Censored ****

[TiggrToo]

Several times I’ve had my posts moderated with **** (yes, 4 *’s) removed - including again today.

Why?

I’m all in favor of using stars to hide expletives, but what’s the point in using that if they get further modded and even the *’s get removed.

I was not aware that **** was a forbidden word...

 

[I7guy]

Several times I’ve had my posts moderated with **** (yes, 4 *’s) removed - including again today.

Why?

I’m all in favor of using stars to hide expletives, but what’s the point in using that if they get further modded and even the *’s get removed.

I was not aware that **** was a forbidden word...

I believe if you are going to use profanity, then use it. If the profanity filter let's the word fly you are home free. If the profanity filter replaces the word with asterisks...so be it. Either way I believe there is a rule against trying to circumvent the profanity filter. Four asterisks could be seen as circumventing the profanity filter. So then, just let it fly.

 

[TiggrToo]

I believe if you are going to use profanity, then use it. If the profanity filter let's the word fly you are home free. If the profanity filter replaces the word with asterisks...so be it. Either way I believe there is a rule against trying to circumvent the profanity filter. Four asterisks could be seen as circumventing the profanity filter. So then, just let it fly.

The rule, as I understand it, is that you can’t miss letters out, or star just one letter etc. anything that makes it clear what the word is.


Profanity. The profanity filter is there for a reason. Do not circumvent it by using the language we intend to exclude or disguising those words. If a word is replaced by asterisks when you Preview or Submit a post, you know it's on the list.

 

[throAU]

I believe if you are going to use profanity, then use it. If the profanity filter let's the word fly you are home free.

I agree, but the profanity filter has let me post stuff that gets moderated (as in, it wasn't filtered)

Either way I think the **** marks are stupid.

1. they're words, deal with it
2. hiding them with * doesn't remove the ability to see what was posted in context.
3. it's possible to be far more hurtful with FAR more cutting remarks, without using profanity - if that's actually your objective and you have a working command of the English language.

But I don't make the rules here, so... ?‍♂️

 

[Weaselboy]

The rule, as I understand it, is that you can’t miss letters out, or star just one letter etc. anything that makes it clear what the word is.

Correct... just go ahead and type the full word and if that word is on the profanity filter list, the forum software will change the word to the asterisks. Does that answer your question? Or am I missing it?

 

[NT1440]

Correct... just go ahead and type the full word and if that word is on the profanity filter list, the forum software will change the word to the asterisks. Does that answer your question? Or am I missing it?

Follow up question given that I naturally swear quite a bit. Does the filter exist so there isn’t any rule breaking in the sense that “you’re not going to get in trouble, that’s why the filter is there”?

 

[Weaselboy]

Follow up question given that I naturally swear quite a bit. Does the filter exist so there isn’t any rule breaking in the sense that “you’re not going to get in trouble, that’s why the filter is there”?

Exactly... just say whatever you want and if it is something we consider profanity it will get filtered, if not the word will appear and it will not be a rule violation.

 

[TiggrToo]

Correct... just go ahead and type the full word and if that word is on the profanity filter list, the forum software will change the word to the asterisks. Does that answer your question? Or am I missing it?

Sorry, but your missing it. I’ve now had at least two posts edited by a mod where the ****’s where deleted (yes, the actual stars, not the word).

e.g. Where I’d written “you’re **** out of luck” (where I had expressly used 4 * symbols) it was changed by a mod to “you’re out of luck”.

 

[Weaselboy]

Sorry, but your missing it. I’ve now had at least two posts edited by a mod where the ****’s where deleted (yes, the actual stars, not the word).

e.g. Where I’d written “you’re **** out of luck” (where I had expressly used 4 * symbols) it was changed by a mod to “you’re out of luck”.

Ah gotcha.... I don't know what is going on with that. Collect up links to the posts and send it in to the admins using the contact us process and they can find out what happened for you.

Contact us

forums.macrumors.com

 

[Expos of 1969]

Exactly... just say whatever you want and if it is something we consider profanity it will get filtered, if not the word will appear and it will not be a rule violation.

This is ****ing ********

 

[Analog Kid]

I agree, but the profanity filter has let me post stuff that gets moderated (as in, it wasn't filtered)

Either way I think the **** marks are stupid.

1. they're words, deal with it
2. hiding them with * doesn't remove the ability to see what was posted in context.
3. it's possible to be far more hurtful with FAR more cutting remarks, without using profanity - if that's actually your objective and you have a working command of the English language.

But I don't make the rules here, so... ?‍♂️

The filter is actually quite valuable in saving your soul from eternal damnation...

(note to self: "damnation" is not filtered...)

 

[JayMysterio]

I thought the new emojis were added for us to use for profanity instead. ? ? ? ? ?

 

[annk]

Sorry, but your missing it. I’ve now had at least two posts edited by a mod where the ****’s where deleted (yes, the actual stars, not the word).

e.g. Where I’d written “you’re **** out of luck” (where I had expressly used 4 * symbols) it was changed by a mod to “you’re out of luck”.

If you're using asterisks to replace letters in a word you know wouldn't be allowed, you're defeating the purpose of the filter (any technically circumventing the filter, though of course your intention is to follow the rules!). Just type the word, and if it's not allowed, the filter will take care of it.

Edited for clarity: Feel free to just type the word, the filter will take care of any needed asterisks

 

[TiggrToo]

If you're using asterisks to replace letters in a word you know wouldn't be allowed, you're defeating the purpose of the filter (any technically circumventing the filter, though of course your intention is to follow the rules!). Just type the word, and if it's not allowed, the filter will take care of it.

Edited for clarity: Feel free to just type the word, the filter will take care of any needed asterisks

Which is fine, but the question is why were the ****’s in my post then further deleted by a moderator some time later?

Sadly I’m having a hard time finding the recent post in question - or else I’d have submitted a Contact Us ticket.

The question is though, is it MR policy to manually further delete ****’s from users posts?

 

[oneMadRssn]

Just trying out some words:

• perineum
• grundle
• gooch
• penis
• cock
• dick
• pecker
• prick
• vagina
• snatch
• ****
• *****
• ****
• muff
• honeypot
• hatchet wound

EDIT: interesting results. if you guys want some help updating your filter, gimme a holler.

 

[D.T.]

Moved from the site redesign thread, since this seems like a better ****ing place

I'd love a settings/profile switch to disable the swear filter, you know, from my perspective. On by default for everyone, but for those of us who kind of like to see a little colorful language, we could take in the full beauty of a perfectly timed F-Bomb.

And this one was in response to someone wondering if the original text is stored or parsed/replaced on the fly ...

I think this system does it in real time, or maybe I was drunk ... let me test it ...

This ****ing site rocks!

Yep, it stores the original, uncensored text. If I edit the post above, it's the full f___ word That makes sense as you might want to be able to tweak the word list, and apply new / remove old filters.

Hahaha, also need a user based word list, because I do not want to see the word squirrel anymore ...

 

[I7guy]

Could guess at the outset where this thread was heading.

 

[annk]

?

All of the words on your list that CAN be used inappropriately, also have appropriate usage in everyday language. We leave words like that off the filter, and hope that users will avoid using them inappropriately

 

[annk]

Which is fine, but the question is why were the ****’s in my post then further deleted by a moderator some time later?

Sadly I’m having a hard time finding the recent post in question - or else I’d have submitted a Contact Us ticket.

The question is though, is it MR policy to manually further delete ****’s from users posts?

I understood, I just wanted to use the opportunity to explain. We can see all posts, including deleted posts, so please do send a contact so we can discuss this particular issue of specific moderation.