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Should the N word be filtered, or not
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:22 pm
by Lyion
The poll is self explanatory. I'll be monitoring who votes, to ensure things are kosher. This is a yes and no question.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:25 pm
by Zanchief
In normal situations there should be no need for censorship, but the children on NT need boundaries it seems.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:31 pm
by Lyion
Again, I'm pretty much anti censorship for anything. I can count on one hands the times I've changed any posts over the last few years, despite outrageously juvenile behavior at times.
However, maybe it's the fact I'm a bit older, but for me that word represents everything that was wrong and sinister in America in the 60s/50s and when segregation and overt racism were a big problem, not just the subtle tones we have today.
I'll admit I really have an issue with the word, but try and just let it slide. If it's just me, then I'll remove the filter and let it fly.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:34 pm
by Zanchief
The only reason people use it is because they KNOW its taboo. There should be no need to use it under any circumstance so why not censor it.
That or remove the filter and ban Taxx.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:34 pm
by Snero
don't we have some forums that are supposed to be moderated?
in everything else for example i don't think anything should be but I have no problems at all with it being cut out in the rest of the forums. I do think changing it to taxx is a bit retarded though
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:37 pm
by Lyion
Snero wrote:don't we have some forums that are supposed to be moderated?
in everything else for example i don't think anything should be but I have no problems at all with it being cut out in the rest of the forums. I do think changing it to taxx is a bit retarded though
All of them except EE are supposed to be moderated, and people abide by the NT rules
http://namelesstavern.net/viewtopic.php?t=2426
Again, we know everyone here, and things generally are allowed to slide, but it doesn't have to be a complete pit...
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:38 pm
by 10sun
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:39 pm
by Snero
lyion wrote:All of them except EE are supposed to be moderated, and people abide by the NT rules
http://namelesstavern.net/viewtopic.php?t=2426Again, we know everyone here, and things generally are allowed to slide, but it doesn't have to be a complete pit...
how about instead of having the filter, just apply the rules?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:41 pm
by Evermore
Snero wrote:lyion wrote:All of them except EE are supposed to be moderated, and people abide by the NT rules
http://namelesstavern.net/viewtopic.php?t=2426Again, we know everyone here, and things generally are allowed to slide, but it doesn't have to be a complete pit...
how about instead of having the filter, just apply the rules?
n**** please...
/snicker
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:42 pm
by Lyion
The rules were moreso for when NT had a ton of people, playing EQ or discussing games. We have one new person arrive per year. The draconian ruleset doesn't apply, in my opinion.
Since we solely have a small group that post here, I'll be cool with whatever is voted upon.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:49 pm
by Jay
Then do your job as an admin and revamp the rules to suit a smaller group. It's quite simple. Censor in certain areas and not in others. I know you have a job and a kid and all that but if you don't have time to admin and moderate the board then maybe you should cut down on the witty filters and picture post editing and spend 5 minutes on the rules while taking another 5 to read posts and edit as required.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:53 pm
by Lyion
Ok, Chief! I'm doing my job!
The board feels infinitely better already.
As a followup, just a few variations of the N word are covered by the word filter. It is bypassable, but the main gist is covered.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:03 pm
by The Notorious
I wish there was a "I don't care" option. Cause, frankly, it doesn't matter either way to me. I do not like the word in the least, but I also do not like censorship, and can ignore the word. But, I know not everyone will or can ignore stuff like that. /shrug
I know I am new around here, so I hope my opinion isnt looked at and tossed aside, but I would say if it will keep the community quiet and calm, then yes, censoring the word may be a good idea.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:04 pm
by Naethyn
*edit:
I've decided it's a good idea as long as we can get to declare our race in our profile. If someone chooses african descent they can use the N word. ect. We could make this interesting for the azn folks also! haha. Better yet, lets go all the way and make it so only caucasians can use the word cracker!
Why not even go FURTHER and declare sexual orientation!!! Only the faggots can say fag without being bleeped.
Censorship like this does not improve anything.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:07 pm
by Tacks
NT of 8 years ago would laugh at how ridiculous this thread is.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:13 pm
by Zanchief
What's your solution? Allow the minority who want to act like junior high tough guys to alienate an already dwindling community just indulge their internet persona?
No thanks.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:16 pm
by The Notorious
Tacks wrote:NT of 8 years ago would laugh at how ridiculous this thread is.
I guess it's a good thing this isnt the NT of 8 years ago then. 
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:16 pm
by Naethyn
Zanchief wrote:What's your solution? Allow the minority who want to act like junior high tough guys to alienate an already dwindling community just indulge their internet persona?
No thanks.
The solution is for the community to feed or starve it's own members.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:17 pm
by Tacks
Yeah I'm sorry, I forgot the internet is for serious discussion. Especially internet boards from internet games.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:20 pm
by Tikker
well, if you're going to ban n i g g e r then feel free to ban everything else that might hurt someone else's delicate feelings
ninja editing someone else's post is more harmful than some saying nigggggggger
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:26 pm
by Zanchief
Tacks wrote:Yeah I'm sorry, I forgot the internet is for serious discussion. Especially internet boards from internet games.
Then why are you always so damn serious and angry?
You might want to relax and enjoy yourself from time to time.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:27 pm
by Zanchief
Tikker wrote:ninja editing someone else's post is more harmful than some saying ******
You're an authority on the what offends someone who isn't you now?
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:27 pm
by Tacks
Yeah man, I'm fuming.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:43 pm
by Zanchief
You're not fooling anyone.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:46 pm
by Tacks
To me, it looks like you're the one who is pretty pissed off.
zomg mean words