Just so you know, "bullshit" isn't in the swear filter. I think it should be added.

why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull)

John Smith wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 10:20am:

why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull)

Neither is the M word that rhymes with "boron" but it gets bowdlerised to "nice person" whenever it appears.

This is a bullshit thread.

Swearing is a major part of what is the rich f-ckin' tapestry of the English language.

Swear bears unite and defeat the evil filter - the evil filter is for c-nts.

Life_goes_on wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 6:21pm:

This is a bullshit thread. Swearing is a major part of what is the rich f-ckin' tapestry of the English language. Swear bears unite and defeat the evil filter - the evil filter is for c-nts.

That's you out of the big bed tonight, Dude!

This thread reminds me of this card that was scanned and sent to me by someone in Canada a few years ago:

Front:

http://i.imgur.com/LAiX1Lj.jpg

Back:

http://i.imgur.com/QYykmJn.jpg

Feel free to use and distribute it.  :)

I've even printed and laminated one for my wallet.  8-)

(It sure would come in handy around here every day).  ;D

John Smith wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 10:20am:

why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull)

It is natural for Bulls they do it all the time. If I had a bull I would call him Tony.

1. bugger
2. f*u*c*k
3. s*h*i*t
4. crap
5. bloody
6. bastard
7. jesus
8. god
9. bullshit


Any more?

I don't think we're allowed to say asshole.

Bam wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 6:16pm:

John Smith wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 10:20am: why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull) Neither is the M word that rhymes with "boron" but it gets bowdlerised to "nice person" whenever it appears.

:D :D

Freedumb wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:30pm:

Bam wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 6:16pm: John Smith wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 10:20am: why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull) Neither is the M word that rhymes with "boron" but it gets bowdlerised to "nice person" whenever it appears. :D :D

nice person

Bobby. wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:31pm:

Freedumb wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:30pm: Bam wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 6:16pm: John Smith wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 10:20am: why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull) Neither is the M word that rhymes with "boron" but it gets bowdlerised to "nice person" whenever it appears. :D :D nice person

You are such a nice person, too.  ;)

Annie Anthrax wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:14pm:

I don't think we're allowed to say asshole.

Surely arsehole is more appropriate.

Being an Australian forum and all.

Bam wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 10:17am:

Just so you know, "bullshit" isn't in the swear filter. I think it should be added.

And I've been typing BULLSH!T all this time ?

I'm astounded that m.o.r.o.n. is on the banned words list
In describing some people - nothing else FITS !

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:33pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:14pm: I don't think we're allowed to say asshole. Surely arsehole is more appropriate. Being an Australian forum and all.

I prefer asshole, but each to their own.

buzzanddidj wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:34pm:

Bam wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 10:17am: Just so you know, "bullshit" isn't in the swear filter. I think it should be added. And I've been typing BULLSH!T all this time ?

lol, Buzz. You're great.

And what about crap? I mean, if Sh17 is going to be sensored to poo, that kinda  sounds, well, crappy.

While we're on the subject, these words should also be censored/banned:

Leftie
Righty
Ignorant/ignorance
Dumb
Islam/muslim
Homosexual/homo/fag
Dyke/poof/lesbian
Christian/Catholic

Anyone care to add to the list of *potentially* offensive words? Should we all exchange the above listed to "nice person".?

Freedumb wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:33pm:

Bobby. wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:31pm: Freedumb wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:30pm: Bam wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 6:16pm: John Smith wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 10:20am: why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull) Neither is the M word that rhymes with "boron" but it gets bowdlerised to "nice person" whenever it appears. :D :D nice person You are such a nice person, too.  ;)

But swearing can show true people - this character existed:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=advkTOpmMfU

Bobby. wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:52pm:

Freedumb wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:33pm: Bobby. wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:31pm: Freedumb wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:30pm: Bam wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 6:16pm: John Smith wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 10:20am: why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull) Neither is the M word that rhymes with "boron" but it gets bowdlerised to "nice person" whenever it appears. :D :D nice person You are such a nice person, too.  ;) But swearing can show true people - this character existed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=advkTOpmMfU

I love Joe Pesci. Many-a-time he's made my eyes water.

Yes FreeDumb:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3f_GvkMBqk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpDnFPYoWxw

Classic Pesci.

