Swearing.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

One of the conditions of access to these forums is no swearing - none.

The site has a filter to squash all inappropriate words.

ANY attempt to get around the filter by spelling these words in another way will be seen as a deliberate attempt to circumvent the filter and be treated accordingly.


The Mods.

[barryj]

One of the conditions of access to these forums is no swearing - none.

The site has a filter to squash all inappropriate words.

ANY attempt to get around the filter by spelling these words in another way will be seen as a deliberate attempt to circumvent the filter and be treated accordingly.


The Mods.

Fair enough, I swear that I will not swear again :(.

[jik22]

The site has a filter to squash all inappropriate words.


Sounds like a challenge... :D

(Only joking!)

[disco2hse]

hokay boss.

Having been starred once I know what the boundaries are :)

[abaddonxi]

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[p38arover]

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No. Read the warning!

[abaddonxi]

Ah, there go my points.:(

Cheers
Simon

[blitz]

I swear, I didnt swear. Honest

well maybe

Seriously no problems - that is what that other forum is for.

Blythe

[stevo68]

Hmm, being pedantic there actually isn't a condition about swearing/ not swearing, bar this sticky..........not that I have been able to read. I read a fair bit on this forum and would say that swearing was at a minimum. There may also need to be a definition on swearing. Bit like a joke, one half of the audience will fall about themselves, the other leave horrified. To some bloody is swearing, or crap, to others it is general language.

Regards

Stevo

[mojo]

I don't know if there's an official swearing condition or not, but it's pretty obvious this is a family oriented forum, so I guess we should all mind our p's and q's.

I saw the original post that I am sure led to Pedro posting this, and it was full of f's and c's, albeit with the letters re-aranged to get past the swear filter. Didn't particularly offend me but I'm sure it would others, as it was definitely a bit over the top ...

[stevo68]

I don't know if there's an official swearing condition or not, but it's pretty obvious this is a family oriented forum, so I guess we should all mind our p's and q's.

I saw the original post that I am sure led to Pedro posting this, and it was full of f's and c's, albeit with the letters re-aranged to get past the swear filter. Didn't particularly offend me but I'm sure it would others, as it was definitely a bit over the top ...
Fair call, though really it is a predominately male bastion as opposed to family, plus if someone posted such a thread, shouldnt they be the ones reprimanded, as opposed to a blanket approach. Have been on her almost 2 yrs and the swearing has been negligble,

Regards

Stevo

[solmanic]

Two kings were mounted on their horses facing each other, one near and one futher away. Both Kings had their armies assembled behind them as they conducted diplomatic negotiations on the preferred venue for a combined box social.

The nearer of the two shouted to the other, "Hey you, far King, can't you hear what I'm saying?".

The other replied, "From where I am, you are the far King, can't you hear me?"

...and an almighty battle ensued.

[Outlaw]

Yes the original poster has been reprimanded
Yes we get many posts reported for swearing
Yes it is now a clear condition in the terms thanks Stevo
No this is not a democracy. Incisor is god and has said we are a G forum... Live with it :D

[EchiDna]

Two kings were mounted on their horses facing each other, one near and one futher away. Both Kings had their armies assembled behind them as they conducted diplomatic negotiations on the preferred venue for a combined box social.

The nearer of the two shouted to the other, "Hey you, far King, can't you hear what I'm saying?".

The other replied, "From where I am, you are the far King, can't you hear me?"

...and an almighty battle ensued.

true story... a very lovery posh female friend in Cheshire was describing the area around their village and I asked her what the canal system was like there... she told me that the canals close by the village were in good condition but the far canals were not looked after quite so much and the verges were in disrepair... I was laughing my head off for ages, poor lady was mortified!! :D

the relative proximity to Kew (near or far) is another version I've hear since...

(been guilty of the intentional misspelling thing my self in the past - appologies to those I may have offended!)

[barryj]

Two kings were mounted on their horses facing each other, one near and one futher away. Both Kings had their armies assembled behind them as they conducted diplomatic negotiations on the preferred venue for a combined box social.

