Does saying "FAAFO" constitute a violation of part two of the general forum rules? 

"Threats and threatening language are not allowed. We consider a threat to be a statement of intent to cause harm to a specific member. Threats include the suggestion or promotion of self-harm."

Or is it something we can all just throw around at our leasure?

(April 1, 2023 at 12:09 pm)Goosebump Wrote: Does saying "FAAFO" constitute a violation of part two of the general forum rules? 

"Threats and threatening language are not allowed. We consider a threat to be a statement of intent to cause harm to a specific member. Threats include the suggestion or promotion of self-harm."

Or is it something we can all just throw around at our leasure?

It's not a threat, it's advice. If you would like formal action as to whether 'fuck around and find out' qualifies as 'intent to cause harm to a specific member', feel free to make a report.

Boru

(April 1, 2023 at 12:28 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote:

(April 1, 2023 at 12:09 pm)Goosebump Wrote: Does saying "FAAFO" constitute a violation of part two of the general forum rules? 

"Threats and threatening language are not allowed. We consider a threat to be a statement of intent to cause harm to a specific member. Threats include the suggestion or promotion of self-harm."

Or is it something we can all just throw around at our leasure?

It's not a threat, it's advice. If you would like formal action as to whether 'fuck around and find out' qualifies as 'intent to cause harm to a specific member', feel free to make a report.

Boru

So then can I use it with same impunity as you?

I'm reminded of Hume's point that we never see cause and effect, just a correlation between billiard ball A hitting billiard ball B, and billiard ball B going flying.

I feel like the B ball here.

To be clear, you can use that acronym all you wish and easily, as you've done, explain away it's use. However should I adopt the same charming letters I wouldn't be afforded the equal, shall we say, protection of explanation, that you enjoy.

I'm hesitant to test my theory because it would likely result in what I am trying to point out. As I would run afoul of one standard of behavior, while others are afforded another. Unless the acronym is very common among users and I've just happened to find the one use that was mildly threatening. In which case I drop the whole thing and have no point to raise at all.

(April 1, 2023 at 1:49 pm)Goosebump Wrote: To be clear, you can use that acronym all you wish and easily, as you've done, explain away it's use. However should I adopt the same charming letters I wouldn't be afforded the equal, shall we say, protection of explanation, that you enjoy.

I'm hesitant to test my theory because it would likely result in what I am trying to point out. As I would run afoul of one standard of behavior, while others are afforded another. Unless the acronym is very common among users and I've just happened to find the one use that was mildly threatening. In which case I drop the whole thing and have no point to raise at all.

This Forum has no policies against insults, rudeness, or harsh language (provided such language does not conflict with existing rules). 

You are perfectly free to tell me to fuck around and find out, fuck off, go fuck myself, and so on. You will never be warned or banned for doing so, except as noted above.

Boru

FAAFO.

(April 1, 2023 at 2:29 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: FAAFO.

Banned!

Boru

(April 1, 2023 at 3:11 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote:

(April 1, 2023 at 2:29 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: FAAFO.

Banned!

Boru

Just try it!