MaxTheDragon

Sep 16 2005, 08:33 AM | Post #16

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I think that a filter would not solve the problem. A rule might be better. The filter in RS got out of hand completely. Not only does it censor combinations of letters that would form something that looks like a term of abuse, it also censors completely normal words from other languages.

I think it's ok if you use light forms of swearing, and only if you don't use it to offend someone else. If you do, then you're most likely not mature enough to convince people in a proper way. That's usually the reason why people resort to swearing at others. They feel like they're losing 'the battle', and so they get angry because they can't accept it.

If mods edit/delete/hide posts containing offensive swearing every now and then, I think it'll work just fine.

This post has been edited by MaxTheDragon: Sep 16 2005, 08:35 AM

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Dilbert26

Sep 16 2005, 10:03 AM | Post #17

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I dont think there should be a rule but if someone uses it A LOT they should get a a few day ban. We're doing fine right now, not too mcuh swearing go on.

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Twilight Ray

Sep 16 2005, 11:30 AM | Post #18

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I am, like most of the rest of the forum, undecided on this. I'm in the "I think it should be allowed moderately but using it to the point where it's just childish is just...well, childish." category. No matter what decision is made someone's going to be unhappy, but the thing that makes me happy is that the decision isn't mine to make . I do find it quite amusing that Baak edited like, every post in this.

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Teminator149

Sep 16 2005, 08:08 PM | Post #19

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To be honest the world has gone into some pointless swearing phase. At first you hardly heard anyone swear but now people have to swear to make something funny. How low the world has gotten...

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meteora184

Sep 16 2005, 08:46 PM | Post #20

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people have always sworn... its just that when u were little no one knew what those words meant lol. same thing with me.

This post has been edited by meteora184: Sep 16 2005, 08:47 PM

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dragunslayr9

Sep 17 2005, 03:21 AM | Post #21

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my 2 cents:
its just some words. words taht happen to be over used in society as it is. i know that ive become nullified to their effects, what about you? if u have a problem with the way a language is, learn another, and move to that country. the only problem i have is when a word is not used for its intended purpose. such as calling some one/thing a fag/gay just because of something they/it did. its not warrented. anything else i type in will prolly get edited, so i wont even bother.

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Dxgr8ter

Sep 17 2005, 05:08 AM | Post #22

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To make it clear what I would edit out in terms of 'offensive language':

The "F word" generally
Lesser swear words when they are directed at a particular person or group of people so as to constitute serious flaming/discrimination.

I think that this is a appropriate compromise, although I know some people would disagree. Where rules exist there are bound to be some people who find the need to "rebel" against it.

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Loggy

Sep 17 2005, 09:20 PM | Post #23

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QUOTE(Baakalor @ Sep 16 2005, 02:16 AM)

Personally, the F-word is really the only one that is overboard.  I really don't see any need for it.  And yes, I will continue to edit it until an admin tells me otherwise.  As it stands now, excessive swearing is against the rules (and as far as I see it, the f-word is excessive swearing) and making a topic about it does not give you license to use it in every post you make.

I half agree; maybe just the F-Word oughtent be allowed, as well as excessive swearing, like curse words every other word.

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Seiferoth

Sep 17 2005, 10:20 PM | Post #24

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Using inapproriate language isn't necessary unless you attempt to have a battle of wits, completely unarmed.

Poll also removed, the users have no say in changing the rules.

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Makoto

Sep 18 2005, 12:56 AM | Post #25

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Let me come back here and say my piece; further elaboration if you will.

You don't need to swear. You never have to. It's just our option to express fury. It really isn't needed. You want a rule that says you can swear anywhere you want? Sure, go ahead, have the rule. Whilst you're at it, try to convince your mom to allow you to swear whilst at the table, or in her (or your dad's) presence. Not gonna happen.

It seems we all have 'split-personalities' whilst we're online, but should we really swear?

It's an unspoken rule, really. Nothing more. Common internet etiquette that should be respected.

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Ltangel

Sep 18 2005, 03:10 AM | Post #26

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Ah but the rules should apply to EVERYONE, including the staff of RuneWeb, don't ya think? It's really sad because I won't even recommend this site to any of my friends, especially my nephew who recently started playing and I've been showing him the ropes.

http://forums.runeweb.net/index.php?showtopic=1726&hl=

-Lt-

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dragunslayr9

Sep 18 2005, 03:27 AM | Post #27

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owch to what he said.

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wizardfreak1

Sep 18 2005, 02:22 PM | Post #28

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Having the filter is like a teacher slapping you on the hand, treating you like a child, and is somewhat degrading, reducing you to a child, when most of us here, arent children, but are, or soon to be, adults, which is what most of the people here are, when you go to school, you dont see people correcting each other, and i know there are people here who sware when they talk, for no reason, like 'holy s**t', or 'damn' or other various things, when they are pissed off at something, like a test or something of the sort, everyone does it, but having it here shows we are like little kids, with big brother watching over our shoulder, its kinda pathetic, and makes everything look retarded, so to speak, if i were to read a post, have everything filtered to 'good golly gosh, thats really down right dang frustrating!' it looks childish, and ignorant to the extreme, but hey this is just my opinion, most people probably wont agree, thought i might as well share seeing as how others were.

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Krylon

Sep 18 2005, 03:18 PM | Post #29

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so if we swear we need to star out a letter? if its ! everyone still knows its !. What else could it be? Fork? Funk? So I honestly don't see the point that.

EDIT: Baakalor, Makoto and FireBallX301 posted in this topic without editing posts for swearing.

This post has been edited by Makoto: Sep 18 2005, 03:57 PM

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Ian

Sep 18 2005, 03:42 PM | Post #30

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Your warning level is now 2 out of a maximum of 5! You have been warned for offensive language.

WARNING! CHILDREN VIEW THESE POSTS!

This post has been edited by Makoto: Sep 18 2005, 03:57 PM

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