The nearer of the two shouted to the other, "Hey you, far King, can't you hear what I'm saying?".

The other replied, "From where I am, you are the far King, can't you hear me?"

...and an almighty battle ensued.

You need a project vehicle. Too much spare time :D.

[100I]

... filter to squash all inappropriate words.
ANY attempt to get around the filter by spelling these words in another way ...


.... There may also need to be a definition on swearing. Bit like a joke, one half of the audience will fall about themselves, the other leave horrified. To some bloody is swearing, or crap, to others it is general language.


If the filter doesn't catch it then it's fair game to me:D

[dungarover]

There's a ****ing filter so ****s don't get offended by this so go and get ****ed all you limp wristed soft cocks :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:. This is to demonstrate if the filters are working not to insult people.:angel::angel:

Seriously I have no issue with this and we are trying to inctise people to frequent this site as long as we don't go completely stupid I see no issue

I don't have an issue with mods, unlike some other forums who shall remail nameless it's a pretty easy going atmosphere around here :) So let's keep it that way

Trav

[p38arover]

I saw the original post that I am sure led to Pedro posting this, and it was full of f's and c's, albeit with the letters re-aranged to get past the swear filter. Didn't particularly offend me but I'm sure it would others, as it was definitely a bit over the top ...

It offended me.

I do not like foul language.

Ron

[rovercare]

It offended me.

I do not like fowl language.

Ron


:angel::angel::angel:

[p38arover]

Editing my text? :D

[rovercare]

Editing my text? :D

You must have edited yours, mine was a direct quote......Honest:angel:

[p38arover]

There's a ****ing filter so ****s don't get offended by this so go and get ****ed all you limp wristed soft cocks :lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:. This is to demonstrate if the filters are working not to insult people.:angel::angel:

I'm afraid I'm also offended by the asterisks as they imply foul language.

On the RangeRovers.net forum, I have set the swear filter to replace the foul language with milder words. For example, some words are replaced by "mongrel", others by "curses"

[Outlaw]

hey great idea Ron... maybe we should trial that here

[rovercare]

hey great idea Ron... maybe we should trial that here

Its what they do on OL, some are funny, had a bloke PM me calling me a Rooster, when I said he was foolish for wanting an electric turbo:D

I though haha haven't heard rooster as an insult for ages, but he actuall wrote co..:eek:

[dungarover]

Guess they didn't work, but I think we are becoming a society of sooks and need to harden up a bit.

Oh well, you can't please everyone I guess.

Trav

[p38arover]

Guess they didn't work, but I think we are becoming a society of sooks and need to harden up a bit.


You think I'm a sook because I don't like swearing? :mad:

[stevo68]

Not wanting a war or words or to be considered a stirrer :D, but there is always going to be someone who finds something offensive. Personally I find being told I can't swear offensive, that is just me. As Outlaw said this is meant to be a G rated site, yet it is an adult site. If anything it should be at least an M site. Had a quick squizz through what would be considered G sites and let me tell you, though dont have a Mudpit. The content on the site is adults exchanging information, thoughts, idea's that pertain to....adults.....not children. Im not doubting that flagrent use of foul language is to be applauded, not in any way, but surely ***** for example or FFS shouldn't be considered offensive in adult world. Most people know basic boundaries and common courtesies, jump on those that don't, not throw everyone in together, just my thoughts :D

Regards

Stevo

[stevo68]

Guess they didn't work, but I think we are becoming a society of sooks and need to harden up a bit.

Oh well, you can't please everyone I guess.
Oh and I agree with the sentiment and thats across the board,

Regards

Stevo

[Hymie]

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[p38arover]

Personally, I don't see the need for foul language.

It's beyond me.

Ron

[UncleHo]

YOU are one SICK PUPPIE HYMIE :D:eek::D

cheers

[JohnE]

Personally, I don't see the need for foul language.

It's beyond me.

