Support NeoGAF

[SniperHunter]

wilbury are you disrespecting me?

junior junior memeber hahahah, nice tag bro.

 

[Wilbur]

yeah I dunno you must have made some crazy posts.. I like you wilbur

i like you blam spac

 

[commish]

Don't act like an idiot. The key to not being permabanned!

 

[Derrick01]

When is death ever 'hilarious'?

Most of the deaths on that 1000 ways to die show are funny as hell. I don't know if they're real or not but man I hope so, most of them are a result of the person's own stupidity.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Don't act like an idiot. The key to not being permabanned!

But what if you are an idiot.

 

[Captain Ganz]

Minor question for those aware of the new swearing policy - I understand that calling someone a bitch isn't okay, but is using bitch not as a direct insult (Like, "Quit bitching") in the clear?

 

[commish]

Minor question for those aware of the new swearing policy - I understand that calling someone a bitch isn't okay, but is using bitch not as a direct insult (Like, "Quit bitching") in the clear?

Do you honestly not know the difference? If not, then refrain completely.

 

[Captain Ganz]

Do you honestly not know the difference? If not, then refrain completely.

Well, the word bitching implies that complaining is something only a bitch ie woman would do, so I was wondering where it lied.

 

[Roland Garros]

This swearing enforcement has been so poorly handled by the mods. Definitely some lessons in it for next time.

 

[SteveWinwood]

I seems to have missed this swearing thingy. Linky?

Edit: Nevermind I did this crazy thing called reading.

 

[SriK]

The bans on "bitch," "cunt," etc. are just against calling other posters names (or is it calling anyone a name, even e.g. celebrities or fictional characters?) right? Also, variations on "retarded" are off limits or not? Just want to clarify, thanks.

 

[GamerVoice]

It's ok to call a gay man a bitch if he plays up to "lol u go gurl", right?

 

[DarkKyo]

I got banned for saying I liked Mass Effect 3. Don't go against popular opinion!

 

[blame space]

It's ok to call a gay man a bitch if he plays up to "lol u go gurl", right?

no the word is offensive no matter the context

 

[GamerVoice]

no the word is offensive no matter the context

I hope these exceptions aren't allowed to stand. I've seen pop GAF say bitch non stop and it's horrible.

 

[blame space]

these exceptions will not stand.

 

[G-Fex]

So pretty much Eggman, Blame Space and Wilbury and Ortrebor are all the same person.

 

[lunch]

I hope these exceptions aren't allowed to stand. I've seen pop GAF say bitch non stop and it's horrible.

PopGAF is its own monster.

 

[GamerVoice]

PopGAF is its own monster.

I just went in the gay thread (I was curious) and someone has bitch in their tag. A mod should probably take care of it.

 

[blame space]

So pretty much Eggman, Blame Space and Wilbury and Ortrebor are all the same person.

congratulations, you can't read!

 

[A Pretty Panda]

So pretty much Eggman, Blame Space and Wilbury and Ortrebor are all the same person.

And that Holy Wars guy.

KOG I don't even know who you are anymore with that avatar.

 

[A Human Becoming]

So pretty much Eggman, Blame Space and Wilbury and Ortrebor are all the same person.

I'd say you and G-Fex were the same person but G-Fex is permanently connected to a Yugi avatar.

 

[SteveWinwood]

So pretty much Eggman, Blame Space and Wilbury and Ortrebor are all the same person.

Blame and Ortrebor are funny.

 

[G-Fex]

And that Holy Wars guy.

KOG I don't even know who you are anymore with that avatar.

That's right, Holy wars too.

So pretty much it's like This gigantic monstrous tyrant but rather than being a deadly ultimate biological weapon, it's a terrible joke poster.

:\

 

[blame space]

I just went in the gay thread (I was curious) and someone has bitch in their tag. A mod should probably take care of it.

it's ok when they do it. it's a joke, then.

motherfucking dumbshit administrators

 

[lunch]

blame space you edited. I thought you didn't cave to anyone.

 

[blame space]

I edited for accuracy.

 

[blame space]

I cave to no one. I speak for the people.

until blackace edits all my posts

 

[Vagabundo]

dp is for losers

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

I was very nervous my first day posting, which was only a few days ago.

Still kind of am. I always think about what I type first, asking myself, "You've been lurking here for years, you see what people get banned for.... is this even remotely banworthy?"

If there's even the slightest chance that it is, I pull back and don't post it.

 

[GamerVoice]

I was very nervous my first day posting, which was only a few days ago.

Still kind of am. I always think about what I type first, asking myself, "You've been lurking here for years, you see what people get banned for.... is this even remotely banworthy?"

If there's even the slightest chance that it is, I pull back and don't post it.

if you live your life like that how can you enjoy yourself. Let it go, just let your heart speak first.

 

[G-Fex]

congratulations, you can't read!

No, I can.

But I knew this old person who was ashamed to admit that he couldn't read.

Blame.....is your name Harold?

it is isn't it? Ahh my cod.

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

if you live your life like that how can you enjoy yourself. Let it go, just let your heart speak first.

No way, man.

Waited too long to be able to post here to lose it by saying something stupid. =P

 

[lunch]

No way, man.

Waited too long to be able to post here to lose it by saying something stupid. =P

Same here. If I disagree with somebody and feel I'm going to argue, I back out of the thread. It makes posting more fun, because I don't have to deal with petty arguments.

That said, I can't believe you'd take your username from the worst book by the Brontë sisters.

 

[charlequin]

The bans on "bitch," "cunt," etc. are just against calling other posters names (or is it calling anyone a name, even e.g. celebrities or fictional characters?) right?