I just had a thought: is it against the law to post videos with profanity?

If so, this is forgiven.

Namaste.

Freedumb wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 8:05pm:

Classic Pesci. I just had a thought: is it against the law to post videos with profanity? If so, this is forgiven. Namaste.

I am sure even the greatest prudes enjoy this - one more:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbwqeSV8Wc4

:D :D :D :D

Love it!

Bam wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 6:16pm:

John Smith wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 10:20am: why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull) Neither is the M word that rhymes with "boron" but it gets bowdlerised to "nice person" whenever it appears.

I agree, that shouldn't be on the swear filter either ... if I want to call someone a mor ron, Why shouldn't I ?

For some on here its a compliment  ;D ;D ;D

Annie Anthrax wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 7:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:33pm: Annie Anthrax wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 7:14pm: I don't think we're allowed to say asshole. Surely arsehole is more appropriate. Being an Australian forum and all. I prefer asshole, but each to their own.

careful Annie, there are kids on this forum,  ;D ;D ;D

link?

Okay, ENOUGH! Let's raise the standard around here, you arseholes.

Lord Herbert wrote on Oct 14^th, 2014 at 5:14pm:

Okay, ENOUGH! Let's raise the standard around here, you arseholes.

Nice to see you left out the F C D T SI words Herb... Well Done

John Smith wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 8:54pm:

Bam wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 6:16pm: John Smith wrote on Oct 13th, 2014 at 10:20am: why? its not a swear word and its not insulting to anyone (except maybe a bull) Neither is the M word that rhymes with "boron" but it gets bowdlerised to "nice person" whenever it appears. I agree, that shouldn't be on the swear filter either ... if I want to call someone a mor ron, Why shouldn't I ?

Why not just call them an IDIOT if their political values differ from your own
- as Longweekeend58 always does ?



( ... this is not considered "personal abuse" under house rules - EITHER
- or he'd be on permanent suspension)

Wham Bam, Thank You Ma'am.

Glasshouses, Bam.

For Shaitan's Sake © - I thought it was 'Fair Swilter'... some kind of home brewed beer...

Yes like that topic "Anti Vaccinationists"

I thought they didnt like going on holidays!

;D ;D ;D ;D

Does anyone know why Kung F u    is on the filter?


I had to separate the F & U to make it work otherwise it turns into


Kung dam you

I imagine it is the initials F U that is the problem ... the filter has tried its best to stop posters using the "f" word.  Aussies are ever inventive and have been able to avoid the tender eyes of posters who cringe at the sight of the "f" word.  Poor babies.  ::)

Bobby. wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 4:31am:

Does anyone know why Kung F u    is on the filter? I had to separate the F & U to make it work otherwise it turns into Kung dam you

F U you is an (incorrect) acronym for bugger you.

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 4:26pm:

Bobby. wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 4:31am: Does anyone know why Kung F u    is on the filter? I had to separate the F & U to make it work otherwise it turns into Kung dam you F U you is an (incorrect) acronym for bugger you.

Why is there a "swearing filter" on here anyway?   If the "f word" upsets you so much ..... go away to some Christian Forum where butter wouldn't melt in their mouths?.  ;)

Neferti wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 4:34pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 4:26pm: Bobby. wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 4:31am: Does anyone know why Kung F u    is on the filter? I had to separate the F & U to make it work otherwise it turns into Kung dam you F U you is an (incorrect) acronym for bugger you. Why is there a "swearing filter" on here anyway?

No buggerin idea.

i think bugger off should be allowed .... nothing else says it quite so succinctly ;D ;D ;D

John Smith wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 4:37pm:

i think bugger off should be allowed .... nothing else says it quite so succinctly ;D ;D ;D

And there's only one word suitable for describing people like Abbott and Morrison.

front bottom

I think that whatever "language" you hear at the local pub should be allowed.  Wimmen (and gay blokes) who are too prissy for their shell pinks to hear such stuff should be banned from visiting .... or they could just ACCEPT the Aussie vernacular and turn a blind eye.

We do NOT have to swear, but it is what Aussies do ........

PS.  Who allows their under 15 kids to read here? ;D

Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy.

Don't use them!

There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think! 

So, just don't use the swear words!

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:07pm:

Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words!

