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Should we have a rule that bans swearing?

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Should we have a rule that bans swearing?
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RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing?
August 12, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Purple Rabbit wrote:
Quote:We should have no rule for it. The rule you need is already in the etiquette: "Insulting or offensive content will be deleted immediately. This includes unreasonable personal attacks on members, posting angry rants with no real objective, and spamming people with a large number of swear words instead of making a point."

I believe as long as the swearing is not offensive and not attacking someone it's fine.

Rhizo wrote:
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I just realized I hadn't weighed in on this topic yet.

BOO censorship, this is an adult forum and cursing is necessary.

Yes cursing is necessary.

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Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by Tiberius - July 16, 2009 at 7:54 pm
RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by LEDO - July 18, 2009 at 7:40 am
RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by bozo - July 18, 2009 at 6:17 pm
RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by Samson - July 21, 2009 at 11:57 am
RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by fr0d0 - July 23, 2009 at 12:04 pm
RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by Samson - July 23, 2009 at 12:05 am
RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by Amphora - August 12, 2009 at 5:35 pm
RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by LukeMC - August 12, 2009 at 5:39 pm
RE: Should we have a rule that bans swearing? - by LukeMC - August 12, 2009 at 5:49 pm

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