I thought I would ask and as random as it is. Though we as players and adults we are mature in most cases but not all but even so we should be able to post out thoughts regardless unless it was offense ( towards mods, companies, and real spam ).
Vulgar words should not be censored impov.
Because most of the people on this forum are not mature adults?
Also, it’s a common practice for many sites to censor vulgarity.
Because the internet is not 18+ only. And if you can’t get your point across without swearing, then maybe you should reconsider your post.
> Because the internet is not 18+ only. And if you can’t get your point across without swearing, then maybe you should reconsider your post.
I understand the concern. I was just asking and honestly I don’t see the big deal though vulgar isn’t always used to get the point across. I thought most people here were in some manner constructive and mature with the consistent posts that seem legit from a 18+ year old person.
More or less what Noble said.
Even tho Halo is a M rated game, and these forums are for said game, there are kids who play Halo, and kids who do post on these forums.
Also, there’s a lot of things that you may of failed to understand. Swearing does not mean you’re mature, nor does not mean you’re an adult. That said, there’s other reason why censoring swearing on these forums, one of which is the fact that people around a world view these forums, and not every single person on the planet view swearing the same. A word or phrase that you may not find offencive, would other wise be thought as an insult and offencive.
the censoring will stay as long as what’s said above it still true. Yes, many say we should be more relaxed, and not be offended by such words, but swearing, and such vulgar words/phrases is one of the reasons why gamers are negatively viewed.
What this video from Extra Credits.
Harassment
If vulgar words weren’t used, they wouldn’t have to be censored.
Vulgar words have their place, it’s just not on these forums. Their forums, their rules.
I have no problem with swear words being used as long as it isnt directed towards someone. However, not everyone share my point of view so the safest thing is to censor them. I find words like blam and joink good replacements and dont mind them at all.
I usually try not to use swear words in my speech unless there’s no other way around it. But if there’s a word that still gets the same point across without it be offensive and doesn’t breaking the rules. I’ll try use that instead and trust me this coming a guy that deal with type of problem every day at my school.
Mature adults should be able to get across a point they have about a video game without swearing. I hope that when I’m an adult that I don’t have to swear to get my point across.
If you have a problem with the rules, please PM a Monitor about it instead of making a thread. Thank you.
> Because the internet is not 18+ only. And if you <mark>can’t get your point across</mark> without swearing, then maybe you should reconsider your post.
> Mature adults should be able to <mark>get across a point</mark> they have about a video game without swearing. I hope that when I’m an adult that I don’t have to swear to get my point across.
>
> If you have a problem with the rules, please PM a Monitor about it instead of making a thread. Thank you.
It’s not about getting your point across, why does everyone assume this?
The use of vulgarities, or “swear words” simply augments what you have already said.
Swear words have a comedic value, something that will make a reader laugh and perhaps relate to the OP.
I understand that this is 343’s house and by all means their rules. However, people against the use of vulgarity for reasons concerning immaturity, are the epitome of self righteousness. I wouldn’t have any trouble believing that proponents of this theory relish in the use of such words beyond this forum, or have consciously undertook stupid, or arguably immature, actions. All for laughs of course.
I really don’t care. It is what it is.
> I understand that this is 343’s house and by all means their rules. However, people against the use of vulgarity for reasons concerning immaturity, are the epitome of self righteousness. I wouldn’t have any trouble believing that proponents of this theory relish in the use of such words beyond this forum, or have consciously undertook stupid, or arguably immature, actions. All for laughs of course.
Still, not going to happen.
Plus, Swearing isn’t always viewed as humor, most times it’s offensive, which is why it’s censored here.
> > I understand that this is 343’s house and by all means their rules. However, people against the use of vulgarity for reasons concerning immaturity, are the epitome of self righteousness. I wouldn’t have any trouble believing that proponents of this theory relish in the use of such words beyond this forum, or have consciously undertook stupid, or arguably immature, actions. All for laughs of course.
>
> Still, not going to happen.
>
> Plus, Swearing isn’t always viewed as humor, most times it’s offensive, which is why it’s censored here.