Ron


good point, i occassionally 'look' at the oldholden site, for tips and trips for the various things i am doing to the batmobile, you want swearing get onto there and have a look, must admit of late it hasn;t been that bad. But swearing is the norm in posts. I guess it reflects the social standing of regular holden owners.


john

[LandyAndy]

Must admit Ive been guilty of bending words to make them fit in the past!!!!
Must try to control myself in the future.
Andrew

[sclarke]

The have taken the ****ing **** out of us for one last ****ing **** of a time...

This **** has to stop or we will not be able to ****ing express out ****ing ****y thoughts

[p38arover]

JohnE, that's one reason I don't frequent a number of other LR sites from around the world - the language offends.

On the rangerovers.net site, as site administrator, I won't accept people calling others <blank>holes, etc.

[JohnE]

Ron there is no need for it. I totally agree with you




john

[Pedro_The_Swift]

The have taken the ****ing **** out of us for one last ****ing **** of a time...

This **** has to stop or we will not be able to ****ing express out ****ing ****y thoughts


actually clarkie,,,
that might make a good
fill in the blanks, funny caption type comp,,:p

[procrastination inc]

smeg! :angel:

[sclarke]

smeg! :angel:

Smeg head....

[awabbit6]

Personally, I don't see the need for foul language.

It's beyond me.


I agree. It's completely unecessary, particularly in this environment.

We have to remember that this is a public forum. While it can seem at times as though it is just mates sitting around having a laugh, we need to keep in mind that as a public forum, others may and will view what is written.

It's not just about the words that are used but the image that is portrayed to the public and the perception that they will have of Land Rover owners.
While you may not care about the public's perception of you personally, you may want to consider the public's perception of the group that you represent.

[Hymie]

I have to say, I might swear occaisionally, but never in writing.
If somebody can't express a thought without swearing it just makes them seem boorish.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

We have to remember that this is a public forum. While it can seem at times as though it is just mates sitting around having a laugh, we need to keep in mind that as a public forum, others may and will view what is written.

It's not just about the words that are used but the image that is portrayed to the public and the perception that they will have of Land Rover owners.
While you may not care about the public's perception of you personally, you may want to consider the public's perception of the group that you represent.


Thanks awabbit6,
much better than I could ever have written it,,


;)

[dungarover]

You think I'm a sook because I don't like swearing? :mad:

Not nessacarily Ron, but you said it. I didn't imply this at all, it's once again been turned around and I have to defend myself which seems to be normal practice if someone mentions anything out of the ordinary.

Comments most times I make are done in good humour and never mean spirited towards anyone.

Put simply, I call a spade a ****ing spade, I don't make any apoligies for what I say and if I do well there you go. If someone an idiot, I tell 'em and I expect it back the other way and you won't see me have a cry about it.

I could imagine the building sites where swearing was banned, it would the biggest laughing stock in Australian workplace history.

Have a good ****ing day :D:D:D

Trav

[Pedro_The_Swift]

we gotta have a beer Trav,,,;):D

[barney]

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[walker]

I agree. It's completely unecessary, particularly in this environment.

We have to remember that this is a public forum. While it can seem at times as though it is just mates sitting around having a laugh, we need to keep in mind that as a public forum, others may and will view what is written.

It's not just about the words that are used but the image that is portrayed to the public and the perception that they will have of Land Rover owners.
While you may not care about the public's perception of you personally, you may want to consider the public's perception of the group that you represent.

Yep, I am with you all on this one.

Hate the ***** too.

But I don't understand. This thread started by a mod saying how swearing on the site will not be tolerated, neither will trying to get around the filter. Then half the rest of the thread is full of swearing???

There has been a big argument lately about personal attacks on people and retaliation and over moderation by moderators. The final decision was "this is not a forum for free speech but it is a forum run by private people under a specific set of rules. If you don't like the rules then you don't have to be here.". Now I have to admit I did not really like that answer....but it is a correct answer and I will accept it. I think the same goes for swearing.

[p38arover]

I could imagine the building sites where swearing was banned, it would the biggest laughing stock in Australian workplace history.

