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Xfrogman43

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words that get you warned

dif said to make a post that REQUESTED these words to be changed.

1st: can we get a list of these words?

2nd: do you want us to take a poll on which to remove or just remove all of the stupid ones?

3rd: you're welcome for the topic

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hummerz5

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Re: words that get you warned

There's quite a large list of insults out there, I'm not sure how to make a comprehensive list.

It would probably be easier to discuss a vague sense of "how severe is OK"

we should clarify whether we're discussing the Inappropriate (Language) warning or the Flaming; the latter involves specifically addressing someone. The former is simply dodging filter.

So, "idiot" would be OK. "user ABC is an idiot" not so cut and dry.

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Xfrogman43

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Re: words that get you warned

I mainly mean towards people. I know this is trying to be kid-friendly forums but I don't think calling someone an idiot or imbecile is worth being warned for (unless spam obviously)

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AlphaJon

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Re: words that get you warned

I mainly mean towards people. I know this is trying to be kid-friendly forums but I don't think calling someone an idiot or imbecile is worth being warned for (unless spam obviously)

I agree, but I want to add it also depends of the frequency. If the guy repeatedly harasses the same person, calling him an idiot whenever he can, this should be a bannable offense.
Let's be honest, calling someone an idiot once isn't the same thing as calling him an idiot 50 times.

Xfrogman43

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Re: words that get you warned

Yes, multiple isn't good, but maybe once or twice is fine.

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hummerz5

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Re: words that get you warned

So the ol' bullying rule? Sure.

This is an extensive issue, I'm surprised we don't have more input.

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Different55

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Re: words that get you warned

Needs to be some sort of debate topic where we clearly define what's flaming and not and everything because for some reason calling someone a literal tard is bad but calling them a "B***h" is totally okay or something like that.

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Kaleb

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Re: words that get you warned

...calling someone a literal tard... but... calling them a "B***h" is ok....

Ha got Em'

Get this admin a warning because he has foul language. O:

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hummerz5

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Re: words that get you warned

Needs to be some sort of debate topic where we clearly define what's flaming and not and everything because for some reason calling someone a literal tard is bad but calling them a "B***h" is totally okay or something like that.

I propose two things, of slightly differing importance.
1) If the poster (he who insults) self-censors, or if the forums censors the word, it is presumably foul and disagreeable. Therefore, even a full **** means "Assume this is a standard curse."
2) If the poster (he who insults) semi-censors, or uses "b***h", it should be absolutely flaming. No one is confused as to what is meant, so that doesn't change the meaning of the sentence. Flaming isn't a warning based on forum decorum, it's based on expressing intense negativity at a specific user with matching ill intent.

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Different55

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Re: words that get you warned

Okay but how much ill intent is permissible because if we just outright ban ill intent then we might as well shut down the forums.

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hummerz5

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Re: words that get you warned

Ah, true. I should avoid making considerably broad generalizations. At any rate, removing that single sentence that you take issue with, where do we stand? In essence, back at the start of this topic.

We're clearly discussing one particular instance, a nook/cranny that isn't really the general "what words are OK" because such a bar... well now I'm just repeating what you said.

Ultimately, here again I'd like other people to join in. The only aspect I'm sharply promoting is that censorship should have no effect on whether or not it's flaming. However, then we still have room to consider how intense? what words? how often? should flaming even be an issue?

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Koya

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Re: words that get you warned

I don't think the words used in a "personal attack" need to be that bad to be marked as such - which means that forum staff should use their heads and forum users should try and refrain from flaming.

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BuzzerBee

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Re: words that get you warned

Well Diff55 says "retarded" all the time and it bothers me so I would like for that word in general to not be allowed but.

Anyway in what case would using "idiot" not be directed towards someone?

The only case I can think of is song lyrics or "Yeah I used the word 'idiot' and got banned"

Idiot was just in example, this goes for all other insults.

So I agree with Koya, it shouldn't matter how "bad" the word is. I think I would be more hurt by someone calling me an imbecile than by someone calling me any swear word.

EDIT: 3,500th post nice

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Koya

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Re: words that get you warned

Well Diff55 says "retarded" all the time and it bothers me so I would like for that word in general to not be allowed but.

Anyway in what case would using "idiot" not be directed towards someone?

The only case I can think of is song lyrics or "Yeah I used the word 'idiot' and got banned"

Idiot was just in example, this goes for all other insults.

So I agree with Koya, it shouldn't matter how "bad" the word is. I think I would be more hurt by someone calling me an imbecile than by someone calling me any swear word.

Yeah "retard" "'tard" (kek, shortened version is censored) shouldn't just be thrown around; I think if you called someone off game an "idiot" non-excessively then I think that would be an ok indirect usage, but calling a member on these forums an "idiot" would be direct and not ok.

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skullz17

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Re: words that get you warned

I think purpose matters as well. If it seemed reasonable in that particular circumstance for the user to call the other user an idiot, then maybe they shouldn't get warned.

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