Word censoring

[aander91]

I would like an option to opt out all censoring really.

This would be nice. Doable?

[OzzyOzrock]

Heh... anyways, I'm not sure if this censor thing is supposed to be funny or just stupid anymore. It'd be funnier if the replacing words actually would fit in the same context of the censored word.

[death_au]

You know, censoring can really change the meaning of a sentence. For example:
"**** this new system"

(as it stands at the time of writing, the f-word is replaced with ♥)
So when in reality I'm saying I hate it, it looks like I'm saying I love it.

I think I'd prefer words with similar meanings or just stick with the ****.
Or something like ████

[Rapt0r]

But what about my idea? :C

[death_au]

You mean being able to say 'ass-hat' ? :P

Personally, not sure. Surely there would be a word filtering opt-out mod out there somewhere, but I have no opinion either way.

[Ugly Pasta]

I **** all of you.

[Jama7301]

You mean being able to say 'ass-hat' ? :P

Personally, not sure. Surely there would be a word filtering opt-out mod out there somewhere, but I have no opinion either way.

I think he means the "Curse Filter Opt-Out" option, so you can view posts as they were written. Maybe make it an option for members 16+ of age or something?

[death_au]

I ♥ all of you.

poop?

-- Edit: 26 May 2010, 11:04 --

Personally, not sure. Surely there would be a word filtering opt-out mod out there somewhere, but I have no opinion either way.

I think he means the "Curse Filter Opt-Out" option, so you can view posts as they were written. Maybe make it an option for members 16+ of age or something?

If you discount the first line, you'll see I did know what he meant.
Joke fail.

[Rapt0r]

If opting out is not an option, I would like words that aren't as harsh but have the same meaning. Instead of ass-hat, I get butt-hat.

[Ambiguity]

You know, censoring can really change the meaning of a sentence. For example:
"♥ this new system"

(as it stands at the time of writing, the f-word is replaced with ♥)
So when in reality I'm saying I hate it, it looks like I'm saying I love it.

I think I'd prefer words with similar meanings or just stick with the ****.
Or something like ████

Well in the case of the f-bomb it depends on how your using it. Like.... "I'd ♥ you" = "I'd make love to you".

My vote would be for the "opt-out" idea, or maybe keep the "*" censoring, but make them the exact same character count as the censored word so you can get a better guess of what was said.

[Lysdestic]

At the end of the day, I don't care if words or censored or not, I would just prefer the traditional asterisk method over random words that screw up the point you are trying to make.

A few asterisks over the "f-bomb" show that you are angry, but in a kid-safe way. But a random symbol or word detracts all meaning from that.

Also, the idea of disabling all censoring for members over a certain age isn't a good idea. More people would be profane just because they can , and for the people that are censored, it wouldn't be very cohesive.

[nwru]

Interesting feedback. I was really just doing this for a few laughs, but you guys took it seriously, hehe

Fair enough, I've implemented something even better. Go ahead and try

[Lysdestic]

Ha ha, nice.

Also, when do we not take things too seriously here?

[KTownEgghead]

GODDAMN BUTTS ARE FOR POOPING!

Clever, 'ru. Very clever.

[death_au]

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