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    We decided to spruce things up and fix some things under the hood. If you notice any issues, feel free to contact us as we're sure there are a few things here or there that we might have missed in our upgrade.

Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

Shon

Administrator
Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

A new profanity filter has been implemented to attempt to keep the site more family oriented. As I am well aware, many of you are not a fan of censorship, but don't worry. By default, all members who have been registered for 2 or more days and have 10 posts or more, the filter is turned off with no action required to be taken. Guests and members who do not meet the above requirements, the filter is automatically turned on. For members who do not meet those requirement or those who wish to enable or disable this filter, the option can be changed by following the steps below:

Settings > General Settings > Thread Display Options > Profanity Filter

In addition to the introduction to this filter, in the coming weeks, the rules and policies will be revised to forbid or reduce the use of excessive profanity along with many other things to ensure we have a more welcoming community to people of all age group, ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds.

Hopefully some of you will find this new feature useful!
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DDSK

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

#@!~%^$#@#@# your %$#@^%$^%$# Filter!!
This is #$@^%^$# Censorship at its most @#@$$@##4 I have a mind to call %%^%$$# Richard Pryor and set him on your %%$$%$#%
 

DDSK

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Nope I guess it isn't working looking at this.
 

Kelly

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

Appreciate it. Would prefer ppl get their point across a little more creatively anyway.
 

BlackShadowCaneCorso

Super Moderator
Staff member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

Doesn't really bother me much, grew up around men and women for that matter that were colourful. It doesn't offend me but then again it takes a lot to bother me, sometimes a well placed profane word is required. If the filter helps the site out then all the power to you.
 

Shon

Administrator
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

By default, all members who have been registered for 2 or more days and have 10 posts or more, the filter is turned off with no action required to be taken. Guests and members who do not meet the above requirements, the filter is automatically turned on. For members who do not meet those requirement or those who wish to enable or disable this filter, the option can be changed by following the steps below:

Settings > General Settings > Thread Display Options > Profanity Filter

In addition to the introduction to this filter, in the coming weeks, the rules and policies will be revised to forbid or reduce the use of excessive profanity along with many other things to ensure we have a more welcoming community to people of all age group, ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds.

Hopefully some of you will find this new feature useful!
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Quoting this to make sure that it's understood. If there are any questions, please ask! :)
 

Mario

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

I'm on another forum set up in this format & if someone cusses then it switchs the words into other words that are pretty funny. Sh!t= Smurf, f*ck= fragglerock, damn =doogiehowser ... Etc... I had no clue what was going on when I first joined just thought they talked funny... But now I think Smurf all the time. ;) just an idea.
 

Shon

Administrator
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

I'm quite sure I could probably make it work that way, however this is more of a per member setting and a setting that is automatically enabled for guests and new members.
 

Mario

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

I'm quite sure I could probably make it work that way, however this is more of a per member setting and a setting that is automatically enabled for guests and new members.
I see. It doesn't bother me either way. :)
 

chuckorlando

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

I try to keep my profanity to fila threads and controversial section. Any political thread should just start in controversial as thats where it's headed
 

Catia

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

Ok, so am I to understand that using the profanity filter is optional?

& that those of us who wish to keep the profanity in tact whilst reading threads will not have the integrity of what we are reading of someone else's filtered if we choose?

Please break it down for me, a.k.a 'idiot-proof' style.

Not only am I on the short bus, but my dog is literally a window licker.
 

fdchampion

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

Doesn't bother me at all...grew up around mostly guys and now I work for the Railroad where I am literally the only woman...if I don't hear profanity at least a few times a day it just doesn't seem right!! LOL
 

DDSK

Well-Known Member
Re: Introducing the new "Profanity Filter"

I need a spelling and grammer filter.