Agent G Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 20 minutes ago, Xingu said: See you guys are being short-sighted. You can absolutely have differing opinions. You just need to think about how you post it. You can say you disagree and explain why. You can't say the other persons opinion is a load of carp while doing it. I'm offended by this. G
SfanGoch Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 That there is a violation of Rule No. 1 "1) No vulgar language or "fake" vulgar language (as in #&@$$!#$!! or changing the spelling of the word). Offensive language is completely unacceptable. Everyone here is capable of getting their point across without using bad language." The only kids here, relative to the average age of members, are in their late twenties to early thirties.
Xingu Posted April 18, 2018 Author Posted April 18, 2018 30 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: MOMMY!!! MOMMY!!! Da bad man said carp when everyone knows he means a BAD WORD!!! MOMMY!!! MOMMY!!! I am glad you all caught that. As minor as that seems, it is not allowed. Once we start enforcing the rules, I do not expect to see that from anyone. This is a discussion thread so that you guys can vent and complain about the rules (that have been in place and broken for years).
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 I don't know why so many folks are getting so bent out of shape over this whole language and insult issue, I've been reading these posts since January and I haven't run into that much that I would consider offensive or degrading. In fact, I've found most of the threads to be very respectful, helpful, positive and enlightening. If everyone would just write with the intention that whatever is posted will stay visible forever and not want to be embarrassed in the future - then speak as you would want to be spoken to. Be respectful of other people's opinions as you'd want them to respect yours. A little courtesy goes a long way. Can't we all just get along?
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: ... speak as you would want to be spoken to... This is excellent advice, and is simply a part of living by the Golden Rule...treat others as you would wish to be treated. HOWEVER...I am of the "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" pre-offended-by-everything generation. I think the world in general could benefit from a little less over-sensitivity, and finding something to cry about everywhere. There's important stuff in life that needs correcting a whole lot more than going looking for something to take personally in every sentence or phrase.
El Roberto Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Are you serious? Can't you just find a "clean" way to express your thoughts? Children are able to be on this forum too. Besides the rules clearly say no foul language OR substitute characters. We all can interpret what is being expressed. JUST KEEP IT NICE! Unfortunately a lot of "children" use worse language than I do.
stavanzer Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Xingu said: 3 hours ago, Xingu said: See you guys are being short-sighted. You can absolutely have differing opinions. You just need to think about how you post it. You can say you disagree and explain why. You can't say the other persons opinion is a load of carp while doing it So you are from the "If you have done nothing wrong, you should not care if we watch you" School, eh?
Xingu Posted April 18, 2018 Author Posted April 18, 2018 I am going to lock this down, I think everyone has expressed their feelings. I know everyone that has participated in this thread has read and understands the rules. I will leave everyone with this. These rules have been in place for years, just not strictly, or sometimes evenly, enforced. That will change this Saturday. Basically, everyone starts with a clean slate (some should be VERY happy about that). Mods will be more uniformly enforcing the published rules. Some of the rules are common sense, like use of language and the way others are treated here. The rule about full name needed to participate in the Trading and Wanted sections is to help protect members from the few bad apples that like to show up and abuse those areas. We will let everyone know if any rules are added, modified or removed.
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