Banned Words?

[MisterVeritis]

Really?

What words are banned? Can we get a list?

Why are certain words banned? The very idea of banned words is antithetical to a free people.

[Brat]

I can only think of one. And it is high time to allow it spoken.

[Tahuyaman]

If they are banned, how could a list be posted?

[MisterVeritis]

If they are banned, how could a list be posted?
Amazing. Banned words. What next, thought police? Hate crimes? Censorship by large private companies?

[Brat]

If they are banned, how could a list be posted?

Ah, good point. Did I miss something?

[Captdon]

I, for one, don't want certain words used. I don't want to wallow in the slop with pigs. Yes, I don't have to be here. Yes, I can put people on ignore. Yes, I can read past them. Did I miss any? I still don't to wallow in a pig pen.

[MisterVeritis]

Ah, good point. Did I miss something?
An individual was thread banned for using a perfectly descriptive word. The word is used typically as part of a phrase spoken by innocent people caught up by the police through no fault nor actions by themselves.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXU4QKeE41Q&t=46s

[MisterVeritis]

I, for one, don't want certain words used. I don't want to wallow in the slop with pigs. Yes, I don't have to be here. Yes, I can put people on ignore. Yes, I can read past them. Did I miss any? I still don't to wallow in a pig pen.
Cool. If you don't like a word or phrase then don't use it.

If we are going to be thread banned for using a word then let's get a list.

[Tahuyaman]

If they are banned, how could a list be posted?


Amazing. Banned words. What next, thought police? Hate crimes? Censorship by large private companies?


Allridythen.....

[donttread]

Really?

What words are banned? Can we get a list?

Why are certain words banned? The very idea of banned words is antithetical to a free people.


Banned where and by whom? I don't know what reference you are using.
Although one thing I find amusing , telling and scary at the same time is the social ban of the "N: word" for all but people of one race. Anyone sincerely concerned about racism as a whole would reject this motion on the grounds that it is practically the definition of racism!

[MisterVeritis]

Banned where and by whom? I don't know what reference you are using.
Although one thing I find amusing , telling and scary at the same time is the social ban of the "N: word" for all but people of one race. Anyone sincerely concerned about racism as a whole would reject this motion on the grounds that it is practically the definition of racism!
One of the mods thread banned an individual for the use of a word deemed racist. In another case the thread was moved to the Hole. If we are going to have banned words I want a list.

The phrase comes from the frequent plea from someone about to turn their life around that "I didn't do nothing." Of course, for most it actually sounds like "diddin du nuffin."

Will every ebonic utterance be banned?

Let's have a discussion in the public interest.

[donttread]

An individual was thread banned for using a perfectly descriptive word. The word is used typically as part of a phrase spoken by innocent people caught up by the police through no fault nor actions by themselves.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXU4QKeE41Q&t=46s

This is an adult forum where insults and verbal abuse are banned but I was not aware of a list of banned words. upon insulting or abusive posting?

[MisterVeritis]

Why ban any word or phrase?

[Chris]

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Matter of personal preference.

[MisterVeritis]

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Matter of personal preference.

What is objectionable language? Who decides? Who should decide?

[Chris]

What is objectionable language? Who decides? Who should decide?

When you edit your profile, you decide.

[MisterVeritis]

When you edit your profile, you decide.
If true why would anyone ever be thread banned for using an "objectionable word"?

Why would any message thread be put in The Hole upon the use of an objectionable word if the user has full control over self-censorship?

[donttread]

Why ban any word or phrase?

I agree about words. Insults and verbal abuse can be banned without banning words.

[Common Sense]

No one is forced to post here on this privately owned forum.

[Mister D]

Does anyone know what specifically is racist about "dindu"? Yes, it's typically a reference to pillars of the black community like Freddie Gray and that lard ass who got smoked in Ferguson but it simply doesn't apply to blacks in general.

[donttread]

One of the mods thread banned an individual for the use of a word deemed racist. In another case the thread was moved to the Hole. If we are going to have banned words I want a list.

The phrase comes from the frequent plea from someone about to turn their life around that "I didn't do nothing." Of course, for most it actually sounds like "diddin du nuffin."

