[Cerek the Barbaric]

I'm not offended by the language. I just noticed that it seemed to be more widespread since my return to C.E. I also use profanity in r/l far more often than I should. I agree that it is sometimes necessary to convey a particularly strong emotion or point, but if you use profanity in every other sentence, then what words will you use when you REALLY want to make a point.

I find that MOST of my "strong points" can be emphasized without profanity. I also find that, the less I use it, the more IMPACT it has when I DO use it.

As for the rules here at IW, the "Big F" was outlawed a long time ago because we have so many younger members. In fact, that ban pre-dates the War Forum or C.E. It was put into effect when discussion like these could only be held in G.D. and that was one of the reasons for the ban.

But Ziroc has always allowed "moderate" use of milder cuss words. Still, whatever was in effect in the past is a moot point in light of his post in this thread.

My point with this thread honostly was not to "stir things up". I just wanted some clarification. I took a break from C.E. for several weeks and I noticed that the language was more pervasive since my return. I honostly thought that - due to the nature of this forum and the discussions here - the restrictions may have been "loosened" slightly for this forum only. But that isn't the case according to Ziroc - and it is his house.