Crazy language restrictions...

much of this forum appears immediately to anyone, anywhere in the world, so it is open to every sort and type of people, including those who have standards that will make them feel drawn to the site, rather than pushing them away through the use of offensive language.

Quite evidently you have sufficient vocabulary to illustrate your thoughts to all and you have the ability to assemble the words well.
You have shown that you can readily present your ideas in a broadly acceptable manner, suitable for all audiences.

This makes it clearly evident that you not only have no need for profanity or other vulgarities, the use of same could lessen the value of both your words and thoughts for many readers.

i couldn't have said it better.

[argonsagas]

Not a Lenny Bruce fan I take it ? ......

No comparison was made or intended.

I thought his writing ability was quite good; that it met international communication standards and that it would offend no one but would be accepted and understood by everyone.
I believe he deserved the compliment.

[bccap]

Much of this forum appears immediately to anyone, anywhere in the world, so it is open to every sort and type of people, including those who have standards that will make them feel drawn to the site, rather than pushing them away through the use of offensive language.

Quite evidently you have sufficient vocabulary to illustrate your thoughts to all and you have the ability to assemble the words well.
You have shown that you can readily present your ideas in a broadly acceptable manner, suitable for all audiences.

This makes it clearly evident that you not only have no need for profanity or other vulgarities, the use of same could lessen the value of both your words and thoughts for many readers.

Not a Lenny Bruce fan I take it ? ......

[Gorminrider]

My take, FWIW, on 'censorship' of naughty words on this or any forum is that it's entirely specious and a childish and anachronistic indictment on freedom of expression.


The ironic aspect of it is everyone knows exactly what naughty words a person may get censored, i.e if I type in (really, I have to insert an image for these words? Are the mods here 8 years old?) in a message to accentuate a point, no matter how the forum moderates those words, the meaning and context is still apparent.

Like oddly prudish folk who only 'swear' using alternative words that aren't otherwise deemed offensive, censoring or moderating a forum in the same manner doesn't diminish the intent, it diminishes and disrespects the intelligence and maturity of both the writer and readers of the post.

Much like pregnancy, you can't be half-profane.

Either 'swear' or don't.

Or maybe just scroll on past if naughty words make you feel all icky in the tummy.

Oh, bumfeathers.
Pregnancy and profane are not much alike. And, you can be half-asleep but you cannot be "half-tired". A page can be half full of profanities but it cannot be half profane.

[trevor]

Much of this forum appears immediately to anyone, anywhere in the world, so it is open to every sort and type of people, including those who have standards that will make them feel drawn to the site, rather than pushing them away through the use of offensive language.

Quite evidently you have sufficient vocabulary to illustrate your thoughts to all and you have the ability to assemble the words well.
You have shown that you can readily present your ideas in a broadly acceptable manner, suitable for all audiences.

This makes it clearly evident that you not only have no need for profanity or other vulgarities, the use of same could lessen the value of both your words and thoughts for many readers.

I totally disagree with this post.

My take, FWIW, on 'censorship' of naughty words on this or any forum is that it's entirely specious and a childish and anachronistic indictment on freedom of expression.


The ironic aspect of it is everyone knows exactly what naughty words a person may get censored, i.e if I type in (really, I have to insert an image for these words? Are the mods here 8 years old?) in a message to accentuate a point, no matter how the forum moderates those words, the meaning and context is still apparent.

Like oddly prudish folk who only 'swear' using alternative words that aren't otherwise deemed offensive, censoring or moderating a forum in the same manner doesn't diminish the intent, it diminishes and disrespects the intelligence and maturity of both the writer and readers of the post.

Much like pregnancy, you can't be half-profane.

Either 'swear' or don't.

Or maybe just scroll on past if naughty words make you feel all icky in the tummy.

I totally agree with this post.

[argonsagas]

My take, FWIW, on 'censorship' of naughty words on this or any forum is that it's entirely specious and a childish and anachronistic indictment on freedom of expression.


The ironic aspect of it is everyone knows exactly what naughty words a person may get censored, i.e if I type in (really, I have to insert an image for these words? Are the mods here 8 years old?) in a message to accentuate a point, no matter how the forum moderates those words, the meaning and context is still apparent.

