Why is a forum of adults....?

brianbat420 · May 13th, 2008, 01:57 AM

I just received and infraction for inappropriate use of a word.

I would have never thought that a forum of adults would be restricted from free speech.

I never expected to receive a violation for funny use of the almighty "F" word. I understand habitual use, or inappropriate attacks but dam (Oops is that word allowed?

) I feel like I am on a liberal forum!

I am probably going to be banned for this so I guess I have to find a true ADULT forum that doesn't act like an elementary school teacher.

dukalmighty · May 13th, 2008, 02:04 AM

Just because it's an adult forum doesn't mean random use of profanity is acceptable,when you agreed to abide by the rules of the forum the do's and dont's are posted, and there may be younger children also viewing posts.I have been called on using letters with hyphens etc. instead of using the entire word.If It bothers you that much I guess you can try another forum that allows profanity

buckeyeLCPL · May 13th, 2008, 02:04 AM

Forum rule #4

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As a family-friendly forum, we ask that you keep your language clean, exactly as we hope you would when addressing respected elders. Creative workarounds on language are not allowed. Violators of this rule will be warned once; those repeatedly breaking this rule will have their accounts permanently revoked. NOTE: Links to off site material will be held to our family-friendly standard, as well.

Just to keep the atmosphere around here polite and family friendly. When I'm with my fellow Marines, I talk like you would expect, but around here I just have to watch myself.

You really think adults can't express themselves without using curse words?

brianbat420 · May 13th, 2008, 02:10 AM

I am sorry but where does anyone draw the line? Are you alowed to say dam, some people are offended by that? Etc.....................................

C9H13NO3 · May 13th, 2008, 02:13 AM

When it comes down to it, this is a moderated, private forum. More private than most forums in that you can't even read it without being a registered member. Their rules go, and they choose to make it family friendly.

I use profanity WAY more than I should, but around my mom, church, and on the internet, I don't have any problems saying what I need to say without it.

rhinokrk · May 13th, 2008, 02:17 AM

Having to use "the F word" to be funny shows a bit of ones IQ.

If this is a big enough issue for you to start a thread complaining about using it, it may be time to grow up or leave.
YMMV

msgt/ret · May 13th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Call me “old school” if you wish but many years ago I was taught there are certain words you only use when in certain company and they are not to be used in general. As this is a public forum we should maintain a civil and respective discourse. I applaud the moderators in enforcing the rules and maintaining civility.

brianbat420 · May 13th, 2008, 02:21 AM

With respect to the three posters. I asked "Where do you draw the line?" What about saying Dam? people find that offensive right so is that off limits? What about Jackass? Only in reference to an animal?

As for the private forum part you are absolutely correct and that is why I am going to stop using DC. The owner of this site has every right to run it how he see's fit. I am just disappointed that in the firearm crowd, one that prides itself on freedoms, you cant say what you are going to be if a mountain lion see's you but you don't see it.

Later.

wmhawth · May 13th, 2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by msgt/ret

Call me “old school” if you wish but many years ago I was taught there are certain words you only use when in certain company and they are not to be used in general. As this is a public forum we should maintain a civil and respective discourse. I applaud the moderators in enforcing the rules and maintaining civility.

+1. I'm not sorry that coarse language isn't tolerated on this forum.

rhinokrk · May 13th, 2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by brianbat420

...Later.

Sorry you feel that way.

May 13th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#1
brianbat420 Ex Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New mexico Posts: 20	Why is a forum of adults....? I just received and infraction for inappropriate use of a word. I would have never thought that a forum of adults would be restricted from free speech. I never expected to receive a violation for funny use of the almighty "F" word. I understand habitual use, or inappropriate attacks but dam (Oops is that word allowed? ) I feel like I am on a liberal forum! I am probably going to be banned for this so I guess I have to find a true ADULT forum that doesn't act like an elementary school teacher.

May 13th, 2008, 02:04 AM	#2
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 2,980	Just because it's an adult forum doesn't mean random use of profanity is acceptable,when you agreed to abide by the rules of the forum the do's and dont's are posted, and there may be younger children also viewing posts.I have been called on using letters with hyphens etc. instead of using the entire word.If It bothers you that much I guess you can try another forum that allows profanity __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

May 13th, 2008, 02:13 AM	#5
C9H13NO3 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kalifornistan Posts: 345	When it comes down to it, this is a moderated, private forum. More private than most forums in that you can't even read it without being a registered member. Their rules go, and they choose to make it family friendly. I use profanity WAY more than I should, but around my mom, church, and on the internet, I don't have any problems saying what I need to say without it. __________________ - Semper Fi "You killed him?" "No, I shot him. The bullets and the fall killed him." - Collateral

May 13th, 2008, 02:17 AM	#6
rhinokrk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 352	Having to use "the F word" to be funny shows a bit of ones IQ. If this is a big enough issue for you to start a thread complaining about using it, it may be time to grow up or leave. YMMV __________________ Get the U.N. out of the U.S. Get the U.S. out of the U.N.

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May 13th, 2008, 02:10 AM	#4
brianbat420 Ex Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New mexico Posts: 20	I am sorry but where does anyone draw the line? Are you alowed to say dam, some people are offended by that? Etc.....................................

May 13th, 2008, 02:20 AM	#7
msgt/ret Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 478	Call me “old school” if you wish but many years ago I was taught there are certain words you only use when in certain company and they are not to be used in general. As this is a public forum we should maintain a civil and respective discourse. I applaud the moderators in enforcing the rules and maintaining civility.

May 13th, 2008, 02:21 AM	#8
brianbat420 Ex Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New mexico Posts: 20	With respect to the three posters. I asked "Where do you draw the line?" What about saying Dam? people find that offensive right so is that off limits? What about Jackass? Only in reference to an animal? As for the private forum part you are absolutely correct and that is why I am going to stop using DC. The owner of this site has every right to run it how he see's fit. I am just disappointed that in the firearm crowd, one that prides itself on freedoms, you cant say what you are going to be if a mountain lion see's you but you don't see it. Later.