The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Does anyone else remember that series? Truly dire wasn't it? Does everyone love this forum? 'Yeeeessss' I hear you shout. The one thing that Omleteers have said to me is that they find the forum so friendly and above all safe. In fact, I think it safe enough to let my 10 year old read it and post on here... we have quite a community now of junior users, some of them even younger than mine. Which leads me onto the subject in hand.. not a whinge or gripe, but just a gentle reminder to 'mind your language' when posting on the forum. We have a swear filter, which catches most of them but us mods have noticed lately that some users think it's fun to post naughty words and see if the filter picks them up..... of course, being all-seeing, us mods can actually see the words that the censor has blotted out As my very own 10 year old said to me the other day after reading a post by a forum member... it's not big, funny nor clever is it Mummy?'. http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24160 So, continue to enjoy yourselves (boobies, bums and pants are still OK ), but remember.... would you want a 9 year old reading what you're about to post? Here's one for you to enjoy... love those hairstyles!!!! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ub_RazVrdl0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I agree that the lack of insults and bad language is really refreshing on here. I only ever swear when I hurt myself or am really cross. I slipped a word pertaining to manure whilst cutting up hot pizza for my ED birthday tea the other night when I burned my already cut finger It did create some hilarity but I was quite embarassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I used to watch that, Clare . Showing my age up badly now . I would never swear in public although I do admit to using fruity language at home in moments of frustration but am usually reprimanded by my 15 year old for doing so with a look and a "Muuuuuum!!" if I get carried away. I don't see the need to use expletives on the forum though as they don't improve the telling of a story and certainly aren't necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Rosie does the same Kate I work with all men, in a business allied to the construction industry, so you can imagine that I hear some pretty fruity stuff at times. I am well used to turning a deaf ear (I actually DO have a deaf ear ) but they wouldn't consider using that language in front of children. I find the consideration of posters on this forum very refreshing; I browse on another, less polite, forum and the words used there make even my hair curl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 As my very own 10 year old said to me the other day after reading a post by a forum member... it's not big, funny nor clever is it Mummy?' Out of the mouths of babes.....that made me smile I agree that this is generally a nice, safe forum and it's not often you can get one where all age groups can join together like this.... I've had my mum and dad here for the weekend and my mum used a swear word last night, not a big or nasty one, but she never swears so it just sounded so funny! I nearly dropped my wine glass....nearly, but not quite you will be pleased to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I've had my mum and dad here for the weekend and my mum used a swear word last night, not a big or nasty one, but she never swears so it just sounded so funny! I nearly dropped my wine glass....nearly, but not quite you will be pleased to hear! I bet you'd have sworn if you had I don't swear much either but used to work in the Construction Industry as well so there's not much I haven't heard........I just ask myself if I would be happy for my Grandchildren to read what I'd written..........regardless of what they might already have heard from older children at the playground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have been known to allow the odd expletive pass from my lips in moments of frustration, and I can hold my had up to having been moderated for typing a naughty word and replacing a couple of letters with symbols. In general it is best to think how would this sound if I was addressing a room full of people of different ages and backgrounds in a professional capacity? How would it seem and what would they think of me? Would I look foolish in attempting to be cool and groovy and would I be insulting and offending them? Most of us do this. We can have a laugh and a bit of fun without being offensive or vulgar. Only rarely have I read things that have offended me or seen links to unsuitable material posted. Thank heavens for our even handed team of mods who zapp this kind of thing with expediency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Well said, it's one of the lovely things about this forum, that it's so upbeat, kind and friendly and pleasant to read. *trying to remember whether I've been guilty of using naughty words* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Which leads me onto the subject in hand.. not a whinge or gripe, but just a gentle reminder to 'mind your language' when posting on the forum. We have a swear filter, which catches most of them but us mods have noticed lately that some users think it's fun to post naughty words and see if the filter picks them up..... of course, being all-seeing, us mods can actually see the words that the censor has blotted out hmm - another way around the swear filter is to asterisk out letters - not wanting to point any fingers, Claret.... phil .....which is also against forum language guidelines Phil. Clare wasn't suggesting that beating the filter was a good idea, quite the opposite. Asterisked swearing will be edited too, so just a pain if people do it.....edit. Sheila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 What I like about this forum is that you can click on the postings and links and know that you won't get a nasty surprise. So, thank you moderators (and other forum members). Milly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I like the fact that I can have my children looking over my shoulder reading posts etc and I dont have to worry. Thanks mods/admin (even if she's not wearing her superpants anymore tsk tsk), it's a thankless task sometimes but most of us appreciate your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I hope I've been good. I see no reason for pointless " Ooops, word censored! " swearing on a forum such as this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I did get sensored recently but I was only referring to female dogs. It isn't my fault some mean people have turned it into a naughty word. I do like the fact that it is quite clean here. I visit another forum every now and then and I really hate the language it just makes the people seem crude and it isn't as if I don't slip up in language sometimes but there just isn't the need in the written word. PS I remember Mind Your Language too and I thought it was really funny back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 " Ooops, word censored! " Tut Tut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Which leads me onto the subject in hand.. not a whinge or gripe, but just a gentle reminder to 'mind your language' when posting on the forum. We have a swear filter, which catches most of them but us mods have noticed lately that some users think it's fun to post naughty words and see if the filter picks them up..... of course, being all-seeing, us mods can actually see the words that the censor has blotted out hmm - another way around the swear filter is to asterisk out letters - not wanting to point any fingers, Claret.... phil .....which is also against forum language guidelines Phil. Clare wasn't suggesting that beating the filter was a good idea, quite the opposite. Asterisked swearing will be edited too, so just a pain if people do it.....edit. Sheila. indeed Sheila - I was referring to Claret's practice of asterisking words to avoid the swear-word filter.. (which go unedited) - as you rightly point out - against the rules - and Claret helpfully points us to those rules... or maybe the rules are just for non-mods?? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Where ??? I've not noticed any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Where ??? I've not noticed any? most recent example I can remember is "Tribal T*ts" on the thread called "Liking Yourself" (page 7) asterisked to avoid the swear-filter presumably - why else would it be asterisked? put in small writing - because children can't read small writing?? the single most foul and child-unfriendly content linked to that I can ever remember seeing linked on this forum is still lurking un-moderated on page 5 of the "Celebs we Fancy" thread... Phil Edit - Buffie. Phil I edited your post today for using extremely foul language, without regard for forum users of any age but I assume hoping the filter would indeed filter your language. I am amazed you want to continue with this after a warning from Omlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Oh dear... "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her" I've used 'that word' referring to part of the female anatomy in front of my daughter before (and it doesn't appear in the swear filter to my knowledge), but I certainly wouldn't use the language that you've used recently Phil, and that's without digging back through the ages... You are well aware that the rules regarding language recently tightened with the influx of new, younger members. Now that you've managed to drag this pleasant thread down Phil, I am going to lock it before you do yourself any more damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
