idun Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have recently found that it was quite difficult to discuss certain aspects of what happened on the DSK thread. Felt like I had to watch every word I wrote, as some posters could have found some of it offensive, perhaps. I don't nkow. So I was wondering if there should not be a more 'adult' section on this board. Where one clicks if one is over18 and realises that there might be offensive language etc.I'm in no way suggesting anything obscene, but somewhere where adults can have discussions.I was wondering what other posters thought about this idea.And mods, if the answer is no, then I will understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Seems a good idea where things can be discussed in a mature way without the isk of offending people. I am sure the mods can and will make sure that it would not degenerate into porn or indecency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I can't see any need for such a section. I have the impression that most readers/contributors are (well) over 18, so why not just take care with what you write (which is what we should all do) and that way you'll have less chance of offending anyone. [;-)]However, I find that I can offend people from time to time just by being direct, and that's without any "mature" content. [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 But sometimes I forget to use mammary glands and all hell breaks out.[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Are we talking about a board section or a bored section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert the InfoGipsy Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Yup. It can really go paridae-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 [quote user="idun"] I have recently found that it was quite difficult to discuss certain aspects of what happened on the DSK thread. Felt like I had to watch every word I wrote, as some posters could have found some of it offensive, perhaps. I don't nkow. So I was wondering if there should not be a more 'adult' section on this board. Where one clicks if one is over18 and realises that there might be offensive language etc.I'm in no way suggesting anything obscene, but somewhere where adults can have discussions.I was wondering what other posters thought about this idea.And mods, if the answer is no, then I will understand. [/quote]I think that the filter which appears to be built in to this forum needs to be looked at. I assume that the software was bought "off the peg" from America and contains a filter which censors words which are inoffensive to all but Bible-belt, born again, sub-teens. Test:How can Christians write about Jesus entering Jerusalem riding on an ass? How can I describe the birds in my garden? I have a nesting box containing redstart chicks, I have often seen the hen but never the cock. I can visit Oradour but can't describe the Nazi atrocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Frankly I think the owners of this Board are very unlikely to sanction an 'adult' section. CK : Archant run many forums and much of the word screening is common to them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 [quote user="Russethouse"]CK : Archant run many forums and much of the word screening is common to them all.[/quote]That is as it may be, it does not change the fact that the screening is culturally inappropriate and can transform sensible discussion into farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Fair enough. As Clark Kent's post shows, so much is already 'xxxx' rated when there is nothing whatsoever wrong with the words in question. So yes, it can turn a sensible conversation into something rather undignified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 [quote user="Clarkkent"][quote user="Russethouse"] CK : Archant run many forums and much of the word screening is common to them all.[/quote]That is as it may be, it does not change the fact that the screening is culturally inappropriate and can transform sensible discussion into farce.[/quote] With several words it depends on the context - frankly I don't think the mod team want to spend time sorting out spats over this type of thing ( unless you'd like to pay us of course ? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 You are absolutely correct. Context.It does depend on the context - the context here being that this is forum whose membership is mainly British and whose discussions are mainly about France. I imagine that all of Archant's forums are also British and European in focus. I don't believe for one second that there is any malicious intent in forcing software that contains culturally inappropriate screens onto users, nor would I consider that the purchasing decision was anything but rational, but I do think appropriate criteria were not considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Some years ago there was a change of software and the mods were invited to give their opinion. If I remember rightly we lobied quite hard for a different software but at the end the one we liked wasn't fit for Archants purpose, they know the technical parameters better than us. If I remember rightly we can add words to the profanity filter, but I don't think we can delete them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Fair enough. We shall just provoke unintended mirth on occasion.My pension won't stretch to paying you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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