What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing
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Whether or not it's "swearing" is in the eye of the fucking beholder...
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@RojoLoco This is why we can't have nice things
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@RojoLoco said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
Whether or not it's "swearing" is in the eye of the fucking beholder...
True as that is - 'swearing' doesn't have to be used as often as it is. Trust me,.. Having worked with computer for 30 years, having been in the US Military, and around others - I can use quite a bit of profanity. However I chose not to use it in a forum setting.
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fires paper ball cannon at @scottalanmiller and @gjacobse
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For my actual contribution to the discussion:
I see no issue with it, this is hardly a forum that will be browsed avidly by children. Having said that, it would be sad to see it's use become common place as that detracts from it's.... je ne sais quoi.
For an unscientific but interesting none the less look at the topic of swearing the Mythbusters did an episode on it. Relevant especially to our discussion here is swearing's ability to relieve stress / pain. Less relevant but actually hilarious would be a quote from the Trailer Park Boys.
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@gjacobse said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
True as that is - 'swearing' doesn't have to be used as often as it is.
That is your opinion and whether or not it is mine does not matter apparently.
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Frankly I was amazed at how long it wasn't moderated - at least the title.
My 2 cents - Titles should always be moderated, but the OP, if about an actual product name, should be left alone. And tags for a real product should be allowed, but only used to reference the aforementioned product(s).
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@aaronstuder said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
Without even clicking, I am sure my name is in that search.....
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@MattSpeller said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
I see no issue with it, this is hardly a forum that will be browsed avidly by children.
Probably not, but it would be nice if they felt comfortable using it AND if parents felt comfortable with them being here. Of course, in most work environments, like in NYC for sure, you would hear far worse in the office all of the time. No question there. Although there is something different about things being in print, than when things are spoken. It's not fleeting background noise, it's on peoples' screens as managers and coworkers walk by or whatever.
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@JaredBusch said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
@aaronstuder said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
Without even clicking, I am sure my name is in that search.....
Turns out mine is, too.
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@JaredBusch Bahahahahahaha.
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@scottalanmiller said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
Of course, in most work environments, like in NYC for sure, you would hear far worse in the office all of the time.
or just walking down the street.....
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@Dashrender said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
Frankly I was amazed at how long it wasn't moderated - at least the title.
Only the title ever was. Only that part shows up on other lists, like the RSS feed titles, recent list, unread list. So if we mod it there, and keep it in the topic, people know to peruse it or not at their discretion. It doesn't "pop up" when not wanted.
Like the "Anything Goes" random thread... people are warned that people will let loose there and that it is NSFW.
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@scottalanmiller said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
@MattSpeller said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
I see no issue with it, this is hardly a forum that will be browsed avidly by children.
Probably not, but it would be nice if they felt comfortable using it AND if parents felt comfortable with them being here. Of course, in most work environments, like in NYC for sure, you would hear far worse in the office all of the time. No question there. Although there is something different about things being in print, than when things are spoken. It's not fleeting background noise, it's on peoples' screens as managers and coworkers walk by or whatever.
this is the difference between a casual conversation and a post on Twitter or FB... the print/foreverness of it.
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@aaronstuder said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
@scottalanmiller said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
Of course, in most work environments, like in NYC for sure, you would hear far worse in the office all of the time.
or just walking down the street.....
In NYC for sure.
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@scottalanmiller said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
In NYC for sure.
That was my point!
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@Dashrender said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
My 2 cents - Titles should always be moderated, but the OP, if about an actual product name, should be left alone. And tags for a real product should be allowed, but only used to reference the aforementioned product(s).
I had wondered about the tags (there isn't one yet, moderated or not) but had not formed an opinion. But I think that I agree, a tag for this case would be fine, as is the link. It's really only in the thread title that I see concern and mostly because it is unavoidable AND out of context when seen.
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@scottalanmiller said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
@MattSpeller said in What the Poo and Moderation of Swearing:
I see no issue with it, this is hardly a forum that will be browsed avidly by children.
Probably not, but it would be nice if they felt comfortable using it AND if parents felt comfortable with them being here. Of course, in most work environments, like in NYC for sure, you would hear far worse in the office all of the time. No question there. Although there is something different about things being in print, than when things are spoken. It's not fleeting background noise, it's on peoples' screens as managers and coworkers walk by or whatever.
Of course the seeming Puritan views being pushed here have nothing to do with it. Japanese children grow up hearing what Americans consider swearwords used regularly on shows aimed at toddlers. It simply is not a thing to fear.
*Not saying they don't have there own slate of issues. jsut swearing isn't one of them.
