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Originally posted by Sazerac:
Fellow members: the language on the General Discussions forum as of late has become deplorable. Everyone seems to be trying to "push the envelope" as far as they can as far as using off-color language goes. While some "colorful metaphors" are allowed, I think Ziroc has made his position on this perfectly clear. Ziroc has closed and deleted threads before that used foul or profane language.
As a general rule of thumb, these type of terms are to be AVOIDED when posting:
1) The f-word. I think everyone knows what I mean on this one.
2) Any blatant sexual or pornographic terms or phrases, including scatology.
3) Racist, sexist, or other hate-oriented terms.
PLEASE edit yourselves, guys! This forum is ONLY as good as you allow it to be. Even if you're angry, put in asterisks if you feel the need to "sound off". Believe me, the recipient will "get the message." This isn't private e-mail. We do have kids reading this forum.
To summarize: Ironworks is NOT the great cosmic TOILET. Stop treating it as such!
Thanks,
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Sazerac, thank you for saying that. I've been worried about this too. I think what I'm going to do is start suspending accounts for 2 weeks at a time when people do it excessively.. This must STOP! Stop being excessive, and used as common as the word "The" or something. If you can't talk without cussing, I don't want you posting here, period. It makes the forums look like some trashy place, and that's not what Ironworks is..
So those of you that HAVE offended this policy (You know who you are), take notice, I'm gonna start suspending accounts at 2 weeks at a time for people that keep it up.
Now stuff like 'damn' 'hell' and stuff are fine, and even sh** or in EXTREME cases other words when the situation warrants, but not as common speak.
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Ziroc
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