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cab

Joined: 01 Nov 2004
Posts: 32429

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:27 pm Post subject:

sean wrote:

Really. If you find the modding regime here oppressive then go and find another forum.

I didn't say oppressive. I implied incorrect, in this instance. Theres a diference

cab

Joined: 01 Nov 2004
Posts: 32429

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:27 pm Post subject:

Rob R wrote:

It was a very simple request, that has been made several times before, by the people responsible for this site. I am struggling to see why it is so important to challenge that request.

Personally, I wasn't challenging the request not to swear.

sean
Downsizer Moderator

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 42219
Location: North Devon

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:31 pm Post subject:

cab wrote:

sean wrote:

Really. If you find the modding regime here oppressive then go and find another forum.

I didn't say oppressive. I implied incorrect, in this instance. Theres a diference

Yep. And your inability to punctuate or spell gets on my nerves. I don't bother running a twenty page thread about it though.

snowball
Downsizer Moderator

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 6246
Location: swindon

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:31 pm Post subject:
Can I suggest that any one who is offended at their "right" to swear being oppressed simply sets up a forum of their own where they can swear to their hearts content? Perhaps they could recruit members from the nearest play ground. The only problem is, they would probably have to run the site, so wouldn't be able to bate, or bore mods to death.

Rob R

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 31902
Location: York

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:32 pm Post subject:

cab wrote:

Rob R wrote:

It was a very simple request, that has been made several times before, by the people responsible for this site. I am struggling to see why it is so important to challenge that request.

Personally, I wasn't challenging the request not to swear.

Good, then you'll be happy to leave it & respect it

Job done.

cab

Joined: 01 Nov 2004
Posts: 32429

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:38 pm Post subject:

sean wrote:

Yep. And your inability to punctuate or spell gets on my nerves. I don't bother running a twenty page thread about it though.

My lack of patience posting to an internet forum doesn't imply I can't spell or punctuate, it implies that I don't choose to spend the time getting such things right (I'll confess that getting such things right takes longer, so, go on, mock

).

And it wasn't a 20 page thread, nor had it become rude, or insulting, or vulgar. Nor did I spot anyone seriously suggesting that we want more cussing here, which makes Snowballs response a little peculiar.

I wasn't planning on mentioning that thread again (and didn't bring it up here), but I'll confess that locking it seemed odd.

cab

Joined: 01 Nov 2004
Posts: 32429

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:39 pm Post subject:

Rob R wrote:

Good, then you'll be happy to leave it & respect it

Job done.

I thought I had been respecting the general rule not to ****ing swear?

resistance is fertile

Joined: 24 Oct 2008
Posts: 1534
Location: The heart of North Devon

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:42 pm Post subject:

Where did all this come from

Have I missed a load of stuff in which people swore badly?

I'm now wondering if I swear here without realising it?

Am I just blissfully unaware of a whole load of editing and Modding going on of filthy threads!?

Chat is great and people get hot under the collar on many other sections than just chat, Ive never noticed foul language being a particular issue, who is offended?

marigold

Joined: 02 Sep 2005
Posts: 12458
Location: West Sussex

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:43 pm Post subject:

Rob R wrote:

cab wrote:

Better to say 'leave it a while, lets see if anyone else has anything to say' I think. Contributors to the thread like Marigold clearly were left out.

It was a very simple request, that has been made several times before, by the people responsible for this site. I am struggling to see why it is so important to challenge that request.

I haven't challenged the request. I have expressed my opinion that occasional swearing isn't a big deal and that being told I mustn't swear makes me want to (childish I know, but I'm a frail vessel).

I'm pretty upset to have been told so bluntly that if I don't like it I'd better shove off.

Rob R

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 31902
Location: York

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:43 pm Post subject:

cab wrote:

Rob R wrote:

Good, then you'll be happy to leave it & respect it

Job done.

I thought I had been respecting the general rule not to ****ing swear?

I never said you hadn't.

Brownbear

Joined: 28 May 2007
Posts: 14929
Location: South West

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:45 pm Post subject:
If people want to argue about the rights and wrongs of swearing, would they mind starting another thread for the purpose, and not ruining this one? I thought quite interesting before it turned into 'people complain too much' versus 'these are the rules and if you don't like it you should clear off elsewhere'.

marigold

Joined: 02 Sep 2005
Posts: 12458
Location: West Sussex

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:48 pm Post subject:

Brownbear wrote:

If people want to argue about the rights and wrongs of swearing, would they mind starting another thread for the purpose, and not ruining this one? I thought quite interesting before it turned into 'people complain too much' versus 'these are the rules and if you don't like it you should clear off elsewhere'.

Well, to answer your question - a forum is for debating things. We are debating what is debatable. I think.

Gervase

Joined: 17 Nov 2004
Posts: 8655

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:49 pm Post subject:

Rob R wrote:

It was a very simple request, that has been made several times before, by the people responsible for this site. I am struggling to see why it is so important to challenge that request.

I think there are some people who will challenge anything and everything as a default position. It's what makes people brilliant scientists but a complete pain the in fundament in the real world.

Brownbear

Joined: 28 May 2007
Posts: 14929
Location: South West

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:49 pm Post subject:

marigold wrote:

Brownbear wrote:

Well, to answer your question - a forum is for debating things. We are debating what is debatable. I think.

I actually agree with you about the swearing thing, but what I thought it might be more interesting to get at was the...

Oh, what's the point?

Gervase

Joined: 17 Nov 2004
Posts: 8655

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 09 8:51 pm Post subject:

cab wrote:

I fail to understand why you can't simply set your spellcheck to British English. The constant use of 'offense' 'program', 'defense' and the like by a supposedly educated person is as offensive to me as swearing.

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