Innocent Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 If the "F*** ---> F l o o p y" f.i.l.t.e.r did not exist, members here would be more careful not to use the F-word. Since I know what word is converted into "f l o o p y" by the f.i.l.t.e.r, I find that my mind almost always mentally substitutes that word for "f l o o p y" when I read the filtered word in any post here. In my opinion, the existence of the f.i.l.t.e.r, does have one negative effect in that it could tend to make posters careless about the use of the F-word, secure in the knowledge that the f.i.l.t.e.r, would convert it into "f l o o p y." Of course, I realise that many could be simply typing out "f l o o p y" itself, as a comical way of pseudo-swearing, but still, as long as it is associated with the original swear-word, one can never be sure of it. My [b]humble[/b] [u][i]suggestions[/i][/u] as to what could be done: 1. Remove the f.i.l.t.e.r,. This would make people more careful about what they say. or 2. Have the f.i.l.t.e.r, change the F-word into something like "~don't use swear-words on the Phorum~" or 3. Treat every use of the term "F l o o p y" and its derivatives (e.g., "F l o o p i n g") as an instance of swearing. This post is not targeted at any individual here, nor should this be construed as a public criticism of the Administration/Moderation teams (I am not trying to tell dUSt how to run his forum). This has been bothering me for over a month, and it is my opinion that there is an objective basis for my subjective disturbance. Thus, in good conscience, I had to speak out. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='Innocent' timestamp='1346765772' post='2478243'] 3. Treat every use of the term "F l o o p y" and its derivatives (e.g., "F l o o p i n g") as an instance of swearing. [/quote] This was done in the past on at least one occasion. Obviously, as you can tell, 'enforcement' was not consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 OK, I'll change it to something else, and anyone who types out the actual F-bomb will be warned and/or banned. I will not warn/ban people for typing out the word floopy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicCid Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Well, floopy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 fiddler should be, #$%*#@! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 What do you mean by fiddler? The music guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='dUSt' timestamp='1346774298' post='2478268'] OK, I'll change it to something else, and anyone who types out the actual F-bomb will be warned and/or banned. I will not warn/ban people for typing out the word floopy though. [/quote] how are you going to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Floopy was better than "[Attention mod: Warn/Ban this user for profanity. You thought you was smart, but you're snot.]" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='IcePrincessKRS' timestamp='1346777169' post='2478282'] Floopy was better than "[Attention mod: Warn/Ban this user for profanity. You thought you was smart, but you're snot.]" [/quote] Way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) yeah, this is great. Edited September 4, 2012 by Lil Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1346766379' post='2478244'] This was done in the past on at least one occasion. Obviously, as you can tell, 'enforcement' was not consistent. [/quote] The one thing you can always count on being consistent is people whining about inconsistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus_lol Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) science experiment ahead. [Attention mod: Warn/Ban this user for profanity. You thought you was smart, but you're snot.] well well well. that is floopied. Edited September 4, 2012 by Jesus_lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) I like the @#$#@$ idea. No need to warn/ban. And use it for all swear words. Edit: my original "swear" txt was taken as a mailto link! Edited September 4, 2012 by cmariadiaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='cmariadiaz' timestamp='1346778870' post='2478304'] I like the @#$#@$ idea. [b] No need to warn/ban.[/b] And use it for all swear words. Edit: my original "swear" txt was taken as a mailto link! [/quote] At least someone around here gets how a fiddler is supposed to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 [quote name='IcePrincessKRS' timestamp='1346779112' post='2478310'] At least someone around here gets how a fiddler is supposed to work. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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