Sticks and stones...
I guess the average person is too immature and emotionally unstable to understand and abide by a kindergarten adage.
Censoring will not stop people being rude or mean. The collective lexicon will just make new words with the same demeaning definition to avoid the censoring, or just type things differently, e.g. D!ck, J3rk, Fvker, etc...
Before "r3tarded"(the "R" word, lol) was labeled taboo(not PC) it was a medical term(and still is though not common), same with "m0r0n", "id!ot", and "imbec!le"(all levels or stages of mental r3tardation). Now "mentally challenged" is the new "R" word(yet hasn't made it to the black list yet) so they are once again trying to change it to "minimally exceptional"(lol), but eventually that will be used in the common vernacular to mean the same exact thing, and they will have to find yet another euphemism.
It is a pointless endeavor that only limits our ability to practice free speech, which is extremely threatening to a free society. That is the reason any censorship is inherently a slippery slope: it will always be abused whenever possible and/or convenient and is not aligned with the ideology of most western cultures.
I have been called the worst names and followed by people posting hateful remarks. I am yet to report a single one. I simply move along or add them to ignore(rarely even ignore: I do not throw the baby out with that bath water or avoid things that make me uncomfortable, quite the contrary. Also, even the most uncivilized people can make good comments).
"Someone had their feelings hurt" is not a logical reason to censor and it sure isn't effective.
Offense is taken, not given.
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arvin g borkar (2854)
7 years ago
Free speech and the first amendment only applies to the government over the people, not people to people. This is a private forum and so it has rules we have to abide by. This forum is not run by the government.
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The LA Baker (799)
6 years ago
When did I mention the 1st amendment? You think censorship should be accepted on public forums? That is a slippery slope...
"any censorship is inherently a slippery slope: it will always be abused whenever possible and/or convenient and is not aligned with the ideology of most western cultures."
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MinaVladimir (4077)
7 years ago
I understand сunt or fъck, but jеrk? Is it that offensive?
I agree with you, that people are going to find a work-around the word filters. People were doing that on IMDb, as well. So, it is a bit pointless, in that sense. I doubt people would self-correct, and use better language, because of a filter. It'll also impede on quoting things, that might be relevant to discussions.
But, you're still able to express an opinion, even if you have to add the !@#$'s to words.
And, as arvin said, I don't think free speech laws really apply here. Not to mention that those come with responsibilities as well. People also have the right NOT to be insulted and called names. That door swings both ways.
EDIT: I also found how to trick the filter!
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The LA Baker (799)
6 years ago
When did I mention free speech laws? You think censorship should be accepted on public forums? That is a slippery slope...
"any censorship is inherently a slippery slope: it will always be abused whenever possible and/or convenient and is not aligned with the ideology of most western cultures."
"People also have the right NOT to be insulted and called names."
NO. No one has that right. Not in a free society. You seem to hate freedom unless it makes everyone happy all the time. Reality check: That is not how it works.
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