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Stanner wrote:
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I really see no need for censorship of swear words or astrixes to disguise swear words in the bar.

Its over the top IMO


Is it OK to whistle "Ohhh Ł#€& it" like the Clangers did in one episode?


I love the Clangers!

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Alan,

If you want to test the system, post a link to a motorhome site. Damned system overruled me, so I overruled it.

This unleashed the Forces of Hell upon me.

Apparently my sin was to be insufficiently telepathic.

It's a bit like the security firewall at work. They won't tell you what a sin is until you sin. Then they punish you so you don't do it again. It makes learning the rules rather long-winded and painful.

Dave
 
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Pavlov rules OK Laughing

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DABurleigh wrote:
Alan,

If you want to test the system, post a link to a motorhome site. Damned system overruled me, so I overruled it.

This unleashed the Forces of Hell upon me.

Apparently my sin was to be insufficiently telepathic.

It's a bit like the security firewall at work. They won't tell you what a sin is until you sin. Then they punish you so you don't do it again. It makes learning the rules rather long-winded and painful.

Dave


freaking control freaks Smile

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snipped: It's a bit like the security firewall at work. They won't tell you what a sin is until you sin. Then they punish you so you don't do it again. It makes learning the rules rather long-winded and painful.

Dave



Hi Dave

I can see your point so how about instead of substituting the asterixes for a swear word or a mangled URL for a link Nuke programs a phrase that explains what is going on ....something like "censored" or " naughty word "

How do you think that would that go down? Wink


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spykal wrote:
Hello Alan

8. Please do not post words or URLs that are censored by the forum software by adding spaces, dots, or substituting characters or by any other means in an attempt to circumvent the censors.
Please contact us if you feel a word or URL is unjustly censored.

Mike


OK Mike. Thank you. I have obviously completely misunderstood the meaning of the above. You have explained that it does not prohibit the use of asterisks, excellent. I am sure you can see how the confusion arose, it does rather appear to suggest that the substituting characters in an attempt to circumvent the censors is against the rules. The issue then is one of intent. If asterisks are not used in an attempt to circumvent the censors then there is no problem.

You further clarify by adding that it actually means, "If a member decides that it is necessary to use a word that may offend but substitutes asterixes, or other symbols ( thank you Stanner ) in place of the word they have not broken that forum rule."

I appreciate the clarification and the freedom it gives all members to express themselves, Alan.
 
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spykal wrote:
....something like "censored" or " naughty word "

How do you think that would that go down? Wink


Mike


How about “Oh dear!” with an exclamation or even two if we are really fervent?

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andrewball1000 wrote:
Can we use this emoticon instead of *?


Now that would be really Gauling . . . Laughing

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Why not produce a list of swear words that we are allowed to use so its asolutely clear?

EG

Bum
Knob
Nitwit
Fudge Packer! Very Happy

That last one always makes me laugh but I dont know what it means..

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Suitable swear words might include the following (if they appear as a row of astericks you now know why Laughing )

M P (needed the space between the letters - it reflects the one between the ears) Laughing

Con servative (same reason for appearance as below)

La bour

Lib er al demo c rat

Coal ition

Moderato*

Car a van (that one needs lots of spaces so it is obviously serious)

Fuel tacks (needs respelling to avoid)

Gas sing

I am sure that others will come to light as subscribers put their thinking hats on..........


Dave

PS This is meant to be funny but it's late at night and my brain has decided enough's enough............ Laughing Laughing

No offence is intended, unless you happen to be a liberal democrat, labour, conservative coalition MP who is involved in gassing caravan operators and Moderators about Fuel Tax.........

I don't think we have many of that sort of person on here...... Rolling Eyes Razz
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