Turn off the swear filter!

Should we turn off the swear filter

  • Yes, I'm an adult

    Votes: 50 87.7%

  • No, bad words upset me

    Votes: 7 12.3%
  • Total voters
    57
Realistically, youngsters do not own hifi the like of which we discuss here. When they do get old enough to aspire to it and might want to discuss it they are of an age when not only do they know all the words they probably practice them among their peers to a far greater extent than is typical for us.

Yes, anyone can come here by typing the address , or by link, but so too can anyone come to a porn site or say, the sweary Viz comic site ( which is largely peroused by teenagers). There are not normally blocks to entry other than a weak little disclaimer on the home page. But I find it highly unlikely a very young person would come here, find it interesting and bother to read it. Besides , if we are talking about children here, it would be normal for some filtering software to be present or at least parental supervision, which would block access in the first place.

In any case, like I say they use the words anyway. They are not going to be sending emails to their friends saying,
"Ooh gosh, look at that site - they said these rude words. It's really cool. You can take part in some cable arguments too if you like, but the main thing is the words are really really naughty". No, of course not.

I suppose that part of the reason to come to a community like this is to to be able to let your hair down, just as you might at a gentleman's club or having a game of sport with your friends. Realistically, when we are being funny, we often invoke the naughty words to give it more bite. Also for those who feel constrained in their free use nornmally, it is a release.
 
mr cat said:
I guess a trial period could be introduced and if not abused then..?

but as chris said - maybe we'll need to kind of warning if youngsters want to use this site, but then we don't not want them do we?
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I know you're only joking, but....

I believe we should welcome anybody interested in music or hifi, no matter how young/old they may be.

Hifi is elitist enough!
 
By the way, I don't find bad language offensive (I have thicker skin) .. but I don't mind saying that I don't like it.

I can't believe I'm the only one that doesn't 'like' bad language, nor see a need for it in something as mundane as bits of hifi?
 
You are mistaken.

By the way I think your signature line is a bit rude and I am mortally offended. I'll probably have a nightmare tonight. Mummy, what did he mean exactly by horn ? I'm all disturbed now.
 
Turn it off and put something into the rules about keeping it within reason.

Now let the debate about what is within reason begin...
 
gentleman's club
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That phrase invokes such delicious images. Although, are you referring to a spanking shop, or an oak panelled room filled to the rafters with books on navigation, ashtrays, huge cigars, thick pile carpets, rugs, waistcoats, billiards, crystal glasses and cabinets full of liquor?


I compare swearing to breasts. Women's that is, not chicken.
 
Anywhere/any kind of gentlemans club. The point is, wherever you go to let your hair down or pursue your leisure.

Arse **** tit bum earwax toiletseats.
 
After discussing it amongst the moderators, you'll now find that the swear filter has been removed.

Any excessive use of offensive language may still be moderated, but you're all sensible enough to work out what is acceptable.

I'm sure I don't need to remind you that personal attacks and insults are unsuitable.

Cheers,

Mark
 
SIOUXSIE: I've always wanted to meet you.

GRUNDY: Did you really?

SIOUXSIE: Yeah.

GRUNDY: We'll meet afterwards, shall we?

STEVE: You dirty sod. You dirty old man.

GRUNDY: Well keep going, chief. Keep going. Go on, you've got another ten seconds. Say something outrageous.

STEVE: You dirty bastard.

GRUNDY: Go on, again.

STEVE: You dirty fucker!

GRUNDY: What a clever boy.

STEVE: You fucking rotter!
 
George W. Bush

My goodness, if language as foul as that gets through, it is indeed switched off!
 

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