The best Political Forum I was even on was one that had NO MODERATION, whatsoever.  You could say what you liked. FREE SPEECH.  We MODERATED ourselves.  IF someone wanted to swear, they did,  if the word was unacceptable, the rest of the Members said so. We were all grown ups.

Filtering swear words that we all learned as primary school children, for goodness sakes, just encourages people to create ways to avoid the "filter".

Remember, as children if we weren't allowed to do something, we found a way, anyhow.

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:07pm:

Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words!

Hold your breath PN.  Take a seat.  Now.....deep breaths.....




I agree 100% with you!  It demonstrates something when people cannot express themselves on a public forum without obscenity or the use of inane emoticons.

I thought that TROLLING was banned around here?

Certain parties seem to keep sniffing my arse like a little doggie every time I post something.  Where else will it turn up?

Neferti wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:20pm:

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! The best Political Forum I was even on was one that had NO MODERATION, whatsoever.  You could say what you liked. FREE SPEECH.  We MODERATED ourselves.  IF someone wanted to swear, they did,  if the word was unacceptable, the rest of the Members said so. We were all grown ups. Filtering swear words that we all learned as primary school children, for goodness sakes, just encourages people to create ways to avoid the "filter". Remember, as children if we weren't allowed to do something, we found a way, anyhow.

Really, what is/was the name of the Forum?
Is it still around or is it now gone?
I have seen some along those lines, like Political Animal and they tend NOT TO SURVIVE!

Aussie wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:20pm:

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! Hold your breath PN.  Take a seat.  Now.....deep breaths..... I agree 100% with you!  It demonstrates something when people cannot express themselves on a public forum without obscenity or the use of inane emoticons.

Well how about that Aussie, there are "Rules & Exceptions"!

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:25pm:

Neferti wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:20pm: perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! The best Political Forum I was even on was one that had NO MODERATION, whatsoever.  You could say what you liked. FREE SPEECH.  We MODERATED ourselves.  IF someone wanted to swear, they did,  if the word was unacceptable, the rest of the Members said so. We were all grown ups. Filtering swear words that we all learned as primary school children, for goodness sakes, just encourages people to create ways to avoid the "filter". Remember, as children if we weren't allowed to do something, we found a way, anyhow. Really, what is/was the name of the Forum? Is it still around or is it now gone? I have seen some along those lines, like Political Animal and they tend NOT TO SURVIVE!

The very questions and comments I endorse.  I'll just go with this simple request.....

Where, Neferti, might we find proof of this magnificence in self control?  Link please.

Aussie wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:38pm:

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:25pm: Neferti wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:20pm: perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! The best Political Forum I was even on was one that had NO MODERATION, whatsoever.  You could say what you liked. FREE SPEECH.  We MODERATED ourselves.  IF someone wanted to swear, they did,  if the word was unacceptable, the rest of the Members said so. We were all grown ups. Filtering swear words that we all learned as primary school children, for goodness sakes, just encourages people to create ways to avoid the "filter". Remember, as children if we weren't allowed to do something, we found a way, anyhow. Really, what is/was the name of the Forum? Is it still around or is it now gone? I have seen some along those lines, like Political Animal and they tend NOT TO SURVIVE! The very questions and comments I endorse.  I'll just go with this simple request..... Where, Neferti, might we find proof of this magnificence in self control?  Link please.

http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Matthew-7-7/


Quote:

Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 4:26pm:

Bobby. wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 4:31am: Does anyone know why Kung dam you    is on the filter? I had to separate the F & U to make it work otherwise it turns into Kung dam you dam you you is an (incorrect) acronym for bugger you.

It changed after I posted it -

the filter has got stronger.

It is  Kung F  U 

Aussie wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:20pm:

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! Hold your breath PN.  Take a seat.  Now.....deep breaths..... I agree 100% with you!  It demonstrates something when people cannot express themselves on a public forum without obscenity or the use of inane emoticons.

It's not about inability. I am quite capable of expressing myself without the F-word. I just prefer expressing myself with it.


I agree with those who dislike the censorship, but I'm afraid it's here to stay.

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:07pm:

Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words!

It never ceases to amaze me that the 2 words that denote something that has given/gives me an extreme amount of pleasure, over a fair amount of my 70 years, is used in such a derogatory manner.

But then, the 'shock effect' quite often reinforces what one is trying to get across.