As a very broad (and not absolute) rule, insults are less tolerable against gaffers (i.e. people you're actually talking to in a conversation) than public figures (and moreso again vs. fictional characters), but "cunt" is definitely in the category with words that you shouldn't call anyone for any reason.

Also, variations on "retarded" are off limits or not? Just want to clarify, thanks.

As an insult? Definitely not okay. As a non-specific descriptor ("this situation is retarded") -- I don't really recommend it personally but I can't recall anyone being banned for this. As I think we've tried to make clear when we've talked about this before, our goal isn't to rein in coarse language or anything, just to police how people treat other people.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

I just went in the gay thread (I was curious) and someone has bitch in their tag. A mod should probably take care of it.

There are actually quite a few tags on GAF that probably wouldn't fly as direct posts - "will suck cock while GAF watches" "allergic to pussy" "so-and-so's bitch" "motherfucking dumbshit member", etc.

 

[NullPointer]

..., but "cunt" is definitely in the category with words that you shouldn't call anyone for any reason.

Damnit. Guess I'll just save that one for the bar. Its too fine a word to speak to have such negative connotations. Rolls off the tongue.

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

That said, I can't believe you'd take your username from the worst book by the Brontë sisters.

Well, I share an equal love for Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, with The Tenant of Wildfell Hall not far behind.

But, as it happens, my copy of WH is what my eyes fell upon as I was scanning the room for user name inspiration. =P

 

[lunch]

There are actually quite a few tags on GAF that probably wouldn't fly as direct posts - "will suck cock while GAF watches" "allergic to pussy" "so-and-so's bitch" "motherfucking dumbshit member", etc.

GDGF watches, actually. I feel like most of the offensive tags are probably done in good humor, or the person deserved it. I don't think the Teh Hamburglar's allergic to pussy tag is offensive though.

Well, I share an equal love for Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, with The Tenant of Wildfell Hall not far behind.

But, as it happens, my copy of WH is what my eyes fell upon as I was scanning the room for user name inspiration. =P

Jane Eyre's one of my favorite books of all time. It's so trashy that I can't help but love it.

Spoiler

I've never read Wuthering Heights.

 

[Roland Garros]

As an insult? Definitely not okay. As a non-specific descriptor ("this situation is retarded") -- I don't really recommend it personally but I can't recall anyone being banned for this. As I think we've tried to make clear when we've talked about this before, our goal isn't to rein in coarse language or anything, just to police how people treat other people.

Sorry, but I don't think this is clear at all. Solo (justifiably) called a fellow gaffer a cunt, and ultimately goes unpunished. Another gaffer called Olivia Wilde (the b-grade celebrity) a bitch, jokingly, and received a week ban.

That makes no sense.

 

[krioto]

but "cunt" is definitely in the category with words that you shouldn't call anyone for any reason.

Could we get a British exemption on this when describing Piers Morgan? It's almost like his official title.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

GDGF watches, actually. I feel like most of the offensive tags are probably done in good humor, or the person deserved it. I don't think the Teh Hamburglar's allergic to pussy tag is offensive though.

Oh no, I know. I'm not offended by any of those, and I'm sure they're all in good humor - but considering we're saying "x word is never ok in any context", it's a tad incongruous. "Pussy" can be/is pretty offensive for a lot of the same reasons "cunt" is in the US, just perhaps to a smaller degree. A lot of these tags are funny because they're offensive, but I don't think anybody could ever get away with posting calling another member a cocksucker, even in jest.

 

[GamerVoice]

"cunt" is definitely in the category with words that you shouldn't call anyone for any reason.

What if they're your friend.

 

[lunch]

Oh no, I know. I'm not offended by any of those, and I'm sure they're all in good humor - but considering we're saying "x word is never ok in any context", it's a tad incongruous. "Pussy" can be/is pretty offensive for a lot of the same reasons "cunt" is in the US, just perhaps to a smaller degree.

Ah, okay, I get that. I think most, if not all, of the pussy tags are just puns about people with cat problems.

 

[Cake Boss]

Wasnt there at a point when saying " retarded" got you banned?

 

[krioto]

Wasnt there at a point when saying " retarded" got you banned?

I believe that point still exists - contextually

 

[GamerVoice]

Can we call people cocks or dicks? Cocks are the male cunts, if you live in a world where cunt is primarily used to refer to a vagina.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Ah, okay, I get that. I think most, if not all, of the pussy tags are just puns about people with cat problems.

It's amazing how different contexts can make things funny or not funny!

But yeah, in general I don't really see how mods not liking people calling other people gendered insults or other rude things is a bad thing. Not being a di- er, jerk and making the board a good environment for everyone is something I can get behind.

Wasnt there at a point when saying " retarded" got you banned?

I would hope that straight up calling someone retarded would be something frowned upon around here.

 

[lunch]

It's amazing how different contexts can make things funny or not funny!

But yeah, in general I don't really see how mods not liking people calling other people gendered insults or other rude things is a bad thing. Not being a di- er, jerk and making the board a good environment for everyone is something I can get behind.

Yeah, I'm kind of surprised by the number of people who seem shocked that there are words that have extremely negative connotations, sometimes regardless of the situation they're used in, and other words that are considered offensive under certain contexts. One of the reasons I started visiting GAF as opposed to other forums is that I really liked and respected the board's policies. I don't want those to change.

 

[magicstop]

This thread has turned ridiculous.
How about, if you don't know, steer clear?

if you live your life like that how can you enjoy yourself. Let it go, just let your heart speak first.

Oh boy, you aren't long for this world, lol.