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RE: PSA: PLEASE READ
June 2, 2023 at 6:33 pm
(June 2, 2023 at 6:32 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: (June 2, 2023 at 6:24 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: WHY IS THIS SO DIFFICULT???
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We can't ask questions?
Clearly, you can.
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RE: PSA: PLEASE READ
June 2, 2023 at 6:33 pm
I am going to try again.
A forum member asked staff if they could post a video that had no reason except to use a specific racial slur. That member was told that would be breaking a rule. After a short time out they came back and posted another video with the sole purpose of using the above-mentioned slur.
Please feel free to disagree.
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RE: PSA: PLEASE READ
June 2, 2023 at 6:36 pm
(This post was last modified: June 2, 2023 at 6:37 pm by Rev. Rye.)
So, since I was first informed of this rule (four years ago), I've very been very circumspect about posting videos of rap songs (at least the ones that use the N-word) or otherwise apropos clips from The Boondocks that use it. I take it that my erring on the side of caution was me having the right idea?
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RE: PSA: PLEASE READ
June 2, 2023 at 6:37 pm
I accept full responsibility for the existence of this rule. We so nasty.
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RE: PSA: PLEASE READ
June 2, 2023 at 7:38 pm
(June 2, 2023 at 5:13 pm)arewethereyet Wrote: Let me try to explain what brought his about. We have a forum member who specifically asked staff about posting a video with a specific slur. They were advised not to. Then they posted a different video with the same slur.
No means no.
What about an
artistic music video where a black guy uses the word?
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RE: PSA: PLEASE READ
June 2, 2023 at 7:42 pm
This isn't a new issue here. The PSA was a reminder.
I think the words - zero tolerance - are fairly clear.
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RE: PSA: PLEASE READ
June 2, 2023 at 7:52 pm
What if you receive a legal notice directly from the rapper stating you're not allowed to censor his music?
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