[wp-forums] tongues and language....

[Les Bessant]

<resurfaces after a week away>

I agree. I have been known to use the odd rude word myself, but I wouldn't
use any of them on a support forum. A sticky indicating the ground rules,
edits and gentle reminders at first, blocking/deletion for repeat offenders.



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[mailto:wp-forums-bounces at lists.automattic.com] On Behalf Of Michael B
Sent: 14 February 2006 21:19
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Subject: Re: [wp-forums] tongues and language....

I did edit a thread title in one of spencerp's posts (about being hacked).
I simply made the link clickable, with a NSFW title.  I haven't changed
anything else, yet.  But wanted to get a consensus.  Look like we are
getting one.

On 2/14/06, Phu <wordswithstyle at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> IMO swearing, vulgarity and name calling have no place on a support forum.
> If it seems particularly excessive/offensive, I'm all in favour of editing
> the posts and leaving a comment stating why. Thoughts?
>
> On 2/14/06, Vicki Frei <vkaryl at localnet.com> wrote:
> >
> > Well, even if there's nothing to be done about sharp tongues, at the
> very
> > least
> > name-calling (such as "twat") is totally unnecessary, as is vulgarity
> > (yes,
> > Michael, I too cuss like the proverbial sailor - but not on message
> fora!)
> >
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