Swearing

[pacmania_2001]

Since this is a bit of a controversial issue of late and their isn't really a set policy on it I decided to create a poll to gauge what the general consensus was.

So how do you feel about swearing on DVDRHelp?

I think that it's acceptable as long as it's not excessive (i.e every second word) or used to abuse other people.

[tgpo]

I personally don't see a need for it.

[VCDHunter]

I really don't care, swear all you freaking like. What the feck would jeex post if you banned swearing ?

[Will Hay]

It should be allowed, but only in small doses, and moderators should accept this board gets heated sometimes.
We're not all farm-boys with black hats and massive beards who refuse to use hair-dryers, we all come from different backgrounds.
Will Hay

[Tommyknocker]

Can't resolve this issue without realizing "Tgpo" itself is a terrible word to say. Go out and shout it from your porch and see how many mothers come running out of their houses to snatch up their children to take them to safety, how mean-spirited watch dogs cower into their dog houses, how birds in the trees stop singing at the mere sound of it. Until we can remove that horrible sound from the tongues of men, swearing will always be with us.

[Will Hay]

Can't resolve this issue without realizing "Tgpo" itself is a terrible word to say

[jeex]

in small doses its cool, and maybe once in a blue moon a swear fest. but it would be stupid if every response in a thread was a "**** this" and "**** that" and "**** you".

[Guest]

in small doses its cool, and maybe once in a blue moon a swear fest. but it would be stupid if every response in a thread was a "**** this" and "**** that" and "**** you".

Kinda like the HBO series "Deadwood"

[Baldrick]

I personally see a need for it. . But not in the ******* subjects.

[redwudz]

Baldrick, great reply, LOL. Doesn't bother me that much, as long as it's not excessive and personally directed.

[The village idiot]

as long as it's not ... and personally directed.

personally directed is called flaming, and should not be permitted. It should also be noted that Jeex has the correct attitude too, not every thought should be conveyed with this type of language.

That said:

Where did I put my ******* pitch fork? Got to make sure it is out of the road before that god damn horse drawn wagon comes through to haul the hay back to the barn.

[indolikaa]

Who ******* complained about swearing this time? :P


With one exception, I have no problems with it, seeing I use the more choice words in the vocabulary on an hourly basis in my line of work. When others around here use it, I don't even notice it.

[Cobra]

I think it should be allowed to a mild extent. Sometimes, you have to express yourself clearly using more colourful language. Anyway, the word "****" is an incredible word - see the following Public Service Video:

http://funny.co.il/flash/****.html

For some reason, this clip doesn't tell you when it's loaded. Watch your download rate to see when it's done.... And enjoy!

Cobra

[Will Hay]

Are people not voting it should be allowed, or is there some shit going down with the poll?
Will

[teegee420]

http://funny.co.il/flash/****.html

"The one magical word." Simply beautiful.

[Hardcoreruss]

I personally see a need for it. . But not in the ******* subjects.

Quality Baldrick, did not expect to see this from you. **** yeah you need swearing, not too much but you need it, gets the point across.

[glockjs]

**** n a' it should be aloud, in small doses though... radio and tv have desensatised me in the last couple years so it's all part of my vocab, god bless america... of course i would have rather grown up in europe and saw booby's, but what can u do.. the people who do not swear balance out the ones who do here, i would be scurrred if nobody swore on here...thinkin this was utah or somethin...

[flaninacupboard]

that was excellent, those pyhton boys have a lot to answer for!

I sometimes swear to accentuate my words - i find it almost a neccesity during non-vocal coomunication otherwise people wouldn't always understand your tone. (especially hard when i am being very english and drab/dry)

[Cobra]

"The one magical word." Simply beautiful.

Isn't it just? I love the way that video was done, very cool.

Cobra

[mrtristan]

I swear as much online, as I do in real life, which isn't very much. I personally don't have a problem with swearing, unless it's excessive or used to verbally abuse another person.

I think putting a ban on swearing would be too restrictive.

Sometimes you just gotta get ******* creative, know what I mean?

[indolikaa]

I think it should be allowed to a mild extent. Sometimes, you have to express yourself clearly using more colourful language. Anyway, the word "****" is an incredible word - see the following Public Service Video:

http://funny.co.il/flash/****.html

For some reason, this clip doesn't tell you when it's loaded. Watch your download rate to see when it's done.... And enjoy!

Cobra

Absofuckinglutely marvelous!

