Second Life Forums Archive - Poll: Forum Profanity Filters?

Taeja Diaz

Developmentally Delayed..

Join date: 24 Jun 2003

Posts: 107

04-05-2005 13:11

From: Bruno Buckenburger

I have no problem with individual users having this feature.

And Yes I don't think I actually stated my opinion. I agree Bruno, allowing this feature to be used as an option is a good idea. But since we all are adults and this game is for 18yrs and over, no, we should not be censored.

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Cristiano Midnight

Evil Snapshot Baron

Join date: 17 May 2003

Posts: 8,616

04-05-2005 13:12

From: Jonquille Noir

No.

Words have no more power than you choose to assign them. It's the intent behind the words where the offense lies, and profanity filters can not judge intent. Only our Admins can do that.

Calling someone a 'whore' should be no more offensive than articulately implying that they have sex for money or gifts. The intent is the same. The rest is semantics.

And for anyone who doesn't believe a well placed curse word can speak volumes, I submit: "You're the vulgarian, you fuck!"

* wild applause *

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Bruno Buckenburger

Registered User

Join date: 30 Dec 2004

Posts: 464

04-05-2005 13:14

From: Pathfinder Linden

OK, enough saying "please." Any more personal attacking nonsense and it's "formal warning" time for anyone involved (note: formal warnings go on your permanent record and can ultimately result in permanent forum banning).

<sits back and watches, hoping for the best but damn well planning for the worst>

I sympathize with your plight Pathfinder. Some have mentioned how we should be able to handle profanity as adults yet some others have shown no proof of being adults. Without singling out anyone, there have been warnings issued to the same people repeatedly. Since I have been on this board I have seen this over and over and over again, yet these people still pop up (or their alts pop up) and still pull the same stunts.

Send an email to the Grand Poo Bah Phillip and ask him for real dictatorial powers. And start chopping these same offenders off at the knees. Kick them out for 30 days on their first offense. Second, gone. Stay in game, stay out of the forums. If we're all supposed to be adults then we should assume responsibility like adults and suffer the consequences instead of being coddled.

Catherine Cotton

Tis Elfin

Join date: 2 Apr 2003

Posts: 3,001

04-05-2005 13:19

From: Bruno Buckenburger

I sympathize with your plight Pathfinder. Some have mentioned how we should be able to handle profanity as adults yet some others have shown no proof of being adults. Without singling out anyone, there have been warnings issued to the same people repeatedly. Since I have been on this board I have seen this over and over and over again, yet these people still pop up (or their alts pop up) and still pull the same stunts.

Send an email to the Grand Poo Bah Phillip and ask him for real dictatorial powers. And start chopping these same offenders off at the knees. Kick them out for 30 days on their first offense. Second, gone. Stay in game, stay out of the forums. If we're all supposed to be adults then we should assume responsibility like adults and suffer the consequences instead of being coddled.

I fully support these ideas. Ty Bruno.

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Lupo Clymer

The Lost Pagan

Join date: 13 Mar 2005

Posts: 778

04-05-2005 13:32

Why? We are all adults right?? Even if the new “Teen” group comes in they are 13. Lets get real people we all know the words. I love some people get made when you use the word Fuck, but then they have not problem using the word F$%@. Come one say it or don’t. I have never used words like that in the forum other then this post but you know why can’t I? Been to some of the #1 places Second Life? Most of them are Adult in nature. If you don’t mine Fucking why do you mind using the word?

Catherine Cotton

Tis Elfin

Join date: 2 Apr 2003

Posts: 3,001

04-05-2005 13:35

From: Lupo Clymer

If you don’t mine Fucking why do you mind using the word?

