Censorship Policy - Page 5

04-20-2005, 06:17 PM

The users of ChiefsPlanet decided many years ago that we would censor a select few objectionable words. We decided the F-bomb, C-bomb, and N-bomb were amongst those. We have since added ANY racial slur to that list. We've also stated that any attempt to circumvent our automatic censor would result in severe punishment.

However, we've not been very consistent. For instance, I've always allowed a partially censored "fuck" to stand. I have never allowed umulats or other such methods of fooling the filter to remain if I discovered them. Our lack of consistency has recently been pointed out and I'd like to solve the issue. Please vote your preference.

**Bob Dole** · 04-20-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I'm tired of these broad strokes used to define PA.

Bob Dole was just trying to be courteous by not singling you out...

Otter · 04-20-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by badbobby

Bob Dole was just trying to be courteous by not singling you out...

Alright then.

Please PM me your home telephone number, address, next of kin, social security number and the names of your chiwawas and we'll conisder the matter settled.

**HemiEd** · 04-20-2005, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ENDelt260

I like how the profanity is intermingled with, what seems to me anyway, a somewhat formal speech pattern.

Using all these big words... expressing thoughts as verbosely as possible... with a few f-bombs and maybe a c*cksucker sprinkled in. It's weird to listen to.

Or, maybe I just drink too much whiskey while watching that show.

Yep, good take. The Hotel owner (Mayor) just cracks me up, I forget his name. His character seems to be the most gramatically correct. I may be sick, but I can not wait for the Calamity Jane fuck! What the hell was wrong with her lips in this last episode?

mcan · 04-20-2005, 07:41 PM

I feel like Chiefsplanet is a little world where I'm allowed to be myself among people who can also be themselves without fear that they are breaking the rules or being censored. That's why we all left the Star board in the first place.

I'm not saying that censoring a few words is as bad as what the Star board was doing, but I think it's a step in the wrong direction. I believe a good majority of the people on this board use these words on a regular basis, and even if they don't, few are probably offended just to see them. I also disagree that Chiefsplanet should be some kind of "clean" enviornment. We're a bunch of football fans that like women, and farts and shit. We shouldn't be ashamed of that. This is the place where we should CELEBRATE that.

Having an optional filter (like we do) should be enough.
Having the option of turning off signatures, avatars, and attachments (like we do) should be enough.
Policing ourselves in regards to spam, trolls, and VERY offensive posters (like we do) should be enough.

**Skip Towne** · 04-20-2005, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I thought folks your age were normally named Cletus, clemintine, Enos, Alvin, Jebediah.......stuff like that.

If'n you're scheduling a course at the 101 level on Fundamenals of Humor, I'd like to be the first to sign up.

I dunno, you got any funny pitchurs?

**CosmicPal** · 04-20-2005, 07:46 PM

Just like Carlin says, "It's just a *****ing word! The word itself is okay, it's the context behind the word that isn't."

mcan · 04-20-2005, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

Just like Carlin says, "It's just a *****ing word! The word itself is okay, it's the context behind the word that isn't."

It's all about context, IMO. Everything. People need to look strongly at what people mean, and not exactly what people say...

**Iowanian** · 04-20-2005, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

I dunno, you got any funny pitchurs?

I don't know, I'll have to look. I think I left them with my humor-Mojo.

Valiant · 04-20-2005, 07:54 PM

Bring on the ****s...

**Skip Towne** · 04-20-2005, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I don't know, I'll have to look. I think I left them with my humor-Mojo.

No pitchurs, we can't use you.

**Iowanian** · 04-20-2005, 07:58 PM

Come to think of it Skip........I did have this one little pic that I've been saving to recommend for badgranny's avatar.

angel · 04-20-2005, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mcan

We're a bunch of football fans that like women, and farts and shit. We shouldn't be ashamed of that. This is the place where we should CELEBRATE that.

I don't like you speaking for everyone... I'm a football fan, but I don't like women, farts and feces.