[ChrisX]

I sometimes swear and I believe this be limited as when and where as appropriate.

On DVDRHelp.com is fine by me as long as it's not excessive.

I do find swearing at inappropriate places and times can be offensive such as on TV, on the radio, in the church, some clubs and in such public places where foul language as prohibited, not at the right place or not recommended.

This is out, in front of the children, in the workplace, to the boss, to the customers and so on.

Don’t blurt out to people who are sensitive to these types of profanities such as people who known to be religious for example.

I don’t think the F word should be allowed on the TV such as a popular evening drama series.

There was a report the other day in Australia when a number people complained on the F word used on Channel Seven all over the country. Check out: Channel Seven

This is another one on TV: TV Complaint

Swearing on the DVD movie and the music CD to me as acceptable as long as appropriate, too make sense and not too much.

This on a new music CD: 26 expletives on No 1

Someone on another online forum recently blurted out Jesus Christ and I found this as offensive. However foul language generally as out on that forum.

On that Australian online forum, any foul language isn’t tolerated and against the rules and the member in risk of being banned using such expletive.

The moderator of that forum can censor and delete the offending posts at any time without warning. He/she can as well sin bin that member for some days or indefinitely.

The DVDRHelp forums as much more relaxed as far as swearing is concerned and I don’t mind at all.

[Rookie64]

It's vary rare that I swear...in most cases it's done as parody or quoting someone or something.

I'm not offended by it at all - and hear it all the time everywhere.

I know some consider it bad taste, or whatever...but I don't have that attidude towards anything really. It doesn't bother me at all...if you use colorful language, that's a part of your personality.


I'd rather know what was really on someone's mind instead of living in a world of plastic smiles.

This is the Internet - I think people who can't accept how others talk shouldn't be online to begin with...I have a strong opinion about that.

This isn't AOL...and I personally can't stand that mentality.
But if you're one those types, AOL was made just for you - so go there and stay off the real 'net, since you can't cope with the real world :P

This also isn't a playground for your kids.

[indolikaa]

...I'm not offended by it at all - and hear it all the time everywhere.

I know some consider it bad taste, or whatever...but I don't have that attidude towards anything really. It doesn't bother me at all...if you use colorful language, that's a part of your personality.


I'd rather know what was really on someone's mind instead of living in a world of plastic smiles.

This is the Internet - I think people who can't accept how others talk shouldn't be online to begin with...I have a strong opinion about that.

This isn't AOL...and I personally can't stand that mentality.
But if you're one those types, AOL was made just for you - so go there and stay off the real 'net, since you can't cope with the real world :P

This also isn't a playground for your kids.

I agree.

[northcat_8]

I don't have a problem with it, last time I paid attention in english class the main purpose of language was for communication.

**** You is a unmistakable articulation of a person's feelings.

[jeex]

I personally see a need for it. . But not in the ******* subjects.

this is a perfect example of what makes baldrick a great admin

[indolikaa]

I personally see a need for it. . But not in the ******* subjects.

this is a perfect example of what makes baldrick a great admin

No argument there, jeex.

[gmatov]

Glock,

"**** n a' it should be aloud" "up in europe and saw booby's".

What a post. Swearing is at least acceptable, here, yet your upbringing nudges you toward your next comment. Not tits, nor breasts, but "boobies". NOT a criticism, here. Just how different cultures are, and not the difference between Europeans, Americans, nor even Swedes, as Baldrick shows.

At work, for the past 40 years, it's been the norm to use "foul" language. The words don't mean anything, in that context. To use the same language outside work was just not done unless severely provoked. Same with the military, most of the movies you guys have seen are more or less accurate, in that respect.

Ah, well, boys will be boys, men will be men, and if you walked into a Lady"s restroom ( Loo, for you other guys), you might just be surprised at how they speak.

TGPO, for one, and no offense, comes across as a Southern Baptist, a Fundamentalist, and I would be surprised if he did not take a bit of umbrage at some of the language posted here. He has, however, refrained from firing at the language he does have to read. ( I base this on the umbrage you DID take on the Evolution/Creation thread, don't take it personally. You have your beliefs, I have mine, 'nuff said, not supposed to be religious.)

Cheers,

George

[tgpo]

TGPO, for one, and no offense, comes across as a Southern Baptist

You hit the nail on the head

[gmatov]

TGPO,

I thought I did, and, again, no offense.

The language in some posts must have you wondering why you took the job.

Cheers,

George