Re: Front Paging Profanity

Perhaps I wasn't clear enough...

I was not talking about censorship on any level. "I realize that many people use swear words when they speak. I also realize that many people write the same way that they speak. So I expect to come across some profanity when reading posts here. I don't like it but I accept it." I reiterate... I don't like the profanity but I accept it. This is the internet. If you cannot tolerate some profanity then you should cancel your internet access.

Shouldn't there be some guidelines dealing with profanities and front paged nodes? The front page is what visitors see first. If we want to remain professional, then we should take steps to stay professional.

It may be something as simple as the editors or whomever, going through and adding a readmore tag before the profanity. Maybe we should stop front paging nodes that have profanities? I don't know what the answer is but I do think that this is something that the gods should rule on.

I have started a thread that has made people think and post their thoughts. That is a good thing. No matter the outcome of this issue, I know that I have done my part to try and make Perl Monks a better place and I am glad to be a part of this community.

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Re: Re: Front Paging Profanity by jepri (Parson) on Oct 17, 2002 at 00:34 UTC
Just like people have different views on profanity, people have different views on professional behaviour. Personally, I don't consider someone to be a professional's professional until I've heard them slam the phone down and shout "Bloody idiot!" across the office. Someone who remains calm, polite and considerate under all circumstances has the unpleasant stink of sales, incompetency or both. It's quite reassuring for me to see the occasional cuss, since it indicates that I'm dealing with people who are more interested in substance over style. ____________________ Jeremy I didn't believe in evil until I dated it.	[reply]
Re^3: Front Paging Profanity by Aristotle (Chancellor) on Oct 17, 2002 at 00:59 UTC
Funny, I dislike people who get all worked up and start swearing for the same reasons. They tend to be the ones who take things personally - which impedes growth, if you ask me. And to remain calm and considerate does not have to be coupled to politeness - you can be decidedly ~~rude~~ brash without resorting to profanities. People earn my respect when they can get angry without getting mad. Makeshifts last the longest.	[reply]
Re: Re^3: Front Paging Profanity by jepri (Parson) on Oct 17, 2002 at 01:07 UTC
Well that's why I mentioned the slamming the phone down and then shouting "bloody idiot". If it was in the reverse order that would just be foolish. I think we're actually agreeing - we both don't mind seeing people get mad. I'm used to seeing people walk around the corner after being nice to a client and start swearing a blue streak. Since there aren't any clients around here I'd expect to hear people cut loose occasionally. I agree with you totally on the taking it personally thing, but sometimes when I'm dealing with a complete dickhead I can't help taking it personally. However I rarely swear thesedays (too easy to do when someone sensitive is near). ____________________ Jeremy I didn't believe in evil until I dated it.	[reply]


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