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I think it was a good idea to censure some posts. But there's a leak in the system, compare these two pages:
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforum...ch1919416.html
(first post)
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforum...tml#post286279
Not a big problem, but I thought I should mension it 
Niek
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforum...ch1919416.html
(first post)
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforum...tml#post286279
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Are you taking the ****?
Niek
**** isnt that bad a word really
as it says in daniwebs rules, most of our posters are teens or adults and so it should be fairly acceptable
as it says in daniwebs rules, most of our posters are teens or adults and so it should be fairly acceptable
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Originally Posted by jbennet 
**** isnt that bad a word really
as it says in daniwebs rules, most of our posters are teens or adults and so it should be fairly acceptable
Last edited by Ancient Dragon; Dec 13th, 2006 at 2:56 pm.
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Originally Posted by Ancient Dragon
depends on how that word is used. "I'm pissed off" is one thing, but "are you taking a ****" is quite another. Of course I realize filters probably can not distinguish the difference; its a judgemental call that only a human can make.
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Originally Posted by Ancient Dragon
depends on how that word is used. "I'm pissed off" is one thing, but "are you taking a ****" is quite another. Of course I realize filters probably can not distinguish the difference; its a judgemental call that only a human can make. If I saw it in one of the forums I monitor I would probably overlook the former but edit out the latter.
It is not only single words or certain phrases in today's society but it extends to whole topics or themes; I guess I should think twice before posting something. I should think at least twice before speaking aloud. This over-thinking, though, often leads to me not posting at all on something or not giving my opinion as it might "offend" someone. So much for having personal views and strong stands on religion, politics, or culture.
What has happened to this world?Your signature holds great views on Free Speech: speaking"free without indecency". That sounds about right (although, still subjective and wholly undefined in a socially complex planet such as ours)
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Originally Posted by sharky_machine
So much for having personal views and strong stands on religion, politics, or culture.
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Originally Posted by Ancient Dragon
There are appropriate times and places for discussing those things. For example: www.stltoday.com/forums. But I don't think it is appropriate at any time on DaniWeb because it is for IT related topics, not discussions of hot-topic social/political issues.
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This whole subjectiveness associated with everyone having their own language standards is what forced us into using a bad words filter instead of allowing each moderator to moderate with personal opinion.
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What she said
Plus, if a moderator or a member sees language used that they think should be filtered they are always welcome to PM Dani or myself and we will look into it and amend the filter if it is thought appropriate.
Plus, if a moderator or a member sees language used that they think should be filtered they are always welcome to PM Dani or myself and we will look into it and amend the filter if it is thought appropriate.
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Originally Posted by cscgal
This whole subjectiveness associated with everyone having their own language standards is what forced us into using a bad words filter instead of allowing each moderator to moderate with personal opinion.
I know it must be difficult, juggling the "language standards" of 1000's of members from around the world and finding a decent, common ground that most will accept and abide by.
cscgal (and mods)-- you are doing an excellent job with managing this site and I learn a lot from observing your impartial professionalism :cheesy:
Note: I actually support strict language filtering in public formats such as this, although I cringe at the idea of Censorship in any form.
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Last edited by mattyd; Dec 18th, 2006 at 5:42 am. Reason: ++
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