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Taco Rubio

also quite creepy

Join date: 15 Feb 2004

Posts: 3,349

04-05-2005 13:48

Arbel Vogel

Burstin' w/Fruit Flavor

Join date: 17 Oct 2004

Posts: 1,155

04-05-2005 13:54

From: Taco Rubio

*giggles*

Lo Jacobs

Awesome Possum

Join date: 28 May 2004

Posts: 2,734

04-05-2005 13:55

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Unhygienix Gullwing

I banged Pandastrong

Join date: 26 Jun 2004

Posts: 728

04-05-2005 13:56

Actually, I voted against the filter at first, but on reflection, I really don't see how it would be a bad idea; I just don't know whether the forum software is capable of implementing it. I think that if it's not already a part of vbulletin, that this would be a great "up-and-coming" feature that forum managers could implement. A forum member can already ignore other members that they don't agree with; why not an option that you could set whatever kind of filter you want, organized in the following way:

Filter by WORD (Create a list of taboo words for yourself)

Filter by POSTER (Basically an ignore list)

Filter by combination of POSTER + WORD(s)

Results could show in any combination, according to the the individual's preferences

Ignore WORD

Ignore POST

Ignore THREAD

So, for example:

IF WORD = (shit) OR (fuck) OR (whore) OR (cunt) THEN IGNORE WORD

Or, more elaborately,

IF POSTER = (Jane Avatar) AND WORD = ("goodbye"

OR ("leaving SL"

OR ("leaving Second Life"

THEN IGNORE THREAD

This doesn't have to apply just to profanity, forum users could determine any sort of critera to filter out, if they find it objectionable or don't wish to view it for any reason.

pandastrong Fairplay

all bout the BANG POW NOW

Join date: 16 Aug 2004

Posts: 2,920

04-05-2005 14:14

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~ Ulrika Zugzwang on the iconography of pandastrong in the media

"That's no good. Someone is going to take your place as SL's cutest boy while you're offline."

~ Ingrid Ingersoll on the topic of LL refusing to pay pandastrong for being in their game.

Catherine Cotton

Tis Elfin

Join date: 2 Apr 2003

Posts: 3,001

04-05-2005 14:29

What do all these pics have to do with the topic? Nothing.

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Jake Reitveld

Emperor of Second Life

Join date: 9 Mar 2005

Posts: 2,690

04-05-2005 14:40

Well perhaps the topic was subverted when a seires of repeat posts was put up? I am still on topic. No filter.

Aimee Weber

The one on the right

Join date: 30 Jan 2004

Posts: 4,286

04-05-2005 15:28

Catherine, Another idea... aren't there browser based plug-ins that filter out profanity? I skimmed something online about an application called Proxomitron. Maybe there is something useful there?

Using a plug-in would not only remove the workload of setting up filters from Linden Labs but would also protect you from profanity on ALL sites, not just SL.

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Catherine Cotton

Tis Elfin

Join date: 2 Apr 2003

Posts: 3,001

04-05-2005 15:56

From: Aimee Weber

Catherine, Another idea... aren't there browser based plug-ins that filter out profanity? I skimmed something online about an application called Proxomitron. Maybe there is something useful there?

Using a plug-in would not only remove the workload of setting up filters from Linden Labs but would also protect you from profanity on ALL sites, not just SL.

Thanks Aimee

will check that out.

Cat

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Lecktor Hannibal

YOUR MOM

Join date: 1 Jul 2004

Posts: 6,734

04-05-2005 16:57

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YOUR MOM says, 'Come visit us at SC MKII http://secondcitizen.net '

From: Khamon Fate

Oh, Lecktor, you're terrible.

Bikers have more fun than people !

Lianne Marten

Cheese Baron

Join date: 6 May 2004

Posts: 2,192

04-05-2005 16:58

From: Lecktor Hannibal

*wierd pic*

Owtch.

