should not be used. Also the majority of our friends feel the same way about the word and will not allow their children to use it. Sorry, guys, I know I am in the minority, but I say leave it censored. Shan
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Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 4, 2005 4:51:12 GMT
Good enough for me. If it is genuinely seen as offensive, it stays censored. Apologies to everyone who would wish otherwise, but I DO mean that whole 'PG-Plus & Female Friendly' thing I figured it was a point that needed clarifying, though
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Post by Gray Lensman on Aug 4, 2005 4:52:06 GMT
I personally agree with you, Shan, honestly. I don't think it's kid-friendly, which is my major objection to it. This is, however, my own take on it, and no reflection on anyone here.
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Post by janggut on Aug 4, 2005 5:13:56 GMT
ok people, let me throw in another word which if i'm not mistaken isn't that all offensive in Brit but it is highly offensive in US - fanny.
let me know if that is true.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Aug 4, 2005 5:15:08 GMT
It's not offensive in the US at all, Janggut, far as I know. I think you're safe with that one.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 4, 2005 5:24:33 GMT
It's a fanny old world, Janggut, and no mistake... Seriously though, that isn't used much in Britain anymore, but yeah, it's pretty mild
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Post by TheScreamMan on Aug 4, 2005 8:32:06 GMT
God Damn Goddamit Jesus Christ
As a Christian, using thos as swear words offends me. No one censors them.
Meanwhile, as for the S word, i dont give a [Censored] ;P
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Post by thebarkingshark on Aug 4, 2005 9:05:58 GMT
I think $hit is not offensive at all and should be removed from the swear filter.
Anyone who gets offended by it really needs to get my foot up their arse! -SHARK DIGGLER
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Post by philster on Aug 4, 2005 9:19:28 GMT
God Damn Goddamit Jesus Christ As a Christian, using thos as swear words offends me. No one censors them. Meanwhile, as for the S word, i dont give a [Censored] ;P That's a bit difficult to censor though. Though I am equally offended by them, God and Jesus Christ ought NOT to be censored. Damn is pretty mild as a swear word to be honest with you, and it's just one of these things where it's just going to not work if you censor it. If you swear in God's name, it's on your own head anyway. But that's not really a problem around here. [Censored] is not a word that really offends me because I use it a lot ( mostly without even thinking about it ) but the f word is the main one I like to stay away on boards. (And no, Jags, not fanny.)
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Post by brett on Aug 4, 2005 11:05:38 GMT
I have no trouble with it being banned, just that it buggers me up, because I tend to say 'that's the shit' alot when getting across that something is good. Is shite in the filter? I feel that's a reasonable substitute if it's not, because some filters censor shite as well.
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Post by brett on Aug 4, 2005 11:10:10 GMT
Like this one. Shi te that is.
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Post by philster on Aug 4, 2005 12:12:08 GMT
Ah, brett, you da shi te, man.
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Post by dominiccarr on Aug 4, 2005 12:21:34 GMT
'Shit' is not bad, my granny doesn't care if i say '[Censored]!!'
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Post by Elliot Kane on Aug 4, 2005 14:26:40 GMT
We have enough objectors for it to stay filtered, I think. Sorry to those of you who think otherwise, but if it offends our US contingent, (And we all know Shark is impossible to offend with mere swear words ) then it stays filtered. As a general rule, I prefer to use the filter only for words that people will find seriously offensive, such as racially abusive terms or the more inflammatory swear words. Thus the point of this consultation exercise. There is a fine balance between avoiding offence and censorship, and it's not a line I care to cross The main idea is - and always will be - to create an environment where everyone feels welcome. To me, that means a minimum of restriction, but kept within the boundaries of respect for each other *** Craig... Banning the use of religious terms might make proper discussion rather hard, if not impossible; and FAR more importantly, if I put 'Jesus' into the swear filter Buffy will never speak to me again ;D *** Brett... I forgot all about shite, and so I didn't program the censor right. It's fixed. Barring howls of protest, I think that's a perfectly acceptable substitute *** I'm SO completely relaxed, I haven't even censored 'Morrissey'. How good am I? ;D
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Post by thebarkingshark on Aug 4, 2005 16:07:24 GMT
I'm SO completely relaxed, I haven't even censored 'Morrissey'. How good am I? ;D Dude, I would leave the site and never come back if that ever happened! Damn, shouldn't have said that, now that eejit Phil is going to be begging you to do it. -SHARK DIGGLER
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Post by peterh on Aug 4, 2005 20:17:34 GMT
I use swear words all the time, unless children are present, and neither of the words presented here bothers me. If people are offended by the s-word then let's keep it censored - no need for people to get hurt
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Post by peterh on Aug 4, 2005 20:19:29 GMT
I'm SO completely relaxed, I haven't even censored 'Morrissey'. How good am I? ;D Dude, I would leave the site and never come back if that ever happened! Damn, shouldn't have said that, now that eejit Phil is going to be begging you to do it. -SHARK DIGGLER"Dear Elliot Kane. We, the elite group of Chaos Cascade, hereby demands a ban of the word "Morrissey" as we find it both offensive and want to get rid of Shark. Signed Every Cascade member except Elliot and Shark" ;D
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Post by thebarkingshark on Aug 4, 2005 21:24:36 GMT
Peter, you know you love me -SHARK DIGGLER
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