Words you can't say in a thread title?
Cabra West
09-09-2006, 20:30
Ok, maybe it's just me, but recently there seems to have been a perceptible increase in thread names change by mod. That got me wondering what words you can't use in a thread title.
So far, we have :
- Penis
- Slut
- Shit
- Fucking
Anything else you noticed that was unacceptable?
Katganistan
09-09-2006, 20:43
Conservative. :p
*smacks Utracia with a soggy lasagna noodle.*
Please remember, folks, we're used in middle schools, with students as young as thirteen. They still can see the titles in the sidebars, so the wording of titles is held to a more stringent standard than what is inside the thread.
That said -- kindly don't take this as liberty to have a very innocuous thread title with graphic descriptions or ridiculous amonts of profanity and flaming in them. ;)
IL Ruffino
09-09-2006, 20:46
*smacks Utracia with a soggy lasagna noodle.*
Please remember, folks, we're used in middle schools, with students as young as thirteen. They still can see the titles in the sidebars, so the wording of titles is held to a more stringent standard than what is inside the thread.
That said -- kindly don't take this as liberty to have a very innocuous thread title with graphic descriptions or ridiculous amonts of profanity and flaming in them. ;)
I'd never!
And Kat, can I hump you?
Slut,
Assassin- it swears twice
Fass.
I'd never!
And Kat, can I hump you?
*cough*
<.<
Liberated New Ireland
09-09-2006, 20:48
*cough*
<.<
What, you wouldn't?
Psychotic Mongooses
09-09-2006, 20:49
So far, we have :
- Penis
- Slut
- Shit
- Fucking
Anything else you noticed that was unacceptable?
What, seriously?
If 13 year olds use the site, then why can we swear in the threads(where they can read it) and not in the title?
What, you wouldn't?
no, but asking a mod.....its like asking a police woman.........*blushes*
Cabra West
09-09-2006, 20:53
What, seriously?
Obviously. I remember that The line between sexy and unbecoming to a lady (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=498005) used to be called The line between sexy and slutty. Makes more sense that way, too ;)
Big Jim P
09-09-2006, 20:56
What, seriously?
Yep. "Slut" is now "unbecoming of a lady". PC is getting out of hand. And don't give me that "we have thirteen year olds on the forum" bullshit. They say things a helluva lot worse than "slut" Anyone wanting an education is foul language need only talk to a teenager for about three minutes.
Katganistan
09-09-2006, 20:57
Slut,
Assassin- it swears twice
Fass.
Um, the last two? Fine.
Katganistan
09-09-2006, 20:57
Kat, can I hump you?
No.
Liberated New Ireland
09-09-2006, 20:58
No.
Even if he says "please"?
Katganistan
09-09-2006, 20:58
You don't have to like it. Them's the site policy, friends.
Psychotic Mongooses
09-09-2006, 20:58
Obviously. I remember that The line between sexy and unbecoming to a lady (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=498005) used to be called The line between sexy and slutty. Makes more sense that way, too ;)
Sheesh. Where are we? Victorian Britain?
Liberated New Ireland
09-09-2006, 20:59
Sheesh. Where are we? Victorian Britain?
...Yes?
Liberated New Ireland
09-09-2006, 21:03
It is jolt.co.uk
*sigh* I always get that one wrong...
IL Ruffino
09-09-2006, 21:08
No.
*cries*
Sarkhaan
09-09-2006, 21:16
If 13 year olds use the site, then why can we swear in the threads(where they can read it) and not in the title?
Yep. "Slut" is now "unbecoming of a lady". PC is getting out of hand. And don't give me that "we have thirteen year olds on the forum" bullshit. They say things a helluva lot worse than "slut" Anyone wanting an education is foul language need only talk to a teenager for about three minutes.
IIRC, max offers this site out to teachers as a resource. The students can play the game, but teachers would restrict access to the forums. The thread titles, however, still show up on the sidebar and are visible to everyone, not just those who choose to venture into this blackhole that is "the forums".
The language would both trigger certain website blocking programs, as well as cause issues with parents and being able to use the site. Do teenagers swear? yes. Should they be swearing in school durring a class? no. Therefore, there is no reason (okay, there are a few, but that is a whole different thread) they should be reading swears on a website being used for class.
Eris Rising
09-09-2006, 23:05
Sheesh. Where are we? Victorian Britain?
Mod land. Damn they're realy getting out of control here . . .
I agree with the mods. There are younger children from schools that use the site. If you don't like it then go make your own forum...or join mine :p
Soviestan
09-09-2006, 23:14
shithead.
fucktard.
slut.
Can we say "whore" or "jackass"? I'm curious because if we can I just may start a why Hillary Clinton is a whore and a jackass. If we can't...well if we can't I won't really.
IIRC, max offers this site out to teachers as a resource. The students can play the game, but teachers would restrict access to the forums. The thread titles, however, still show up on the sidebar and are visible to everyone, not just those who choose to venture into this blackhole that is "the forums".
The language would both trigger certain website blocking programs, as well as cause issues with parents and being able to use the site. Do teenagers swear? yes. Should they be swearing in school durring a class? no. Therefore, there is no reason (okay, there are a few, but that is a whole different thread) they should be reading swears on a website being used for class.
Oh yeah, I forgot the thread titles came up there. Aren't long thread titles shortened though? *checks*
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Whereyouthinkyougoing
09-09-2006, 23:17
IIRC, max offers this site out to teachers as a resource. The students can play the game, but teachers would restrict access to the forums. The thread titles, however, still show up on the sidebar and are visible to everyone, not just those who choose to venture into this blackhole that is "the forums".