Yeah I know it’s not going to happen. I understand how it can be abused, but I don’t like it when people use “maturity” as a means of dismissing it. To me it is one of the most hypocritical arguments I’ve ever heard.
> > > I understand that this is 343’s house and by all means their rules. However, people against the use of vulgarity for reasons concerning immaturity, are the epitome of self righteousness. I wouldn’t have any trouble believing that proponents of this theory relish in the use of such words beyond this forum, or have consciously undertook stupid, or arguably immature, actions. All for laughs of course.
> >
> > Still, not going to happen.
> >
> > Plus, Swearing isn’t always viewed as humor, most times it’s offensive, which is why it’s censored here.
>
> Yeah I know it’s not going to happen. I understand how it can be abused, but I don’t like it when people use “maturity” as a means of dismissing it. To me it is one of the most hypocritical arguments I’ve ever heard.
It’s hypocritical because they know actual words to get their point across?
> > > > I understand that this is 343’s house and by all means their rules. However, people against the use of vulgarity for reasons concerning immaturity, are the epitome of self righteousness. I wouldn’t have any trouble believing that proponents of this theory relish in the use of such words beyond this forum, or have consciously undertook stupid, or arguably immature, actions. All for laughs of course.
> > >
> > > Still, not going to happen.
> > >
> > > Plus, Swearing isn’t always viewed as humor, most times it’s offensive, which is why it’s censored here.
> >
> > Yeah I know it’s not going to happen. I understand how it can be abused, but I don’t like it when people use “maturity” as a means of dismissing it. To me it is one of the most hypocritical arguments I’ve ever heard.
>
> It’s hypocritical because they know actual words to get their point across?
Wow you single handedly managed to miss the entire point. Kudos.
It’s hypocritical because they issue a standard of maturity that isn’t consistent to what they follow through with.
When it comes down to it no one is truly mature. If you were, you would be unbearably boring and will live a lonely life. Every one will find something stupid either funny, entertaining or perhaps both. I always find taking the high ground of “maturity” a laughable position as it is generally taken when the situation suits the person rather than the person actually reflecting those values.
Don’t forget it’s easier to check when everything is banned. What some might find funny, others might find offensive. There’s a lot of discussion that can come from something like this because it’s a fine line.
Just take tattoos as an example. Most schools I work at ban teachers from showing them instead of distinquishing between offensive and ‘normal’ tattoos. There are some things that nearly everone agrees on that cross the line but some things are very open to discussion like skulls for instance.
I think it’s the same when it comes to offensive language. To avoid discussions about crossing lines or whether of not it was directed at one person it’s easier to ban it completely.
> > > > > I understand that this is 343’s house and by all means their rules. However, people against the use of vulgarity for reasons concerning immaturity, are the epitome of self righteousness. I wouldn’t have any trouble believing that proponents of this theory relish in the use of such words beyond this forum, or have consciously undertook stupid, or arguably immature, actions. All for laughs of course.
> > > >
> > > > Still, not going to happen.
> > > >
> > > > Plus, Swearing isn’t always viewed as humor, most times it’s offensive, which is why it’s censored here.
> > >
> > > Yeah I know it’s not going to happen. I understand how it can be abused, but I don’t like it when people use “maturity” as a means of dismissing it. To me it is one of the most hypocritical arguments I’ve ever heard.
> >
> > It’s hypocritical because they know actual words to get their point across?
>
> Wow you single handedly managed to miss the entire point. Kudos.
>
> It’s hypocritical because they issue a standard of maturity that isn’t consistent to what they follow through with.
>
> When it comes down to it no one is truly mature. If you were, you would be unbearably boring and will live a lonely life. Every one will find something stupid either funny, entertaining or perhaps both. I always find taking the high ground of “maturity” a laughable position as it is generally taken when the situation suits the person rather than the person actually reflecting those values.
You are thinking way too hard about this. It’s not some sort of moral superiority contest. You can have whatever opinion you want about people IRL but on this forum, you should strive to make your point without questionable language in order to minimize conflict and ruffling feathers.