;)

Freediver, how about getting in there and updating the swear filter to something realistic.

FCS you FI we have TPUW this nonsense!

At least change the bad ones to something reasonable!

F    U = Fornicate You

Arsehole = Rectum

Aussie = Prick!! LOL that was a joke...sorry Aussie!

Or Prick = Aussie  .... Sorry Aussie another joke!

etc.

Perhaps we should start a swear filter word replacement topic!

Redmond Neck wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:58pm:

Freediver, how about getting in there and updating the swear filter to something realistic. FCS you FI we have TPUW this nonsense! At least change the bad ones to something reasonable! F    U = Fornicate You Arsehole = Rectum Aussie = Prick!! LOL that was a joke...sorry Aussie! Or Prick = Aussie  .... Sorry Aussie another joke! etc. Perhaps we should start a swear filter word replacement topic!

Go for it.  Relationships needs a jolt!

Lobo wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:57pm:

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! It never ceases to amaze me that the 2 words that denote something that has given/gives me an extreme amount of pleasure, over a fair amount of my 70 years, is used in such a derogatory manner. But then, the 'shock effect' quite often reinforces what one is trying to get across. ;)

Swearing is a sign of laziness and ignorance. If you remove the swear filter - then half the members will substitute expletives instead of English and the standards here will drop further.

As it is - too many people manipulate the filter.

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 5:07pm:

Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words!

what a load of croc ... if I wanted to do that it wouldn't be an issue.

I think to many people live sheltered lives ... they should try to get out in the real world every now and then.

John Smith wrote on Nov 12^th, 2014 at 9:03pm:

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! what a load of croc ... if I wanted to do that it wouldn't be an issue. I think to many people live sheltered lives ... they should try to get out in the real world every now and then.

Well, as I have said previously, everything has limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits!

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 13^th, 2014 at 10:22am:

John Smith wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 9:03pm: perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! what a load of croc ... if I wanted to do that it wouldn't be an issue. I think to many people live sheltered lives ... they should try to get out in the real world every now and then. Well, as I have said previously, everything has limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits!

you can try justify it to yourself anyway you like ...

John Smith wrote on Nov 13^th, 2014 at 10:25am:

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 13th, 2014 at 10:22am: John Smith wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 9:03pm: perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! what a load of croc ... if I wanted to do that it wouldn't be an issue. I think to many people live sheltered lives ... they should try to get out in the real world every now and then. Well, as I have said previously, everything has limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits! you can try justify it to yourself anyway you like ...

Justify? I don't need to justify anything, the statement is factually correct!

Everything does have limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits!

Cheers!

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 13^th, 2014 at 2:11pm:

John Smith wrote on Nov 13th, 2014 at 10:25am: perceptions_now wrote on Nov 13th, 2014 at 10:22am: John Smith wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 9:03pm: perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! what a load of croc ... if I wanted to do that it wouldn't be an issue. I think to many people live sheltered lives ... they should try to get out in the real world every now and then. Well, as I have said previously, everything has limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits! you can try justify it to yourself anyway you like ... Justify? I don't need to justify anything, the statement is factually correct! Everything does have limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits! Cheers!

I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship.

John Smith wrote on Nov 13^th, 2014 at 2:15pm:

perceptions_now wrote on Nov 13th, 2014 at 2:11pm: John Smith wrote on Nov 13th, 2014 at 10:25am: perceptions_now wrote on Nov 13th, 2014 at 10:22am: John Smith wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 9:03pm: perceptions_now wrote on Nov 12th, 2014 at 5:07pm: Anyone who doesn't like having their swear words, particularly those F & C words, converted into something less aggressive, then I suggest there is an easy remedy. Don't use them! There are also those using this & other forums who don't like it &/or who "shouldn't" be exposed to that sort of language, irrespective of what you may think!  So, just don't use the swear words! what a load of croc ... if I wanted to do that it wouldn't be an issue. I think to many people live sheltered lives ... they should try to get out in the real world every now and then. Well, as I have said previously, everything has limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits! you can try justify it to yourself anyway you like ... Justify? I don't need to justify anything, the statement is factually correct! Everything does have limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits! Cheers! I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship.

Well John, if the statement is correct, then nothing else need be said, no "justification is required!