Will every ebonic utterance be banned?

Let's have a discussion in the public interest.


No I don't think such words, or any words should be banned

[texan]

I, for one, don't want certain words used. I don't want to wallow in the slop with pigs. Yes, I don't have to be here. Yes, I can put people on ignore. Yes, I can read past them. Did I miss any? I still don't to wallow in a pig pen.
With all your your options you don’t have to my good man. Just read above. Kind of doesn’t make sense.

Same people screaming about a bout a free press are banning words.

[texan]

Shall I post George Carlin’s 7 words you can say on TV.

[Captdon]

With all your your options you don’t have to my good man. Just read above. Kind of doesn’t make sense.

Same people screaming about a bout a free press are banning words.

If you can avoid them, why are people being tb'd? This is a private forum. The owners decide, not you.


They can do as they please. That was the point/ i just wanted to not waste time on my reasons. That didn't work out well.

I have exactly the same right to opine on this as anyone else. I don't need to use the "N" word to make my point. That's just me.

[MisterVeritis]

No one is forced to post here on this privately owned forum.
No shit, Sherlock?

[MisterVeritis]

If you can avoid them, why are people being tb'd? This is a private forum. The owners decide, not you.


They can do as they please. That was the point/ i just wanted to not waste time on my reasons. That didn't work out well.

I have exactly the same right to opine on this as anyone else. I don't need to use the "N" word to make my point. That's just me.
Why stop at "N-word"? Is that any different than just typing nigger? Is anyone fooled? Why do we give words so much power we fear them?

No words or phrases should be banned.

[Captdon]

Why stop at "N-word"? Is that any different than just typing $#@!? Is anyone fooled? Why do we give words so much power we fear them?

No words or phrases should be banned.

Your opinion is worth the same as mine- nothing. I don't have to explain my opinions to you. Tell it to the owner. How about this- I don't give a $#@! what you think about this.

[MisterVeritis]

Your opinion is worth the same as mine- nothing. I don't have to explain my opinions to you. Tell it to the owner. How about this- I don't give a $#@! what you think about this.
Do you think any of your words should be banned?

[jimmyz]

There should be no banned words on an internet forum. When I use the words deemed by PC United as forbidden, I receive derision or not by public opinion. The 1st needs internet enforcement IMO.

[Dr. Who]

For those of you who feel that any forum is bound by the 1st Amendment, please note that they are no more bound by the 1st Amendment than your home, your church or your place of business. If you want a forum without any rules that annoy you - start your own. In the meantime, this forum's owner does not want to attract a racist membership or to be associated with that kind of forum. The use of racist slurs and terms that carry racist implications are not welcome. Not only are they offensive to many of the existing membership, but they attract racists to the forum and create a great deal of housekeeping work for the mods. You don't need a list of such terms because you know what they are and if you don't, a thread ban will be instructive.

[Safety]

Nothing causes more anxiety attacks from conservatives than restricting their ability to use the n-word.

'murica.

[MisterVeritis]

For those of you who feel that any forum is bound by the 1st Amendment, please note that they are no more bound by the 1st Amendment than your home, your church or your place of business. If you want a forum without any rules that annoy you - start your own. In the meantime, this forum's owner does not want to attract a racist membership or to be associated with that kind of forum. The use of racist slurs and terms that carry racist implications are not welcome. Not only are they offensive to many of the existing membership, but they attract racists to the forum and create a great deal of housekeeping work for the mods. You don't need a list of such terms because you know what they are and if you don't, a thread ban will be instructive.
Who mentioned the first amendment?

If there is a list of racist terms that are not allowed then let's see them.

[MisterVeritis]

Nothing causes more anxiety attacks from conservatives than restricting their ability to use the n-word.

'murica.
Do you have a list of words to ban? If so, why?

[nathanbforrest45]

No one is forced to post here on this privately owned forum.

Wow

I had no idea that was true.

Thanks for your pertinent input.

[ODB]

Nothing causes more anxiety attacks from conservatives than restricting their ability to use the n-word.

