Was I in the right?

[The Wizard]

I was also warned once for swearing. This was an instance when I (I swear profusely in average human interaction) used the words "jack s**t" (ho boy, hello next warning ) in a commentary on RTW's tactical gameplay ("that doesn't mean <insert curse>").

Now, considering that the Arena (where this was posted) has a sticky explicitly stating that you should not swear, plus the rule that you cannot go wild at CA on this forum (that that one applies here is debatable, but... meh), I suppose you could justify the warning.

But then... I wasn't cursing at anybody -- directly. In my opinion swearing should only become punishable when it's part of derogatory comment on a person (or entity, in the case of CA [and CA alone]).

Therefore, a swear word not directed at any particular person (an Orgah in most cases) should not be a warnable offense (making the comment "what a s****y movie, God d*mn!" in a random Frontroom thread legit). This forum isn't here to teach subjective morals (is it? ).

But, meh... gosh darned rules!

[Ser Clegane]

**** ******* ****** ******** ******* ****** ****** !

No - I won't do that kind of thing

Take that, you ***** ********** ***** ****** ***** !

Not even for chocolate.

[Vladimir]

Isn't the Backroom a PG-13 type forum? That means you're limited to one f-bomb (in a non sexual reference) and can show boobies.

[Mithrandir]

We don't have any age limit anywhere on the forum.

Except maybe in the babethread .

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

I got a warnning from Mith the Other Week, Last week I presume, and here the 3 PM's me and him exchange


"Wether or not he receieved a warning is
1. None of your bussines. I'm sure you wouldn't like it if other patrons knew about the warnings you've received either.
2.Not relevant to yours.

-Mithrandir."


First, I said a 4 letter word, the bad word for poopy poop in Backroom in a argument with a .org member I will not name. He Also said a Four Letter word, bad word for Heck. So, I wanted to know if he got Warn To, because it be unfair, and it would, if I got warn and he didn't. Not Revliant? what you mean? we both broke rules mith,and?

"You're point being ?

You made a post, you broke the forum rules, you received a warning. Period."

After Arguing with him again, I make my point clear, and he tells me this. Well of course, but I still hope he,the other .org member, got a warning.


and last

"


I don't see the irony.

It's not a game which you can "win".

When you signed up, you agreed to the rules. If you do not agree anymore ,I shall ask Tosa to suspend your account. If you do still agree to them, don't break them.

-Mithrandir."

Of Course, you can argue with the Mods all year, but you will never Win, they got mod power, so they will jsut ban you anyhow if you keep trying to fight them.Of course, I was fighting to get the other org member to get a Warning to, if he didn't already, because it be Highly Unfair if he got away with it, and I didn't. Get my Point??

Just wanted to psot it here :-) :-)

[Mithrandir]

Just wanted to psot it here :-) :-)

Funny that you leave out bits. Next time it's good nettiquette to ask permission to post private messages.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Funny that you leave out bits. Next time it's good nettiquette to ask permission to post private messages.

Want me to post the rest?


Yea, Funny thing is Sas, he blurred out Hell, and I blurred out crap, and I still got warn, even though I didn't say it outright, which would have broke the rules

[King Henry V]

We don't have any age limit anywhere on the forum.

Except maybe in the babethread .

However, as the lowest rated game, RTW, says 12+ on my box, so this forum, like the games on which it is founded, is only legally suitable for those aged 12 and above, isn't it?

[MSB]

Except maybe in the babethread .

Sadly computer whizz kids can easily access the babe thread even if they don't register. In my opinion the Babe Thread should be moved to the backroom where un-registered people cannot see it. Even better I think that the Babe Thread should be deleted for good.

[King Henry V]

Oh come on. There are loads of forums on the net which are completely devoted to babe pics and the like. Even someone was that desperate for some bare flesh they wouldn't come to a gaming site, they could just type "porn" into any search engine and voila.

[Andres]

Even someone was that desperate for some bare flesh they wouldn't come to a gaming site, they could just type "porn" into any search engine and voila.

Thnx for the tip mate!

*** types "porn" into several search engines ***

[drone]

Even better I think that the Babe Thread should be deleted for good.

Uh, no.

[AntiochusIII]

Even better I think that the Babe Thread should be deleted for good.

What the Helios do you mean!?

Mind you, it was quite funny when I received a flood of insults for a seemingly harmless comment of mine from another poster. The word was not used that often in real life when I think of a person insulting another; so it ends up strangely amusing instead of offensive. I really can't believe anyone could be that touchy, though, and I wasn't even baiting or anything like that...

I'd rather, you know, have the law in place but not always enforced. Since I'm a firm believer that there is a great amount of relativism, and that the content of the post counts -- "bad" words can, despite the remarks often made against this point, enhance a point one wants to make. Self-deragatory sarcasm is one example of that.

[The Spartan (Returns)]

Even better I think that the Babe Thread should be deleted for good.

i think you mean the Hunk Thread.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Want me to post the rest?

Was that a threat?!

[Papewaio]

Therefore, a swear word not directed at any particular person (an Orgah in most cases) should not be a warnable offense (making the comment "what a s****y movie, God d*mn!" in a random Frontroom thread legit). This forum isn't here to teach subjective morals (is it? ).

I don't think swearing is
a) all that subjective.
b) impossible to replace with some thought with a non-offensive expression.

Rudeness breeds a bad atmosphere of contempt for one another which in turn creates friction and leads to flame wars. Post as if your niece, aunt, grandma or minister was the one reviewing your wording. Being polite may take more ingenuity and effort but it does rub off on people.

Normally I give a zero point and edited warning for swearing not aimed at a person or a zero point warning with upto 24 hours to clean it up themselves or face a 2 point warning per offense.

For swearing at a person or multiple abuses then it is 2 points per offense and/or post.

Some of our longest term posters have had over 10 points in a flare up. They chill, go away for a bit and come back to contribute. Sometimes you have to know when to hold or when to fold.