in reply to Profanity in the monastery

When I ++'ed this, I was surprised to see that it had a -6 rating: bladx made his point sensibly and without rant nor rancor. Personally I don't have a problem with 'bad' words, mainly because words have no power unless you let them, but mostly because there is no such things a bad language: merely the poor use of good language. I am also against censorship generally, but I do like the idea that people can decide whether what they see should be censored or not provided it is a personal choice.

Censors: Use your power carefully and remember that people's mileage may vary.

Elgon

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(kudra: -- doesn't mean poster was obnoxious) Re: Re: Profanity in the monastery
by kudra (Vicar) on Mar 12, 2001 at 14:42 UTC
    Discussion posts are held to a different standard than posts in other areas. voting guidelines lists reasons to downvote discussion posts:
    • it would be a waste of time for vroom.
    • it would make the site less enjoyable.
    Given the responses the post has generated, there seem to be a number of people who dislike the idea (and perhaps are afraid it will be implemented if they show support for it). Therefore the -- votes might well have nothing to do with the way the thought was presented.

    Note: I spent a while trying to decide whether I should just msg on this or whether it might be worth posting as a reminder. After finding the only link to guidelines--which I knew existed--in the FAQ, having failed to find them in voting/experience system, site how to, and guide to the monastery, I thought perhaps a reminder wouldn't be uncalled for.

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