And, the statement is correct, "everything does have limits & there are both "Human & Natural Laws", that ensure those limits"!

That's why there are Human Laws, which for example restrict what can be "seen & heard" on Television & Radio & restriction what we can "say & do, by way of Defamation Laws & Laws of Nature which say we can not endlessly pump Oil out of the ground, nor endlessly grow the Global Population.

Yes, as I have said, everything has limits and so to what can and can not be said &/or done, on forums such as these, no matter if you or others may think to the contrary.


That does not mean there will not be disagreement on the level of those limits, clearly there often is.

Some may think Moderation goes too far on somethings, whilst others will say it doesn't go far enough, But that's life.

Cheers!

Quote:

I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship.

Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules?

If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority.

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:08am:

Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority.

But you should be able to write  Kung  F  u   without a gap.


Kung dam you

Bobby. wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 6:27am:

mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 5:08am: Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority. But you should be able to write  Kung  F  u   without a gap. Kung dam you

Actually, it should be DAMN you. A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams.

Neferti wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 6:45am:

Bobby. wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 6:27am: mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 5:08am: Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority. But you should be able to write  Kung  F  u   without a gap. Kung dam you Actually, it should be DAMN you. A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams.

Yes - it's an unintended consequence of political correctness.

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:08am:

Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority.

Because this isn't the owners home, the owner has set up a public forum, open to all members of the public, to have their say.

So you think people should only comment on a 'swear filter' thread if they agree with you? Maybe you should go to PA or start your own forum? That way you can run it according to how you like and only allow those who agree with you to post ?

John Smith wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 8:36am:

Because this isn't the owners home, the owner has set up a public forum, open to all members of the public, to have their say. So you think people should only comment on a 'swear filter' thread if they agree with you? Maybe you should go to PA or start your own forum? That way you can run it according to how you like and only allow those who agree with you to post ?

I can give an opinion as you so freely give yours. No need to be defensive.

If the administration wanted swearing - there wouldn't be a swear filter or any moderation of it.

Neferti wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 6:45am:

Bobby. wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 6:27am: mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 5:08am: Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority. But you should be able to write  Kung  F  u   without a gap. Kung dam you Actually, it should be DAMN you. A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams.

What's a dyke?

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 11:28am:

Neferti wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 6:45am: Bobby. wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 6:27am: mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 5:08am: Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority. But you should be able to write  Kung  F  u   without a gap. Kung dam you Actually, it should be DAMN you. A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. What's a dyke?

Not quite certain, but I think a dam keeps water in and a dyke keeps water out.

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 11:28am:

What's a dyke?

Senator Wong !

Redmond Neck wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 11:33am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 11:28am: What's a dyke? Senator Wong !

I hope she doesn't dehydrate.

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:08am:

Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority.

http://ozpolitic.com/polanimal/ :)

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 11:17am:

John Smith wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 8:36am: Because this isn't the owners home, the owner has set up a public forum, open to all members of the public, to have their say. So you think people should only comment on a 'swear filter' thread if they agree with you? Maybe you should go to PA or start your own forum? That way you can run it according to how you like and only allow those who agree with you to post ? I can give an opinion as you so freely give yours. No need to be defensive. If the administration wanted swearing - there wouldn't be a swear filter or any moderation of it.

your wasn't an opinion, it was a shot at me

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:08am:

Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority.

How did John try and change the rules? Is there some kind of campaign? A petition perhaps?

People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein.

Now for something completely different, please come back at me with some more biased moderation crap.

Why does it seem that the ones who tell others to go elsewhere if they don't like the way things are run are also the ones who make the most complaints?

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 3:49pm:

mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 5:08am: Quote: I didn't say the statement was incorrect ... I said you can try and justify, what in my view amounts to prudish censorship, with whatever excuse you like ... in the end it's still prudish censorship. Fortunately you and a few others who love swearing and want it splattered all over this board are a minority. If the owner/administrator doesn't use profanities here, then out of respect for him and this forum, why wouldn't you make an effort to follow the rules? If you think this is prudish censorship, you need to find other forums where swearing is acceptable. Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority. How did John try and change the rules? Is there some kind of campaign? A petition perhaps? People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein. Now for something completely different, please come back at me with some more biased moderation crap.

I disagreed with her views ... how dare I  :D :D :D

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 3:49pm:

People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein.

