I mean what purpose does it serve. Unless google has your balls to the fire I do not even see the moral dilemma if you know children dont post at the site. Also there are many ways around it. I personally do not care one way or the other I just do not see the reasoning.

(10-31-2013 05:30 PM)WPDAWG08 Wrote:  I mean what purpose does it serve. Unless google has your balls to the fire I do not even see the moral dilemma if you know children dont post at the site. Also there are many ways around it. I personally do not care one way or the other I just do not see the reasoning.

I see a lot of childish posts on the site. I assume they are from children.

While I can appreciate the snark that didnt really answer my question. And this thread is not directed towards this site alone.

The answer is obvious. We do not own the site. The owner gets to decide the rules. I expect one could open their own site and allow whatever level of cussing they wish.

(10-31-2013 06:07 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  The answer is obvious. We do not own the site. The owner gets to decide the rules. I expect one could open their own site and allow whatever level of cussing they wish.

I thought the owner posted here? Any way I figured it might be an ad agreement type thing. Just curious really.

My son reads over my shoulder at times.

I don't think it's silly, and I think GTS makes a good decision as it makes it welcome to more people.

(10-31-2013 06:13 PM)WPDAWG08 Wrote:  

(10-31-2013 06:07 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  The answer is obvious. We do not own the site. The owner gets to decide the rules. I expect one could open their own site and allow whatever level of cussing they wish.

I thought the owner posted here? Any way I figured it might be an ad agreement type thing. Just curious really.

Could be a factor...GTS could tell you.

(10-31-2013 06:33 PM)DrTorch Wrote:  My son reads over my shoulder at times.

I don't think it's silly, and I think GTS makes a good decision as it makes it welcome to more people.

Considering the topics that seems a bit irresponsible but what do I know. I bet it is an Ad agreement.

I believe gts has said it's because it's a public SPORTS forum and as such many young kids do use it. Or something like that.

Or i could just be full of ******* ****.

(10-31-2013 06:52 PM)Paul M Wrote:  I believe gts has said it's because it's a public SPORTS forum and as such many young kids do use it. Or something like that.

Or i could just be full of ******* ****.

LOL no need to be a smart ass ******. Try and guess the word starred out?

When I was running my forum, I set the rating at R. I allowed the basic cuss words, but when it crossed over into explicit sex talk or vile language...I had to step in. I did however censor out racial slurs. Actually I set it to change those words to something else. If someone typed the N word or a term used to disparage whites, it would change those words to something like "moonpie" or "banana split."

It could be and Ad agreement or it could be personal preference. I never monetized my forum, so I do not know the ramifications regarding the advertisements.

It personally does not matter much to me. I don't enforce it. The site has been for some time now PG-13 by design.

words that are banned.....

1. ****
2. ****
3. ******
4. dumb***
5. ************
6. *****
7. ******

You know what? I hear young kids in stores and even in schools using the most profane language. It's nice to come to a place that doesn't have it, i mean, i reallynget tired of listening to it. But that's just me.

Sometimes cuss words get a point across though. When I think about it and my better nature is in control avoiding cuss words is the preferred method of communication..........................

but we have some g damn knuckleheads lurking around these parts..........

(10-31-2013 09:40 PM)Machiavelli Wrote:  Sometimes cuss words get a point across though. When I think about it and my better nature is in control avoiding cuss words is the preferred method of communication..........................

but we have some g damn knuckleheads lurking around these parts..........

Exactly, that is why i use terms like phuck,chit, etc Get your point across without using the word is almost better.

GTS, so it isnt like an Ad agreement or something of that nature. I really dont mind it tbh.

my only complaint about this site's censorship rules is that im sick of seeing that 9/11 plane about to hit the world trade center picture in someones (not gonna name names) signature

(10-31-2013 10:58 PM)john01992 Wrote:  my only complaint about this site's censorship rules is that im sick of seeing that 9/11 plane about to hit the world trade center picture in someones (not gonna name names) signature

Go phuck yourself.

(10-31-2013 10:23 PM)WPDAWG08 Wrote:  

(10-31-2013 09:40 PM)Machiavelli Wrote:  Sometimes cuss words get a point across though. When I think about it and my better nature is in control avoiding cuss words is the preferred method of communication..........................

but we have some g damn knuckleheads lurking around these parts..........

Exactly, that is why i use terms like phuck,chit, etc Get your point across without using the word is almost better.

GTS, so it isnt like an Ad agreement or something of that nature. I really dont mind it tbh.

No, but if it got out of hand and every thread read like it was boot camp by Gunnery Sergeant Hartman then it might be frowned upon by Google. Where it is now is more or less an average of community wishes. It's censored by default. Mods don't really enforce you going around it* unless you get out of hand.

* May not apply to the Memphis board

(10-31-2013 10:58 PM)john01992 Wrote:  my only complaint about this site's censorship rules is that im sick of seeing that 9/11 plane about to hit the world trade center picture in someones (not gonna name names) signature

You post here and then have the audacity to complain about anything. That's precious.