The swear filter will be turned off. The poll has been up for almost a week now, and it seems that the majority of active users have cast their vote.
THE COMMUNITY HAS SPOKEN! (Done with deep, rumbling operatic voice)
This does mean that we will have to moderate rude and antagonistic behavior and language closely. Swearing will not be tolerated when it is done aggressively towards another member.
Permissible swearing
Guitar Hero is a **** game
Impermissible swearing
Rustpuppet is a ****ing idiot.
While there have been valid points made on both sides, I think the best way forward is to allow the community to moderate itself as much as possible.
If someone finds a post offensive, the best thing to do is PM the offending person, explain that that sort of language or behavior bothers them, and hopefully, like adults, they can come to an understanding. They should also notify a moderator when this happens.
No one wants to be heavily governed by mods, so lets see if we can play nice without having to resort to hard line censorship.
Those in favor of swearing, I urge you to respect those around you, and avoid swearing where possible. Ideally, we should be allowed to swear, but do so rarely and in manner which is least offensive.
THE TRIBE HAS SPOKEN