The language would both trigger certain website blocking programs, as well as cause issues with parents and being able to use the site. Do teenagers swear? yes. Should they be swearing in school durring a class? no. Therefore, there is no reason (okay, there are a few, but that is a whole different thread) they should be reading swears on a website being used for class.
Ah, see, that actually make sense. I had forgotten about the "Latest Threads" sidebar.
I didn't know that they were blocked from the forum, either.
Sarkhaan
09-09-2006, 23:18
Ah, see, that actually make sense. I had forgotten about the "Latest Threads" sidebar.
I didn't know that they were blocked from the forum, either.
well, I don't think they're "blocked" perse, but that while they are in class, the teacher would keep an eye on them
*smacks Utracia with a soggy lasagna noodle.*
Please remember, folks, we're used in middle schools, with students as young as thirteen. They still can see the titles in the sidebars, so the wording of titles is held to a more stringent standard than what is inside the thread.
That said -- kindly don't take this as liberty to have a very innocuous thread title with graphic descriptions or ridiculous amonts of profanity and flaming in them. ;)
I am so chastised.
*looks down sheepishly*
Lesson here folks, when discipline needs to be administered, never overlook the soggy lasagna noodle. ;)
Big Jim P
09-09-2006, 23:27
One question: Since this site is used in shcools (the justification for censoring thread titles) and religion is not to be taught in public schools (here in America at least) shouldn't all religious references in thread titles be removed or changed?
Harlesburg
09-09-2006, 23:27
If 13 year olds use the site, then why can we swear in the threads(where they can read it) and not in the title?
Maybe we're not meant to. *Shifty eyes*
Harlesburg
09-09-2006, 23:30
I agree with the mods. There are younger children from schools that use the site. If you don't like it then go make your own forum...or join mine :p
I concur, except join my forum, not his!
IL Ruffino
09-09-2006, 23:31
One question: Since this site is used in shcools (the justification for censoring thread titles) and religion is not to be taught in public schools (here in America at least) shouldn't all religious references in thread titles be removed or changed?
:eek:
Maybe we're not meant to. *Shifty eyes*
That's fucking bullshit.
;)
Big Jim P
09-09-2006, 23:33
That's fucking bullshit.
;)
Fucking bullshit? Sounds messy.
Ok, maybe it's just me, but recently there seems to have been a perceptible increase in thread names change by mod. That got me wondering what words you can't use in a thread title.
So far, we have :
- Penis
- Slut
- Shit
- Fucking
Anything else you noticed that was unacceptable?what were the seven words one could not say on air...
oh yeah...
Tits
Shit
****
Fuck
MotherFucker
Cocksucker
Piss
Chandelier
10-09-2006, 02:09
One question: Since this site is used in shcools (the justification for censoring thread titles) and religion is not to be taught in public schools (here in America at least) shouldn't all religious references in thread titles be removed or changed?
But religion is allowed to be taught to some degree. We studied many different religious works as literature last year.
what were the seven words one could not say on air...
oh yeah...
Tits
Shit
****
Fuck
MotherFucker
Cocksucker
Piss
Haha, piss. That one seems out of place... I'm actually sure I've heard the word piss on air. And I don't get cable (anymore) and I certainly haven't sat down and really watched the "uncensored" networks such as HBO or Showtime. Piss...
Anyway, back to the point at hand. Since penis is not allowed to be said in titles, will vagina be censored too? It's the only unsexist thing to do. And don't 13 year olds have sex ed.? I had it when I was 12. I remember it well, penis and vagina and fallopian tubes and prostate. Not to mention the passing around of condoms and other contraceptives. And the diagrams and slide shows. Jesus christ, the horrible, bloody miracle of birth!!
Okielahoma
10-09-2006, 02:54
No.
A wise choice:p
The Atlantian islands
10-09-2006, 02:58
Ok, maybe it's just me, but recently there seems to have been a perceptible increase in thread names change by mod. That got me wondering what words you can't use in a thread title.
So far, we have :
- Penis
- Slut
- Shit
- Fucking
Anything else you noticed that was unacceptable?
Actually, I made a thread about the upcoming Hurricane to Florida that was called, "Hurricane, bitches!"....and they took the "bitches' out.:(
Damn Mods!
*Straps on AK-47 and Ski-mask*.....
"Come and get me, Mods!"
.................bitches
Tactical Grace
10-09-2006, 03:26
The way I always saw it, if it's not adding anything, there is no need for it to be there. Save it for the body text - sticking it in the title lowers the tone of the forum (and yes, I do realise how unbelievable that sounds in the context of NSG).
Yootopia
10-09-2006, 03:31
"Koresh"
"Jihad"
And other such words that ECHELON will track. I suppose.
The Atlantian islands
10-09-2006, 03:37
The way I always saw it, if it's not adding anything, there is no need for it to be there. Save it for the body text - sticking it in the title lowers the tone of the forum (and yes, I do realise how unbelievable that sounds in the context of NSG).
Are you back with us? And why do you still have your cool avatar? And, and, and and.....
*fades into nothing-ness*
Zexaland
10-09-2006, 04:40
-"Let's Roll"
-"with a hot mom"
-"Awesome sex"
-anything in leet
-"We should just nuke [BLANK] already"
-"are I pregnant?"
-"Help with homework"
-"ZOMG!!"
Eris Rising
10-09-2006, 04:44
-"Let's Roll"
-"with a hot mom"
-"Awesome sex"
-anything in leet
-"We should just nuke [BLANK] already"
-"are I pregnant?"
-"Help with homework"
-"ZOMG!!"
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