'murica.
Damn dollar sign pound symbol ampersand explanation point straight!

[nathanbforrest45]

Why stop at "N-word"? Is that any different than just typing $#@!? Is anyone fooled? Why do we give words so much power we fear them?

No words or phrases should be banned.


I don't think they should institutionally be banned. However, I do believe as a matter of common decency some words and phrases should not be used. But since common decency is in such short supply these days I guess we will just have to put up with the slurs.

By the way, to enter the fray over "dindo", I think it takes an idiot not to understand you are primarily speaking of an American American. While there is a commercial on TV about a father who is faced with all this children when caught saying "I didn't do this" I think the context dindo is used should put it on the lack of common decency list.

[Common Sense]

Wow

I had no idea that was true.

Thanks for your pertinent input.

Well, the op seems to be unaware.

[Mister D]

Well, the op seems to be unaware.
The OP dindu nuffin.

[Common Sense]

Fucking snowflakes complaining about their inability to post racial slurs on a private forum.

Y'all are so oppressed.

[Common Sense]

The OP dindu nuffin.

Ok...that's sort of funny.

[Tahuyaman]

Nothing causes more anxiety attacks from conservatives than restricting their ability to use the n-word.

'murica.

That’s an ignorant comment. It wasn’t unexpected though.

[Lummy]

If they are banned, how could a list be posted?

Why you get the big bucks.



No one is forced to post here on this privately owned forum.

Willie Nelson is in your junk. You like that, don't you? Yeah, you like that.


For those of you who feel that any forum is bound by the 1st Amendment, please note that they are no more bound by the 1st Amendment than your home, your church or your place of business. If you want a forum without any rules that annoy you - start your own.

Things bullies say.


In the meantime, this forum's owner does not want to attract a racist membership or to be associated with that kind of forum. The use of racist slurs and terms that carry racist implications are not welcome. Not only are they offensive to many of the existing membership, but they attract racists to the forum and create a great deal of housekeeping work for the mods. You don't need a list of such terms because you know what they are and if you don't, a thread ban will be instructive.

Animated gifs for avatars should be banned. They are distracting and so very rude. Oops, sorry to drag you into the gutter.

[Cletus]

Nothing causes more anxiety attacks from conservatives than restricting their ability to use the n-word.

'murica.

If I was going to ban a word, it would be the one I placed in bold print.

In most cases, I don't think it is the word that causes problems as much as it is the context in which the word is used.

Who had a valid point for a change. The use of racially charged language generates problems. It creates a visceral reaction in a lot of people. It also tends to attract scum. They see the language in common use and they assume (because most of the people who use such language aren't too bright to start with) it is okay and generally accepted by the membership, which in turn attracts even more low lives and in turn repels potential members who do find such language offensive. It makes us all look stupid. From the perspective of the forum's management team, not permitting language that hurts the forum just makes sense.

Personally, as I have said before, I think it does much to reveal the true character of a poster and that aspect of it is not necessarily a bad thing. This is an argument is which both sides have merit.

[Cletus]

Animated gifs for avatars should be banned. They are distracting and so very rude.
I would actually rather see those banned than certain words.

[donttread]

Nothing causes more anxiety attacks from conservatives than restricting their ability to use the n-word.

'murica.


Bout that. What would you call a rapper that signs "n" word for living berating a white fan for signing it. Aside from grade school level promotion?
Answer: RACISM by definition. Social acceptance of one race being able to use a word other races can't is racism. I chose not to use the "N" word because of what it represented but have just as much right to use it as any dime store wannabe rapper does.

[DGUtley]

Right to use it, sure but it still may violate the rules. Rule 3 states:



3. No racial or bigoted attacks (targeting gender, race, sexual preference, or religion).

If the use of the word is perceived that it is used (or believed that it was intended to be used) as a racial attack or insult, then it would seem to violate Rule 3. On the other hand, MV’s use was a legitimate inquiry, clearly not a racial attack, in the mods judgment.