> > > > > > I understand that this is 343’s house and by all means their rules. However, people against the use of vulgarity for reasons concerning immaturity, are the epitome of self righteousness. I wouldn’t have any trouble believing that proponents of this theory relish in the use of such words beyond this forum, or have consciously undertook stupid, or arguably immature, actions. All for laughs of course.
> > > > >
> > > > > Still, not going to happen.
> > > > >
> > > > > Plus, Swearing isn’t always viewed as humor, most times it’s offensive, which is why it’s censored here.
> > > >
> > > > Yeah I know it’s not going to happen. I understand how it can be abused, but I don’t like it when people use “maturity” as a means of dismissing it. To me it is one of the most hypocritical arguments I’ve ever heard.
> > >
> > > It’s hypocritical because they know actual words to get their point across?
> >
> > Wow you single handedly managed to miss the entire point. Kudos.
> >
> > It’s hypocritical because they issue a standard of maturity that isn’t consistent to what they follow through with.
> >
> > When it comes down to it no one is truly mature. If you were, you would be unbearably boring and will live a lonely life. Every one will find something stupid either funny, entertaining or perhaps both. I always find taking the high ground of “maturity” a laughable position as it is generally taken when the situation suits the person rather than the person actually reflecting those values.
>
> You are thinking way too hard about this. <mark>It’s not some sort of moral superiority contest</mark>. You can have whatever opinion you want about people IRL but on this forum, you should strive to make your point without questionable language in order to minimize conflict and ruffling feathers.
Annoyingly enough, I would argue that is one of the tenets of the internet interaction
> > > > > > > I understand that this is 343’s house and by all means their rules. However, people against the use of vulgarity for reasons concerning immaturity, are the epitome of self righteousness. I wouldn’t have any trouble believing that proponents of this theory relish in the use of such words beyond this forum, or have consciously undertook stupid, or arguably immature, actions. All for laughs of course.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Still, not going to happen.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Plus, Swearing isn’t always viewed as humor, most times it’s offensive, which is why it’s censored here.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yeah I know it’s not going to happen. I understand how it can be abused, but I don’t like it when people use “maturity” as a means of dismissing it. To me it is one of the most hypocritical arguments I’ve ever heard.
> > > >
> > > > It’s hypocritical because they know actual words to get their point across?
> > >
> > > Wow you single handedly managed to miss the entire point. Kudos.
> > >
> > > It’s hypocritical because they issue a standard of maturity that isn’t consistent to what they follow through with.
> > >
> > > When it comes down to it no one is truly mature. If you were, you would be unbearably boring and will live a lonely life. Every one will find something stupid either funny, entertaining or perhaps both. I always find taking the high ground of “maturity” a laughable position as it is generally taken when the situation suits the person rather than the person actually reflecting those values.
> >
> > You are thinking way too hard about this. <mark>It’s not some sort of moral superiority contest</mark>. You can have whatever opinion you want about people IRL but on this forum, you should strive to make your point without questionable language in order to minimize conflict and ruffling feathers.
>
> Annoyingly enough, I would argue that is one of the tenets of the internet interaction
Unfortunately so, as most forums serve as evidence. Anonymity and an audience also has a strange effect in what people decide to post and say. There are no immediate social repercussions other than being banned. Under the veil of being a faceless poster, people tend to say and write things they normally would not say directly to some one’s face IRL.
To me, and in my humble opinion, it’s a test one’s character to remain calm, cool, and collected in the face of adversity. To not be brought down to some one’s level despite verbal assault is a testament to your level of maturity. The easy way is to take the path of least resistance, and result to name calling, but what does that ultimately achieve? You have now become what you have fought against.
While my sense of humor may be juvenile at times, and my level of maturity may be questionable at times, my character is never in question. So, I see the two as some what separate given the context. When posting, it’s not so much the message that gets people in trouble, but the manner in which it is conveyed. Context and tone can ultimately decide one’s fate. When you sow seeds of vitriol, that is what you shall reap.