That doesn't make much sense. I make the occasional comment in Feedback - but also post in Politics, Relationships and Animal Critters - so I'm not sure what you mean about all my posts being in that vein.


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Now for something completely different, please come back at me with some more biased moderation crap.

It sounds like you're missing Cods.

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 4:43pm:

That doesn't make much sense

maybe this will put it into context for you

Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority :D :D :D

John Smith wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 4:46pm:

mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:43pm: That doesn't make much sense maybe this will put it into context for you Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority :D :D :D

Did that comment upset you? I thought you were tougher than that. I can't see too many people advocating for the swear filter to be removed, so you have to assume it's only a vocal minority pushing for a change.

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 4:49pm:

John Smith wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:46pm: mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:43pm: That doesn't make much sense maybe this will put it into context for you Try PA where there is only light moderation rather than trying to change the rules of Ozpolitic to suit a minority :D :D :D Did that comment upset you? I thought you were tougher than that. I can't see too many people advocating for the swear filter to be removed, so you have to assume it's only a vocal minority pushing for a change.

Upset me? Unlikely, that would mean I have to value your opinion and I don't

Nevertheless I still don't like it when people propogate lies about me .....

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 4:43pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 3:49pm: People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein. That doesn't make much sense.

There are none so blind...

John Smith wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 4:52pm:

Nevertheless I still don't like it when people propogate lies about me .....

Where's the lie? I made a suggestion and you obviously didn't like it. I think you're missing Cods too, but I'm not her.

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 4:57pm:

mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:43pm: Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 3:49pm: People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein. That doesn't make much sense.  There are none so blind...

Annie, are these Rules of any importance whatsoever?  Are they to be enforced at all, and if so, by whom?

Link.

Aussie wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:02pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:57pm: mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:43pm: Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 3:49pm: People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein. That doesn't make much sense.  There are none so blind... Annie, are these Rules of any importance whatsoever?  Are they to be enforced at all, and if so, by whom? Link.

If you're concerned about any breaches of the rules, feel free to PM me or another moderator or even the Big Kahuna himself.

mantra wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 4:57pm:

John Smith wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:52pm: Nevertheless I still don't like it when people propogate lies about me ..... Where's the lie? I made a suggestion and you obviously didn't like it. I think you're missing Cods too, but I'm not her.

Where's the lie? :o :o :o Do you want to pretend you didn't imply that I was pushing to change the rules?

I once thought you were better than that ... I was wrong. And now you want to drag Cods into it?  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aussie wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:02pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:57pm: mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:43pm: Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 3:49pm: People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein. That doesn't make much sense.  There are none so blind... Annie, are these Rules of any importance whatsoever?  Are they to be enforced at all, and if so, by whom? Link.

what rules are you specifically referring to?

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:04pm:

Aussie wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 5:02pm: Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:57pm: mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:43pm: Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 3:49pm: People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein. That doesn't make much sense.  There are none so blind... Annie, are these Rules of any importance whatsoever?  Are they to be enforced at all, and if so, by whom? Link. If you're concerned about any breaches of the rules, feel free to PM me or another moderator or even the Big Kahuna himself.

That does not address my question.  Would you please re-read what I asked?

Aussie wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:02pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:57pm: mantra wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 4:43pm: Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 3:49pm: People are allowed to voice their dislike of what happens here. Pretty much all of your posts are in that vein. That doesn't make much sense.  There are none so blind... Annie, are these Rules of any importance whatsoever?  Are they to be enforced at all, and if so, by whom? Link.

Bwahahahahahahahahah, Aussie you have no credibility banging on about rules when you break them with impunity in your fiefdom and not adhering to the ruwelzzz when you ban people.

Annie......????? 


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Annie, are these Rules of any importance whatsoever?  Are they to be enforced at all, and if so, by whom?

Oh......Annie ~ what about attempts to get around the swear filter?  I know I have been guilty of doing that but I have tried recently not to.  This is the relevant freediver edict.

Link.

Aussie wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 5:18pm:

Annie......?????  Quote: Annie, are these Rules of any importance whatsoever?  Are they to be enforced at all, and if so, by whom? Oh......Annie ~ what about attempts to get around the swear filter?  I know I have been guilty of doing that but I have tried recently not to.  This is the relevant freediver edict. Link.