This board has been good at people being considerate. I haven't been around lately, but it's not too often that I see inappropriate language.
I say, as long as we keep it to a minimum, the way things are should suffice.

**Nzoner** · 04-20-2005, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Our lack of consistency has recently been pointed out and I'd like to solve the issue.

Do we get to meet the fockers?

I use the above variation which in the last year has been plastered across every theatre marquee, screen and movie guide in the USA,don't see how it should be a problem here.

Personally,I don't agree with the censorship issue and voted as such but alot of you were here long before I so I'll abide by whatever the final vote is.

mcan · 04-20-2005, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by angel

I don't like you speaking for everyone... I'm a football fan, but I don't like women, farts and feces.

This board has been good at people being considerate. I haven't been around lately, but it's not too often that I see inappropriate language.
I say, as long as we keep it to a minimum, the way things are should suffice.

I fail to see your point... Stupidhead...

1. I speak for everyone?
-Nope, I offered my opinion. Am I still allowed to do that?

2. You are a football fan that doesn't like women, etc...
-Never said you had to. But does the fact that you DON'T like women disallow us to celebrate the fact that most of us do?

3. Board has been good about being considerate...
-Considerate of what? People's sensitivity to "inappropriate language?" Maybe you haven't seen the multiple threads about the word "fuck" recently. Regardless, if you are sensitive about those words (or pictures or anything else), it's up to you to avoid them through the means provided. IE: profanity filters, turning off avatars/sigs/attachments. It shouldn't, IMO, be up to us to protect you from things you don't like by ceasing. This board is built by and meant for adults who are responsible for what they do and see.

Mcan
stirring the pot a bit...

**Skip Towne** · 04-20-2005, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

Come to think of it Skip........I did have this one little pic that I've been saving to recommend for badgranny's avatar.

Hey, that will work for badgranny but has little to do with our work. Don't call us, we'll call you.

View Poll Results: How should we enforce censorship of the f-bomb?
I could give a fuck. (this means you abstain)	46	30.87%
I feel strongly that it shouldn't be censored at all.	58	38.93%
I feel strongly that all variations should be fully censored.	16	10.74%
I think fuck is okay, but other variations should be censored.	29	19.46%
Voters: 149. You may not vote on this poll

04-20-2005, 06:17 PM
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Censorship Policy The users of ChiefsPlanet decided many years ago that we would censor a select few objectionable words. We decided the F-bomb, C-bomb, and N-bomb were amongst those. We have since added ANY racial slur to that list. We've also stated that any attempt to circumvent our automatic censor would result in severe punishment. However, we've not been very consistent. For instance, I've always allowed a partially censored "fuck" to stand. I have never allowed umulats or other such methods of fooling the filter to remain if I discovered them. Our lack of consistency has recently been pointed out and I'd like to solve the issue. Please vote your preference.
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04-20-2005, 07:41 PM	#64
mcan Apr 13,1949 – Dec 15, 2011 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9996085	I feel like Chiefsplanet is a little world where I'm allowed to be myself among people who can also be themselves without fear that they are breaking the rules or being censored. That's why we all left the Star board in the first place. I'm not saying that censoring a few words is as bad as what the Star board was doing, but I think it's a step in the wrong direction. I believe a good majority of the people on this board use these words on a regular basis, and even if they don't, few are probably offended just to see them. I also disagree that Chiefsplanet should be some kind of "clean" enviornment. We're a bunch of football fans that like women, and farts and shit. We shouldn't be ashamed of that. This is the place where we should CELEBRATE that. Having an optional filter (like we do) should be enough. Having the option of turning off signatures, avatars, and attachments (like we do) should be enough. Policing ourselves in regards to spam, trolls, and VERY offensive posters (like we do) should be enough.
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04-20-2005, 07:46 PM	#66
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	Just like Carlin says, "It's just a ****ing word! The word itself is okay, it's the context behind the word that isn't." __________________ - - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - Four blessings upon my fellow planeteers: Older whiskey, younger women, faster horses, and more money.
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04-20-2005, 07:54 PM	#69
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