Rathen4 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I see loads of diaries and posts that are thrown a bit out of kilter by this word being censored - I don't think I've ever seen anyone being called this word in anger on here - there are far better ones for that - and honestly it's just getting annoying having to figure out whether people are actually swearing or just trying to use this word. To be honest, any type of word filter on a forum is a bit silly, but really this one is a bit OTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndicate Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 i don't think it's the word coc.ky that is blocked, but more so the word coc.k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathen4 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Sorry, that's what I meant. It's a really unoffensive rubbish word and doesn't carry much weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndicate Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 [QUOTE=Rathen4;450991]Sorry, that's what I meant. It's a really unoffensive rubbish word and doesn't carry much weight.[/QUOTE] i agree, but then again i find censorship of "bad words" stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevermore Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 [QUOTE=Rathen4;450980]To be honest, any type of word filter on a forum is a bit silly, but really this one is a bit OTT.[/QUOTE] Dude, in essence, I agree with you but I think you're not considering something: this forum is more than a community for us to engage in, it's an advertisement, of sorts, for Arlie and Adam's (and others') business. They are clearly trying to promote an atmosphere that is as comfortable as possible for as many people as possible and I don't think that can be criticised when one realises that this is their work/livelihood. Would you consider saying "Hey, boss, I think we should allow the inclusion of rude words on the company website!" :D. So, while I and probably many others, are not offended by the word, it's just pointless to potentially alienate those who are for the sake of a few censored sections in a diary. Just my tuppence worth on the issue. Quote The Raven Nevermore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shape Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I doubt there's a single person on this planet who would find their way to these forums, see the word in question and form a more negative opinion of GDS as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertaker666 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Willy.... [I]*snicker*[/I] What I find strange isn't that the word is blocked, but that the "D" equivalent isn't blocked. Why have one blocked but not the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actarus Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 [QUOTE=Undertaker666;451029]Willy.... [I]*snicker*[/I] What I find strange isn't that the word is blocked, but that the "D" equivalent isn't blocked. Why have one blocked but not the other?[/QUOTE] My guess is that it happens to be some people's name; like Batman's former ward, Dick Grayson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertaker666 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 [QUOTE=Actarus;451030]My guess is that it happens to be some people's name; like Batman's former ward, Dick Grayson.[/QUOTE] You might be onto something there. There was a kid at my highschool who had a humourous surname but that'd get blocked. :D (just tried it and it doesn't get blocked! :eek:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevermore Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 [QUOTE=Actarus;451030]My guess is that it happens to be some people's name; like Batman's former ward, Dick Grayson.[/QUOTE] Haha, you guys remember the issues before Burning EXILE was Burning EXILE? Quote The Raven Nevermore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallbanger Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 [quote=The Shape;451024]I doubt there's a single person on this planet who would find their way to these forums, see the word in question and form a more negative opinion of GDS as a result.[/quote] While that might be true, it could also trigger blocking of the site by any of the internet filtering apps out there, causing a reduction in sales. *shrug* It is what it is, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actarus Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 [QUOTE=Nevermore;451032]Haha, you guys remember the issues before Burning EXILE was Burning EXILE? Quote The Raven Nevermore[/QUOTE] Dost thou mean Burning Taka****a? lol EDIT: Blasted filter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappyboy Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 [QUOTE=Undertaker666;451029]Willy.... [I]*snicker*[/I] What I find strange isn't that the word is blocked, but that the "D" equivalent isn't blocked. Why have one blocked but not the other?[/QUOTE] Simple. Because Dick is often a person's name. Both first and last but usually first. You want to tell Dickie Newcomer he can't have his real name as a posting ID because its also a rude reference to the man's Tab A? I don't think I do. Oh and to work around the filtering of the OP's word on forums, I usually replace the potential offensive rooster reference with one to wall sealant. I.E. "caulky". It may take a second or two to sight translate. But read aloud it pronounces almost exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtCabana Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It's just like on the Football Manager forum, it censors out the name of English team "S****horpe" because it has a rude word inside. I guess it's just unlucky that we can't use the word c*cky in dynasties. EDIT: It censors S****horpe out here too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebsy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I agree with the sentiments of the OP. Surely it can't be that hard to censor words whilst not censoring them when in the middle of a proper word? S****horpe being a prime example ofcourse. Always have to remember to write c0cky in my diary when describing a character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shape Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 [QUOTE=sebsy;451803]Surely it can't be that hard to censor words whilst not censoring them when in the middle of a proper word?[/QUOTE] Well I wouldn't be so sure to be honest, especially without it becoming so that you could simply use the plurals to ensure they got through the filter :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebsy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just censor out exact words surely? So you would censor c0ck, c0ckhead etc but not c0cky? Apologies for using this word but I am making an example :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevermore Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 [QUOTE=sebsy;451812]Apologies for using this word but I am making an example :)[/QUOTE] ...and, thus, could begin the downward spiral ;). The plural point is also correct. Any number of modifications to a given word could be made possible. I really don't see how it's that much of an issue. Quote The Raven Nevermore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallbanger Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Would be nice if there was some kind of contextual consideration (i.e. blocking the root word but not the original word that has a completely different meaning), but I figure that's beyond the capabilities of the board software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamelessposer Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 [QUOTE=sebsy;451812]So you would censor c0ck[/QUOTE] So much for my Red Rooster diary idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathen4 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 [QUOTE=sebsy;451812]Just censor out exact words surely? So you would censor c0ck, c0ckhead etc but not c0cky? Apologies for using this word but I am making an example :)[/QUOTE] I wouldn't censor any of those as they don't really count on the 'swearometer' for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comradebot Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I remember back when the Houston Texans first got an official message board and it'd censor the word "ass". And, naturally, we had a guy on the initial roster named something like "Bass". Probably the real reason they cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3LSHY Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 [QUOTE=Nevermore;451015] Just my tuppence worth on the issue.[/QUOTE] :O It didn't block out tuppence but it blocks out c ock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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