That was Perc, not FD ...  The only rules I've seen from FD are:


Swearing

'We have a swear word filter activated. If you would like to have specific words removed or added to the filter, please raise the issue on the feedback board'


Which by the way was the purpose of THIS thread



and didn't Perc resign as a mod?

Perce tried to resign, but his resignation was not accepted.

Sorry....my error Mr Smith, you are quite correct.  But...it is a pretty sure bet that PN would never have done that without the endorsement/blessing of freediver.

Yeas, PN did tell us he was not doing any moderating any more but I think he still has access to all the GMod buttons.  He can explain that as I am just speculating.

freediver wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 7:41pm:

Perce tried to resign, but his resignation was not accepted.

I didn't realise you had much choice, you can give him the title but if he refuses to act what do you do?

It's good news that Perceptions still has access to the buttons - in case of an emergency.


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But...it is a pretty sure bet that PN would never have done that without the endorsement/blessing of freediver.

The swear filter was implemented years ago prior to the appointment of the current moderators.

Speaking of the swear filter, I find it in bad taste that "rn0r0n" and "<unt"  both become nice person.

They are very different words with very different meanings, so should be differentiated. 

Don't know why "rn0r0n" is filtered in the first place.

John Smith wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 7:45pm:

freediver wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 7:41pm: Perce tried to resign, but his resignation was not accepted. I didn't realise you had much choice, you can give him the title but if he refuses to act what do you do?

Being a global mod does not come with an obligation to do anything.

freediver wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 9:06pm:

John Smith wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 7:45pm: freediver wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 7:41pm: Perce tried to resign, but his resignation was not accepted. I didn't realise you had much choice, you can give him the title but if he refuses to act what do you do? Being a global mod does not come with an obligation to do anything.

so in effect, if he says he has resigned then he has resigned  ... cheers for clearing that up

John Smith wrote on Nov 14^th, 2014 at 9:10pm:

freediver wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 9:06pm: John Smith wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 7:45pm: freediver wrote on Nov 14th, 2014 at 7:41pm: Perce tried to resign, but his resignation was not accepted. I didn't realise you had much choice, you can give him the title but if he refuses to act what do you do? Being a global mod does not come with an obligation to do anything. so in effect, if he says he has resigned then he has resigned  ... cheers for clearing that up

Exactly. But he still a global mod.

I'm here to test the swear word filter.

bugger

front bottom

moron

As I thought   ::)

Bugger

Nice person

Nice person?

Neither of those sound particularly offensive to me.

Oh, I see Honky. Maybe the "M' one you've got listed should be removed from the filter, and the C-bomb be replaced with "fool" or "scumbag" or the like.

MumboJumbo wrote on Nov 19^th, 2014 at 6:30pm:

Bugger Nice person Nice person? Neither of those sound particularly offensive to me. Oh, I see Honky. Maybe the "M' one you've got listed should be removed from the filter, and the C-bomb be replaced with "fool" or "scumbag" or the like.

Perhaps "frontbottom"?  ;D

Setanta wrote on Nov 19^th, 2014 at 6:35pm:

Perhaps "frontbottom"?  Grin

Oh, that's brilliant, S. I had a good chuckle about that one.

FD - my vote's for "frontbottom".

I also like frontbottom.

Annie Anthrax wrote on Nov 19^th, 2014 at 6:50pm:

I also like frontbottom.

I'm a big fan of frontbottom. ;)

Ok, so it seems C-bomb = frontbottom.

What about /\/\oron?

MumboJumbo wrote on Nov 19^th, 2014 at 7:19pm:

Ok, so it seems C-bomb = frontbottom. What about /\/\oron?

Are dope or drongo filtered? Maybe people could expand their vocabularies.

Setanta wrote on Nov 19^th, 2014 at 7:49pm:

dope or drongo filtered

Evidently not.

Life_goes_on wrote on Oct 13^th, 2014 at 6:21pm:

This is a bullshit thread. Swearing is a major part of what is the rich f-ckin' tapestry of the English language. Swear bears unite and defeat the evil filter - the evil filter is for c-nts.

I don't really mind the censored forum. But having the main swear words out, but leaving the not so annoying words like "sh*t" in, should be where we draw the line. I'm all for a censor free forum, but I am okay with some censoring.