07-14-2017, 12:34 PM
(07-14-2017, 12:27 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: I don't like mod critiquing out in the open because it just isn't good form. I should stop there because we know where this is going if I continue, but I must. After all, this thread is a lot about clarifying how things go in here with the mods.
I think I see where clarification is being sought. To me, masking to get around censors would be putting spaces or hyphens between letters to get around it. I'll use a word that is not censored for effect:
D A M N or D-A-M-N/D*A*M*N
That makes the word still readable and is skirting around the filter. By using D$%^ or D___ it does make a reader know what the word is without it being readable to everyone and is no different than someone saying "the D-word." If we are including those things into the idea of skirting the censor on the board, then anytime someone says "the F-word" then they would be skirting it as well.
Personally, I just type out **** because I am lazy and don't care, but I can see why there is confusion there when compounded with inconsistent application.
I am not in favor of trying to get around the filters. That is suspension worthy. The filter list should grow to ensure all these undercover words are included.
