[Ray_808]

What are the rules in regards to swearing and strong language on the forums and in the chat room? I was looking at the guidelines and couldn’t find any info about it. Maybe I missed something. I try not to swear but sometimes it slips out. At least on a forum it’s not real time so it can be avoided. I know I don’t want to upset anyone, I’m just wondering the official rules.

[DocJohn]

We hope and expect members will try and not use profanity whenever possible. It's not a hard and fast rule, but it is my expectation folks can find other words to express their needs...

[Ray_808]

I understand, thank you for the swift response.

Originally Posted by Ray_808

What are the rules in regards to swearing and strong language on the forums and in the chat room? I was looking at the guidelines and couldn’t find any info about it. Maybe I missed something. I try not to swear but sometimes it slips out. At least on a forum it’s not real time so it can be avoided. I know I don’t want to upset anyone, I’m just wondering the official rules.

Mmm... Doc is right. And there is a text-bot that will censor certain words and phrases. You can’t give a shout-out to **** Van Dyke, but D**k Tracy can be your favourite detective.

I find cursing cathartic. And I try to find ways to get around some of the auto-censors. I don’t believe that I’ve offended anyone: I’ve never been warned about my creativity. As a triple-agent I learned some British, Scottish, and Irish curse-words and street slang so if I’m off on a tear (just lettin’ it slip out) I’ll reach into different bags to express myself.

One word of advice, though. No personal attacks.

There was - maybe still is - a ‘cussing’ thread. Let of some steam.

Yikes! Gotta ask my question!

[sabby]

While we do allow some things to get through at times, constantly going around the cuss filter is not appropriate and may find that your post will be edited.