[donttread]

Right to use it, sure but it still may violate the rules. Rule 3 states:




If the use of the word is perceived that it is used (or believed that it was intended to be used) as a racial attack or insult, then it would seem to violate Rule 3. On the other hand, MV’s use was a legitimate inquiry, clearly not a racial attack, in the mods judgment.


I Was speaking in general terms I do not intend to lower myself to use such a word on the board. I don't think it should be banned , however if it is it needs to be banned for all. Instead of all the subjective worries about intent< IMO

[Safety]

Bout that. What would you call a rapper that signs "n" word for living berating a white fan for signing it. Aside from grade school level promotion?
Answer: RACISM by definition. Social acceptance of one race being able to use a word other races can't is racism. I chose not to use the "N" word because of what it represented but have just as much right to use it as any dime store wannabe rapper does.

There are some rappers that thinks the n-word should not be used at all. https://variety.com/2018/music/opinion/kendrick-lamar-rappers-should-stop-using-n-word-1202818977/

[donttread]

There are some rappers that thinks the n-word should not be used at all. https://variety.com/2018/music/opinion/kendrick-lamar-rappers-should-stop-using-n-word-1202818977/


Good on them. Although in truth all sides know this was a cheap set up PR stunt on his part, right?

[nathanbforrest45]

There are some rappers that thinks the n-word should not be used at all. https://variety.com/2018/music/opinion/kendrick-lamar-rappers-should-stop-using-n-word-1202818977/
But the ones that do sell the most records.

[MisterVeritis]

Fucking snowflakes complaining about their inability to post racial slurs on a private forum.

Y'all are so oppressed.
You have missed the point. Why should we have any banned words?

[MisterVeritis]

Safety wrote, "Nothing causes more anxiety attacks from conservatives than restricting their ability to use the n-word.'murica.


If I was going to ban a word, it would be the one I placed in bold print.In most cases, I don't think it is the word that causes problems as much as it is the context in which the word is used.Who had a valid point for a change. The use of racially charged language generates problems. It creates a visceral reaction in a lot of people. It also tends to attract scum. They see the language in common use and they assume (because most of the people who use such language aren't too bright to start with) it is okay and generally accepted by the membership, which in turn attracts even more low lives and in turn repels potential members who do find such language offensive. It makes us all look stupid. From the perspective of the forum's management team, not permitting language that hurts the forum just makes sense.Personally, as I have said before, I think it does much to reveal the true character of a poster and that aspect of it is not necessarily a bad thing. This is an argument is which both sides have merit.If you think banning words is a good idea give me your list.

[MisterVeritis]

Right to use it, sure but it still may violate the rules. Rule 3 states:
3. No racial or bigoted attacks (targeting gender, race, sexual preference, or religion).
If the use of the word is perceived that it is used (or believed that it was intended to be used) as a racial attack or insult, then it would seem to violate Rule 3. On the other hand, MV’s use was a legitimate inquiry, clearly not a racial attack, in the mods judgment.
Then it is not a specific word as much as its use.

How, then does dindu nuffin fit? It does not point out a race so much as a subset of a race.

[Tahuyaman]

There are some rappers that thinks the n-word should not be used at all. https://variety.com/2018/music/opinion/kendrick-lamar-rappers-should-stop-using-n-word-1202818977/

It doesn't appear that the link supports your claim.

[Mini Me]

What is objectionable language? Who decides? Who should decide?

I can handle the objectionable language ok. Its the objectionable posters that I find offensive!

[Chris]

Right to use it, sure but it still may violate the rules. Rule 3 states:




If the use of the word is perceived that it is used (or believed that it was intended to be used) as a racial attack or insult, then it would seem to violate Rule 3. On the other hand, MV’s use was a legitimate inquiry, clearly not a racial attack, in the mods judgment.


But how is that intent determined?

All too often I believe it is determined by one or two members being offended without so much as explaining it, and not by a reasonable examination of the context in which it's said, which ought to start with asking the person who posted it.

I understand you don't want outright racists posting here because it attracts more racists like flies. But you also, imo, don't want the overly if not eagerly offended here either, or at least not influencing mod decisions.

[Tahuyaman]

...Its the objectionable posters that I find offensive!

More self analysis.