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Sox Rampal

Slinky Vagabond

Join date: 10 Sep 2004

Posts: 338

04-05-2005 17:16

I would never have thought I'd vote yes to this in a million years but after reading the 'Bedazzle' thread I just had to lol

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Poll: Forum Profanity Filters?
Taeja Diaz Developmentally Delayed.. Join date: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 107	04-05-2005 13:11 From: Bruno Buckenburger I have no problem with individual users having this feature. And Yes I don't think I actually stated my opinion. I agree Bruno, allowing this feature to be used as an option is a good idea. But since we all are adults and this game is for 18yrs and over, no, we should not be censored. _____________________ Think Furniture, Say.... TAEJA VU DESIGNS *Furniture Gallery* - Federal (130, 210) - Orginal furniture designs in a variety of styles to create the perfect decor for your home or club! *TVD Outlet* - Kelham (35, 139) - Browse through TVD's newest furniture designs at this location!
Cristiano Midnight Evil Snapshot Baron Join date: 17 May 2003 Posts: 8,616	04-05-2005 13:12 From: Jonquille Noir No. Words have no more power than you choose to assign them. It's the intent behind the words where the offense lies, and profanity filters can not judge intent. Only our Admins can do that. Calling someone a 'whore' should be no more offensive than articulately implying that they have sex for money or gifts. The intent is the same. The rest is semantics. And for anyone who doesn't believe a well placed curse word can speak volumes, I submit: "You're the vulgarian, you fuck!" * wild applause * _____________________ Cristiano ANOmations - huge selection of high quality, low priced animations all $100L or less. ~SLUniverse.com~ SL's oldest and largest community site, featuring Snapzilla image sharing, forums, and much more.
Bruno Buckenburger Registered User Join date: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 464	04-05-2005 13:14 From: Pathfinder Linden OK, enough saying "please." Any more personal attacking nonsense and it's "formal warning" time for anyone involved (note: formal warnings go on your permanent record and can ultimately result in permanent forum banning). <sits back and watches, hoping for the best but damn well planning for the worst> I sympathize with your plight Pathfinder. Some have mentioned how we should be able to handle profanity as adults yet some others have shown no proof of being adults. Without singling out anyone, there have been warnings issued to the same people repeatedly. Since I have been on this board I have seen this over and over and over again, yet these people still pop up (or their alts pop up) and still pull the same stunts. Send an email to the Grand Poo Bah Phillip and ask him for real dictatorial powers. And start chopping these same offenders off at the knees. Kick them out for 30 days on their first offense. Second, gone. Stay in game, stay out of the forums. If we're all supposed to be adults then we should assume responsibility like adults and suffer the consequences instead of being coddled.
Catherine Cotton Tis Elfin Join date: 2 Apr 2003 Posts: 3,001	04-05-2005 13:19 From: Bruno Buckenburger I sympathize with your plight Pathfinder. Some have mentioned how we should be able to handle profanity as adults yet some others have shown no proof of being adults. Without singling out anyone, there have been warnings issued to the same people repeatedly. Since I have been on this board I have seen this over and over and over again, yet these people still pop up (or their alts pop up) and still pull the same stunts. Send an email to the Grand Poo Bah Phillip and ask him for real dictatorial powers. And start chopping these same offenders off at the knees. Kick them out for 30 days on their first offense. Second, gone. Stay in game, stay out of the forums. If we're all supposed to be adults then we should assume responsibility like adults and suffer the consequences instead of being coddled. I fully support these ideas. Ty Bruno. _____________________
Lupo Clymer The Lost Pagan Join date: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 778	04-05-2005 13:32 Why? We are all adults right?? Even if the new “Teen” group comes in they are 13. Lets get real people we all know the words. I love some people get made when you use the word Fuck, but then they have not problem using the word F$%@. Come one say it or don’t. I have never used words like that in the forum other then this post but you know why can’t I? Been to some of the #1 places Second Life? Most of them are Adult in nature. If you don’t mine Fucking why do you mind using the word?
