Acronym junction, what's your function?

[Louis VI the Fat]

Two cents:


I'd prefer no use of 'wtf' and capitalised 'MILF'. They could conceivably be allowed, but with some reluctance.

Small case 'milf' is mostly acceptable - to me it's not an acronym, but a new word. Where 'milf' serves a literary purpose, it could be allowed.



Naturally, I myself would never use such dreadfully common language as 'milf'. I scoff at people who do, and heap scorn on posters whose lack of imagination forces them to resort to the shock value of vulgarities such as 'milfy' to get their point across.

[Hooahguy]

If the F word is not allowed, concealed versions should not be allowed either.

[Tellos Athenaios]

Naturally, I myself would never use such dreadfully common language as 'milf'. I scoff at people who do, and heap scorn on posters whose lack of imagination forces them to resort to the shock value of vulgarities such as 'milfy' to get their point across.

Well not exactly. First there's no particular use that you cannot easily express otherwise (it's not even moderately hard to do). Second it's not polite nor particularly appropriate. And third liberal use of mingled oaths, swearwords, curses, and other expletives quickly gets wearisome. Not unlike some of the animated GIFs or pictures of half naked women people seem fond of using in their forum avatars elsewhere; or for more direct analogy: whatever it is that comes out of the speakers when my brother plays his GTA 4 and failing any semblance of “dialogue”. And then Hooahguy is quite right: if you allow the f there, why not elsewhere and why not other less profane expressions?

Yes when done right a good curse, oath or other expletive can actually improve a bit of informal writing like a forum post. But mostly it tends to do the opposite.

[Beskar]

Only 7 year olds use 'WTF' and 'MILF', and they are too young to have access to a 'Teen' rated website. Therefore for their protection, possibly look in temporary banning them for 6 years, till they meet the 'Teen' rating requirement.

Though, in the memorable words of Star Wolf "What the heck?".

[Andres]

I understand why people want the rules on language to be less strict, but I've always been of the opinion that bad language all over the forum generally gives the impression of a less friendly, hostile environment.

Besides, it's not like you can't use other words to express yourself. There's also the general practice to replace swearwords with . If someone would post "What the ", then we all know what that person means anyway.

Then again, context is always very important. A swearword to "color" your post a bit more isn't as bad as using bad language in combination with an insult towards a fellow .Orgah.

I'd say keep the policy as it is. I won't complain if swearing would be allowed, because I don't care that much about it, but I would wholeheartedly support the decision to keep the current policy as it is. There are more than enough fora where you can use as much bad language as you want; the .Org is not one of them and that's just fine by me.

[Arjos]

I say that people are free to use whatever word they feel to use...
A word is just a word, and we give weight to it...
If someone has only swears to say, I think that it's bad for him, but he's entitled to have free speech...

[Brave Brave Sir Robin]

I would agree with keeping swear words and these acronyms off limits. Its nice to know that I can come to the .org and not have to read garbage all the time. Think of the .org as a fine dining establishment and other forums as the world's pubs and sports bars.

[Beskar]

I would agree with keeping swear words and these acronyms off limits. Its nice to know that I can come to the .org and not have to read garbage all the time. Think of the .org as a fine dining establishment and other forums as the world's pubs and sports bars.

I agree actually, the refreshing thing about the Org is the lack of swearing, along with the whole uniform style with the avatars. Removing those characteristics just makes the Org 'another forum'. The use of language greatly affects peoples opinions of the poster, and if all the posters experience a 'drop in standard', other users will also drop in their standard. You may get a few more members, especially those from a more immature crowd, you but you begin to lose what it is great with the Org.

Some one types: "wtf louis u milfy french frog eater", you instantly begin to characterise that poster as some one who has failed the educational system.

On the otherhand, when some one types: "I dare say, Louis VI the Fat, it appears you overexerted yourself on the mastication of fresh water amphibians." you would naturally have a higher opinion of the poster.

Rather extreme example, but the assumed quality of posting on the forum elicits similar responses. Imagine going to a upper class restaurant for a fine dining experience, you dress in a fine suit, you remember your manners, and you have an enjoyable cultured experience, this is the Org. Then there are other forums where you come across, which are akin to a ran-down pub with leaky smelling toilet, Bert at the bar is drunk, looks like he hasn't showered for 5 weeks and he scratches his nuts, it is definitely not the same experience.

[pevergreen]

If someone has only swears to say, I think that it's bad for him, but he's entitled to have free speech...

The org is not America, we are not entitled to free speech.

[Arjos]

The org is not America, we are not entitled to free speech.

I believe that it's written somewhere in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights XD
But hey, if people are offended by this let the moderators deal with it, I didn't expect the org to have such issues...
In EB I've never seen such a language, and if it appear I will certanly just ignore it...