What words can I say?

Sain · Post by **Sain** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:27 pm

What words that would be considered bad, naughty, swearing, etc, can I say on the forums? I don't really care about swearing, but also don't wish to build up very many demerit points.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:35 pm

Basically, the really egregious stuff is blocked by the filter

Best way to test it is to pretend to reply to a post and write whatever comes to mind. Then, instead of hitting "submit reply" hit "preview."
Anything not considered acceptable will show up as little stars, like so:
"****"

Word of warning, don't try to get around the filter by using something like "!" instead of "i"
That will get you into trouble

Sain · Post by **Sain** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:42 pm

Yes, I read about !----! thing, I'm smart enough to know thats a bad idea, as 99.99% of all posts are read before the first 10 minutes by a moderator.

*Edit-Thanks, that clarifies many a question, too bad I can't say sh--(Is using that for an example OK?)*

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:44 pm

Sain wrote:Yes, I read about !----! thing, I'm smart enough to know thats a bad idea, as 99.99% of all posts are read before the first 10 minutes by a moderator.

Yeah... we have superpowers.. As soon as somebody writes a new post we just *know*...

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:23 am

Remember that the forums are for all ages, so even if language isn't filtered by the language filter, it might still be inappropriate due to context or similar.

Sain · Post by **Sain** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:39 am

Xandax wrote:Remember that the forums are for all ages, so even if language isn't filtered by the language filter, it might still be inappropriate due to context or similar.

Don't worry, I may not find swearing offensive, but I CAN see how context can offensive without swearing, ex.Euphanisms.

Loki[D.d.G] · Post by **Loki[D.d.G]** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:34 am

But if you have dared to venture into SYM, where the truly twisted of mind lurk, be prepared to be offended in the most subtle ways. Some of us here can insult without having to resort to foul language. Fable is the true master of the art, even accepting lollipops from him risks getting you offended in ways you never before imagined possible.

Be forewarned!

Sain · Post by **Sain** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:02 am

Loki[D.d.G] wrote:But if you have dared to venture into SYM, where the truly twisted of mind lurk, be prepared to be offended in the most subtle ways. Some of us here can insult without having to resort to foul language. Fable is the true master of the art, even accepting lollipops from him risks getting you offended in ways you never before imagined possible.

Be forewarned!

You talk like it's hard to insult someone without swearing.

Loki[D.d.G] · Post by **Loki[D.d.G]** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:14 am

Sain wrote:You talk like it's hard to insult someone without swearing.

Heh, im just making a point.

Millieway · Post by **Millieway** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:13 am

What of extensive use of synonyms?

Sain · Post by **Sain** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:24 pm

Millieway wrote:What of extensive use of synonyms?

Like Xandax said, content can get you in trouble too.

Maharlika · Post by **Maharlika** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:59 pm

@Sain: We appreciate your extra effort in having the rules clarified, being new in this forum.

A suggestion: Try reading through some of the threads and posts here to have a feel on how things are carried here.

People can still have lots of fun here without having to go beyond the parameters of the rules in this forum

Welcome aboard.

Lady Dragonfly · Post by **Lady Dragonfly** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:06 pm

A logical paradox:

1) Inappropriate jokes are usually not good

2) A good joke is usually inappropriate