Like oddly prudish folk who only 'swear' using alternative words that aren't otherwise deemed offensive, censoring or moderating a forum in the same manner doesn't diminish the intent, it diminishes and disrespects the intelligence and maturity of both the writer and readers of the post.

Much like pregnancy, you can't be half-profane.

Either 'swear' or don't.

Or maybe just scroll on past if naughty words make you feel all icky in the tummy.

Much of this forum appears immediately to anyone, anywhere in the world, so it is open to every sort and type of people, including those who have standards that will make them feel drawn to the site, rather than pushing them away through the use of offensive language.

Quite evidently you have sufficient vocabulary to illustrate your thoughts to all and you have the ability to assemble the words well.
You have shown that you can readily present your ideas in a broadly acceptable manner, suitable for all audiences.

This makes it clearly evident that you not only have no need for profanity or other vulgarities, the use of same could lessen the value of both your words and thoughts for many readers.

[Admiral Beez]

Hey cock can be used. George Carlin "its in the bible! Cock is in the bible!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Bm2Jb5pVQ

[Cipher]

My take, FWIW, on 'censorship' of naughty words on this or any forum is that it's entirely specious and a childish and anachronistic indictment on freedom of expression.


The ironic aspect of it is everyone knows exactly what naughty words a person may get censored, i.e if I type in (really, I have to insert an image for these words? Are the mods here 8 years old?) in a message to accentuate a point, no matter how the forum moderates those words, the meaning and context is still blatantly apparent.

Like oddly prudish folk who only 'swear' using alternative words that aren't otherwise deemed offensive, censoring or moderating a forum in the same manner doesn't diminish the intent, it diminishes and disrespects the intelligence and maturity of both the writer and readers of the post.

Much like pregnancy, you can't be half-profane.

Either 'swear' or don't.

Or maybe just scroll on past if naughty words make you feel all icky in the tummy.

Judas Priest!!!

[pmcburney]

My take, FWIW, on 'censorship' of naughty words on this or any forum is that it's entirely specious and a childish and anachronistic indictment on freedom of expression.


The ironic aspect of it is everyone knows exactly what naughty words a person may get censored, i.e if I type in (really, I have to insert an image for these words? Are the mods here 8 years old?) in a message to accentuate a point, no matter how the forum moderates those words, the meaning and context is still apparent.

Like oddly prudish folk who only 'swear' using alternative words that aren't otherwise deemed offensive, censoring or moderating a forum in the same manner doesn't diminish the intent, it diminishes and disrespects the intelligence and maturity of both the writer and readers of the post.

Much like pregnancy, you can't be half-profane.

Either 'swear' or don't.

Or maybe just scroll on past if naughty words make you feel all icky in the tummy.

[GS1150Pilot]

Disagree. Pay up or shut up.

My personal contribution this year was in the way of offering up several of my factory Suzuki service manuals to the community here with the proviso that the taker contributes to the site. I'm a huge believer that contributors have earned the right to have their say.

When the site becomes pay-for-play, maybe. Until then, a silly statement.

[Nessism]

I contribute every year or three, but the site is, as Roeme said, free, as should be the opportunity to complain, since paying has no bearing on getting one's way here, nor should it.

Disagree. Pay up or shut up.

My personal contribution this year was in the way of offering up several of my factory Suzuki service manuals to the community here with the proviso that the taker contributes to the site. I'm a huge believer that contributors have earned the right to have their say.

[GS1150Pilot]

I contribute every year or three, but the site is, as Roeme said, free, as should be the opportunity to complain, since paying has no bearing on getting one's way here, nor should it.

[Big T]

Interesting point. You including me in that reference?

Nope, just the other gripers

[roeme]

I find it amusing that the people griping about the forum haven't bothered to contribute to its upkeep

I was hesitant to contribute financially, since Frank hasn't responded to me when I offered to help running the site (a simple "thanks, but no" would've been sufficient) and he deliberately delisted the forum from google.
Also, "our" Library is hosted by bwringer. Furthermore, regarding upkeep, I have some ideas, but: I'm not really complaining, since it's a free service.

Anyway; since we're back on google, I just chipped in.

(Do I now get to complain loudly?)

[Nessism]

I find it amusing that the people griping about the forum haven't bothered to contribute to its upkeep

Interesting point. You including me in that reference?