Catherine Cotton Tis Elfin Join date: 2 Apr 2003 Posts: 3,001	04-05-2005 13:35 From: Lupo Clymer If you don’t mine Fucking why do you mind using the word? _____________________
Taco Rubio also quite creepy Join date: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 3,349	04-05-2005 13:48
Arbel Vogel Burstin' w/Fruit Flavor Join date: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,155	04-05-2005 13:54 From: Taco Rubio giggles
Lo Jacobs Awesome Possum Join date: 28 May 2004 Posts: 2,734	04-05-2005 13:55 _____________________ http://churchofluxe.com/Luster
Unhygienix Gullwing I banged Pandastrong Join date: 26 Jun 2004 Posts: 728	04-05-2005 13:56 Actually, I voted against the filter at first, but on reflection, I really don't see how it would be a bad idea; I just don't know whether the forum software is capable of implementing it. I think that if it's not already a part of vbulletin, that this would be a great "up-and-coming" feature that forum managers could implement. A forum member can already ignore other members that they don't agree with; why not an option that you could set whatever kind of filter you want, organized in the following way: Filter by WORD (Create a list of taboo words for yourself) Filter by POSTER (Basically an ignore list) Filter by combination of POSTER + WORD(s) Results could show in any combination, according to the the individual's preferences Ignore WORD Ignore POST Ignore THREAD So, for example: IF WORD = (shit) OR (fuck) OR (whore) OR (cunt) THEN IGNORE WORD Or, more elaborately, IF POSTER = (Jane Avatar) AND WORD = ("goodbye" OR ("leaving SL" OR ("leaving Second Life" THEN IGNORE THREAD This doesn't have to apply just to profanity, forum users could determine any sort of critera to filter out, if they find it objectionable or don't wish to view it for any reason.
pandastrong Fairplay all bout the BANG POW NOW Join date: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 2,920	04-05-2005 14:14 _____________________ "Honestly, you are a gem -- fun, creative, and possessing strong social convictions. I think LL should be paying you to be in their game." ~ Ulrika Zugzwang on the iconography of pandastrong in the media "That's no good. Someone is going to take your place as SL's cutest boy while you're offline." ~ Ingrid Ingersoll on the topic of LL refusing to pay pandastrong for being in their game.
Catherine Cotton Tis Elfin Join date: 2 Apr 2003 Posts: 3,001	04-05-2005 14:29 What do all these pics have to do with the topic? Nothing. _____________________
Jake Reitveld Emperor of Second Life Join date: 9 Mar 2005 Posts: 2,690	04-05-2005 14:40 Well perhaps the topic was subverted when a seires of repeat posts was put up? I am still on topic. No filter.
Aimee Weber The one on the right Join date: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 4,286	04-05-2005 15:28 Catherine, Another idea... aren't there browser based plug-ins that filter out profanity? I skimmed something online about an application called Proxomitron. Maybe there is something useful there? Using a plug-in would not only remove the workload of setting up filters from Linden Labs but would also protect you from profanity on ALL sites, not just SL. _____________________
Catherine Cotton Tis Elfin Join date: 2 Apr 2003 Posts: 3,001	04-05-2005 15:56 From: Aimee Weber Catherine, Another idea... aren't there browser based plug-ins that filter out profanity? I skimmed something online about an application called Proxomitron. Maybe there is something useful there? Using a plug-in would not only remove the workload of setting up filters from Linden Labs but would also protect you from profanity on ALL sites, not just SL. Thanks Aimee will check that out. Cat _____________________
Lecktor Hannibal YOUR MOM Join date: 1 Jul 2004 Posts: 6,734	04-05-2005 16:57 _____________________ YOUR MOM says, 'Come visit us at SC MKII http://secondcitizen.net ' From: Khamon Fate Oh, Lecktor, you're terrible. Bikers have more fun than people !
Lianne Marten Cheese Baron Join date: 6 May 2004 Posts: 2,192	04-05-2005 16:58 From: Lecktor Hannibal wierd pic Owtch. _____________________
Sox Rampal Slinky Vagabond Join date: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 338	04-05-2005 17:16 I would never have thought I'd vote yes to this in a million years but after reading the 'Bedazzle' thread I just had to lol _____________________ Freedom is a wonderful thing but ONLY if you have someone to defend it.

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