The term "Profanity" needs to be defined

[Webman]

I 100% disagree with the "no profanity" rule here, however I plan to respect it.

BUT, you have a serious problem with your definition of the word "profanity". The problem is, it's not defined at all in your rules.

What exactly is profanity to you, vs me? IMO, there is no such thing as profanity, so honestly there's nothing that falls under "profanity" for me.

Now, if you want to define the word profanity, then maybe you can enforce that. But when I type a word like this "sh!t" that's not profanity, because it's not even a word. Besides, the actual word I'm going for, isn't considered profanity to me.

What about all the other words that some people consider to be profane? like "ass"

I applaud you for having such a thorough set of rules in place, however you have failed in providing an accurate description of the terms used within.

I appreciate you taking this matter very seriously. I'm not trying to be a pain, but I was told by a mod not to use profanity. So I go and try to define the word profanity so I know what it is to you, and it doesn't exist. Help us all out.

[wrceuro]

I agree with you all the way. Sh!t and A$$ and even B!tch are used all over. Either way I really believe that this Forum really sucks in many ways. Profanity? Suck me. I go to other forums, where people have Exotic cars and stuff like that and they can post it. Also who the F**k is making up all these gay rules on here can suck my D!ck

[TheDream]

bump for the million dollar question

[Wick3d3vo9]

Are you seriously crying because you can't use profanity?? Are you so ignorant that you can't come up with another word?? People like you are the cause of our generation getting more ignorant.

[evoracingstar]

lol this should be very intersting to see wat the mods have to say ahaha. i could care less for it. words r words...

[jdmeurorlude]

Originally Posted by Wick3d3vo9

Are you seriously crying because you can't use profanity?? Are you so ignorant that you can't come up with another word?? People like you are the cause of our generation getting more ignorant.

i agree, its sad when a persons vocabulary is limited to such simple words to define meaning in a subject.

[otter]

Originally Posted by Webman

I 100% disagree with the "no profanity" rule here, however I plan to respect it.

BUT, you have a serious problem with your definition of the word "profanity". The problem is, it's not defined at all in your rules.

What exactly is profanity to you, vs me? IMO, there is no such thing as profanity, so honestly there's nothing that falls under "profanity" for me.

Now, if you want to define the word profanity, then maybe you can enforce that. But when I type a word like this "sh!t" that's not profanity, because it's not even a word. Besides, the actual word I'm going for, isn't considered profanity to me.

What about all the other words that some people consider to be profane? like "ass"

I applaud you for having such a thorough set of rules in place, however you have failed in providing an accurate description of the terms used within.

I appreciate you taking this matter very seriously. I'm not trying to be a pain, but I was told by a mod not to use profanity. So I go and try to define the word profanity so I know what it is to you, and it doesn't exist. Help us all out.

If it's blocked by the swear filter or some type of slur, it's profanity. If you bypass a word blocked by the swear filter, that's breaking the rules. It's pretty self-explanatory.

[Crzylizard]

Originally Posted by otter

If it's blocked by the swear filter or some type of slur, it's profanity. If you bypass a word blocked by the swear filter, that's breaking the rules. It's pretty self-explanatory.

Ding

[ambystom01]

If you're grandma would slap you for saying it, it's a profanity. Now grow the **** up and look at pictures of cats.

[Jehuty]

Originally Posted by wrceuro

I agree with you all the way. Sh!t and A$$ and even B!tch are used all over. Either way I really believe that this Forum really sucks in many ways. Profanity? Suck me. I go to other forums, where people have Exotic cars and stuff like that and they can post it. Also who the F**k is making up all these gay rules on here can suck my D!ck

Hmmm....in the words of Zack....there are so many things done right in this post

[otter]

Originally Posted by wrceuro

I agree with you all the way. Sh!t and A$$ and even B!tch are used all over. Either way I really believe that this Forum really sucks in many ways. Profanity? Suck me. I go to other forums, where people have Exotic cars and stuff like that and they can post it. Also who the F**k is making up all these gay rules on here can suck my D!ck

I (we) don't care what you can do on other forums. EvoM has always wanted to be a site friendly to all ages, and that includes our policy on profanity. We're not going to change it. We can clarify it if need be, but it won't change.

[SASD209]

Originally Posted by wrceuro

I agree with you all the way. Sh!t and A$$ and even B!tch are used all over.

Not here at EvoM they aren't.

Originally Posted by wrceuro

Either way I really believe that this Forum really sucks in many ways. Profanity? Suck me.

That's nice.

Originally Posted by wrceuro

I go to other forums, where people have Exotic cars and stuff like that and they can post it.

Then you can go to those other forums.

Originally Posted by wrceuro

Also who the F**k is making up all these gay rules on here can suck my D!ck

That's not really needed, is it? You've lost any credibility that you may have had with these arguments.


To the OP: Many in this thread have given examples of profanity, and even a moderate grasp of the English language should be able to provide most members with what is and is not acceptable. We have a swear filter to assist those that cannot watch their language and we have not added any new words to the filter recently, which is to say we've been very consistent with this policy.

[SmikeEvo]

Find better ways to say something. Swearing is not one of them.

http://thesaurus.reference.com/

It the swear filter normally blocks it - its a no-go word.

[Webman]

Originally Posted by otter

If it's blocked by the swear filter or some type of slur, it's profanity.

Where does it says that in the rules?

Originally Posted by otter

If you bypass a word blocked by the swear filter, that's breaking the rules.

Sorry, but that right there, is NOT stated in your rules.

[Webman]

Originally Posted by otter

I (we) don't care what you can do on other forums. EvoM has always wanted to be a site friendly to all ages, and that includes our policy on profanity. We're not going to change it. We can clarify it if need be, but it won't change.

THIS is the response i was looking for. THANK YOU!