Post by: Ian Sane on April 29, 2003, 02:07:08 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on April 29, 2003, 02:36:10 PM
Post by: Locke Cole on April 29, 2003, 02:38:47 PM
Post by: Matt on April 29, 2003, 07:18:17 PM
Post by: Gamefreak on April 30, 2003, 12:54:41 PM
Don't use freaking bad words. Jeez. You scum. You should be ashamed of yourselves
You shouldn't have tried to use those words in the first place. You deserve to have to copy the post and refresh and paste
Post by: Grey Ninja on April 30, 2003, 01:11:09 PM
The thing is that for many people, profanity is an integral part of their speech and language. Personally I think it's a vital tool for expressing an extreme position on something. I just think that a better way of keeping the children free of profanity can be used.
Post by: mouse_clicker on April 30, 2003, 02:48:07 PM
And while I use profanity a lot, it's almost always in a comical sense. People who cuss all the time kind of annoy me because it shows they're not creative enough to come up with a good insult. Sometimes I'll let a word or two slip if I'm pissed off at a game or something, but like I said, I usually use it to get a laugh.
Post by: RickPowers on April 30, 2003, 03:02:00 PM
Still, in a forum where you can "self-edit", there's little to no reason for it, and just shows how little thought you put into what you're saying.
Post by: Grey Ninja on May 01, 2003, 03:34:27 PM
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Originally posted by: mouse_clicker
And while I use profanity a lot, it's almost always in a comical sense. People who cuss all the time kind of annoy me because it shows they're not creative enough to come up with a good insult. Sometimes I'll let a word or two slip if I'm pissed off at a game or something, but like I said, I usually use it to get a laugh.
The thing is that I have been swearing freely since I first learned to talk. Censorship was never really a big deal with my parents. (and personally, I agree with that philosophy, and if I am ever dumb enough to have kids, they will be raised the same way.) To me, I don't really discern the difference between profanity and standard english, although in formal settings I will generally not use the more profane language.
I do have a deep seated hatred of higher society and their customs though. (Blame my sister for that. She tries to be one, and annoys me incessantly with her attitude). I prefer a more laid back "vulgar" attitude.
And no, the censor isn't causing me much mental anguish, but it's just a pain in the ass when you let one slip, and have to go through 3 steps just to fix your problem. The complaint isn't with the censor (like most, I see the reason for it). It's with the pile of extra work that results for one little slipup, rather than being able to follow the instructions on screen, or having the word edited for you to a series of ****s, or simply deleted (as in some forums)
Post by: mouse_clicker on May 01, 2003, 05:02:42 PM
Speaking of the word blocker, apparently ass is fine by itself, but not @$$hole- odd.
Post by: Grey Ninja on May 01, 2003, 08:17:04 PM
The thing is that cuss words often have several different forms and meanings based on context, and that makes them powerful words. They can be strung together in many creative ways to produce one long line of profanity, which takes quite a bit of thinking on the fly. Using them in the right places can also enhance the structure of what you are trying to say. For instance, you might be trying to insult someone.
"You suck at the internet!"
Might be a simple insult thrown at someone. It becomes a little bit more powerful when a cuss is added:
"You suck at the internet ass-grabber!"
Just a simple (but very lame
) example of what I mean.
Post by: Gamefreak on May 02, 2003, 04:46:48 PM
Actually, I disagree. I find that people who use cuss words are unimaginative and immature, unable to use more sophisticated and impressive ways of expression their anger, or whatever it is that they feel the need to express. Also, the simple fact that most cuss words are so silly and make no sense (I'm an ***hole? Um, OK, if you say so...) gives people the impression that you are of low intelligent and an inferior being
At least, that's the impression it gives me.
Post by: Matt on May 02, 2003, 05:19:21 PM
Post by: Gamefreak on May 02, 2003, 05:26:42 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on May 02, 2003, 11:42:18 PM
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Originally posted by: Gamefreak
Actually, I disagree. I find that people who use cuss words are unimaginative and immature, unable to use more sophisticated and impressive ways of expression their anger, or whatever it is that they feel the need to express. Also, the simple fact that most cuss words are so silly and make no sense (I'm an ***hole? Um, OK, if you say so...) gives people the impression that you are of low intelligent and an inferior being
Stereo-typing again I see.
Do you see me ever at a real loss in writing ability? I assure you that in spoken and in un-censored speech, I include a fair amount of profanity in my writing. I just really don't see how it could possibly hurt the overall writing quality. Have you ever read a Stephen King book for example? The guy is a genius in writing, and his writing would lose a great deal of effect if there were no profanity.
Post by: denjet78 on August 04, 2007, 06:56:05 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 04, 2007, 07:40:59 AM
Kiddi works, we know what you're saying, and I would naturally read it exactly the same.
same with gey, sh!t, etc., etc.. Just get creative and work around the word filter, we've all been doing it for years.
Post by: stevey on August 04, 2007, 03:18:18 PM
edit: since when did this happen? lol
