Methinks the word filter is a bit overzealous.

[Dr House]

And the owner doesn't deign to come down here and explain himself? In another political forum I go to the webmaster takes an active role in moderating the forum.

Thanks for your help anyways.

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[ABoyNamedSue]

Originally Posted by Dr House

And the owner doesn't deign to come down here and explain himself?

Why should they? What possibly do they owe you an explanation about? This is a privately owned forum. In other words, it's a pseudo-fiefdom.

[Dr House]

Originally Posted by ABoyNamedSue

Why should they? What possibly do they owe you an explanation about?

Not saying they owe me anything, but it's common courtesy. Like I said, the webmaster at the other political forum I frequent actively administrates it and rules on complaints like this himself.

That said, I didn't start this thread to cause trouble, so on that note I take my leave.

*Bows out*

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[ABoyNamedSue]

Originally Posted by Dr House

Not saying they owe me anything, but it's common courtesy. Like I said, the webmaster at the other political forum I frequent actively administrates it and rules on complaints like this himself.

That said, I didn't start this thread to cause trouble, so on that note I take my leave.

I didn't respond to cause trouble with you. I just responded with facts. We get this question a LOT, and there's nothing we can do about it. The owner can literally do or say anything they want, and there's nothing (not even the moderators) can do about it.

Think of it this way...isn't it possible for someone to debate a point in a Disney movie? They can't say dam [sp] either.

[Sparky Farkas]

Originally Posted by CrusaderRabbit08

Be careful. Defeating the filter through little tricks like that can earn you an infraction or two. Some of the mods around here don't take kindly to that.

Indeed, I was warned early and often.

[Sparky Farkas]

Originally Posted by Jellah

I wont argue against the nanny filter because I am quite sure its not going away BUT I will say there are times profanity is quite appropriate and can be used to create a humorous punchline, put emphasis on something, used in clever ways and even used in a rather poetic manner ....not that most accomplish those goals when they use it, but I had to interject that there are times I do think its the best and most accurate way to express oneself or to get a point across.

Trust me, profanity has created some of the BEST laughs I ever had and are included in the most standout historic moments of my life (and most likely most who were present! LOL)

I therefore have quite a fondness and even reverence for profanity

(*)(*)(*)(*)ing-a, Jellah.

[Chesby05]

Yeah - I had an issue with that particular word being on the nanny filter as well. It seemed strange to me because there are a couple of other, harsher words that aren't on it. Horses for courses, I suppose.

[E_Pluribus_Venom]

Originally Posted by Dr House

Not saying they owe me anything, but it's common courtesy.

Well, I'd think you'd be more justified in seeking common courtesy if you had to pay a monthly fee to participate here.

[JeffLV]

Originally Posted by E_Pluribus_Venom

Well, I'd think you'd be more justified in seeking common courtesy if you had to pay a monthly fee to participate here.

Well hell, what do we need a feedback section for? Apparently the decisions have been made.

edit: on a side note, I like how "hell" is allowed, but "(*)(*)(*)(*)" isn't. Ah, good fun.

[E_Pluribus_Venom]

Originally Posted by JeffLV

Well hell, what do we need a feedback section for? Apparently the decisions have been made.

edit: on a side note, I like how "hell" is allowed, but "(*)(*)(*)(*)" isn't. Ah, good fun.

Well, there's a difference I think may be going unnoticed. There are inquiries that we, as mods, can handle and workout. There are also matters that are beyond our control... this being one of them. So, there's still value in a feedback section, but this one is simply out of our hands until the administrator decides otherwise.