I won't let one of the local station assistants into my signal box as I can't stand her F & C swearing.

I've told her I find it offensive so she can stay outside.

Another reason I won't work in the metro area where there is more than one person in a box - in the Mountains I work alone.

[barney]

try dealing with the city traffic, mostly taxi drivers, on a daily basis and then see how you feel about swearing. it's a great tension reliever, and as far as i'm concerned, if it feels good, do it.

[dungarover]

we gotta have a beer Trav,,,;):D

Bloody oath :twobeers::twobeers:

Trav

[dungarover]

I won't let one of the local station assistants into my signal box as I can't stand her F & C swearing.

I've told her I find it offensive so she can stay outside.

Another reason I won't work in the metro area where there is more than one person in a box - in the Mountains I work alone.


A Her, that's surprising. Although I think the women swear more than the blokes these days :angel:

Trav

[cdrtravis]

Have been on her almost 2 yrs and the swearing has been negligble,

Regards

Stevo

She's obviously very tolerant... :eek:

[stevo68]

I always learn a lot from these sort of discussions, as it is a reminder of how different we all are. And that's just it.....different, not better or worse....or right or wrong. It boils down to one thing............opinion. In respect to this subject there is swearing.........and then there is swearing. I swear but can also find swearing offensive dependant on the circumstances. I think there is nothing at all wrong with swearing.........again dependant on the form of swearing ie profuse use of the c or f word. Swearing is a part of most, if not all languages. There is not one person I know who hasn't sworn at some stage of their life. How characterless would our world be without the odd swear word, would Billy Connolly be as funny, would watching an in your face movie be the same. Me thinks not. Again this is adult world, guess what adults swear. Doesnt matter if we are a LR site, a toyota site or whatever. That is totally irrelevant, why? A make of car doesn't make one a swearer, being an adult does. Are there not more worrysome things that the odd swear word??:angel:

Regards

Stevo

[p38arover]

would watching an in your face movie be the same. Me thinks not.

I usually turn them off if they have excessive swearing. I find it too offensive. The great movies of the Thirties through to the Sixties didn't need swearing.

Ron

[Pedro_The_Swift]

sorry Stevo,,,

go back and read the Conditions of Access,

No Swearing,

Nada
zip
zilch
zero.

and you were responsible for adding that clause,,,

;):D

[stevo68]

sorry Stevo,,,

go back and read the Conditions of Access,

No Swearing,

Nada
zip
zilch
zero.

and you were responsible for adding that clause,,,

;):D
I havent sworn have I, just making comment, to me falls in line with Pre schools not having Xmas cause it might offend a few muslims. Just more political correctness. We have an adult site, with adults on it, and whether here or in the "real" world occasionally people swear. General is meant to be a campfire and guaranteed people swear around a real campfire that too. I will live by it but think it is a bit silly. Swearing is part of Aussie culture, we even had a campaign with a swear word in it. I believe though I can use abbreviations like FFS, and thats just my personal thoughts on this issue :D. Guess don't like to be treated like a child, thats all,

Regards

Stevo

[Jamo]

I think it was Oscar Wilde who said that swearing was the sign of an impoverished vocabulary.

[stevo68]

I think it was Oscar Wilde who said that swearing was the sign of an impoverished vocabulary.
Well I would say to Oscar that he was most likely a little on the arrogant side and who would he be to dictate as to how others spoke. Sounds like English snobbery to me, and I should know, half my family falls into that category. Though after a few "ports for the general" the odd colourful word may slip :D

Regards

Stevo

[Gillie]

I usually turn them off if they have excessive swearing. I find it too offensive. The great movies of the Thirties through to the Sixties didn't need swearing.

Ron

They didn't need colour either! :D:D
Sheridan

[stevo68]

The great movies of the Thirties through to the Sixties didn't need swearing. That is most likely because it wasnt allowed. From doco's etc that I have seen, things were pretty raunchy behind the scenes in those days. Just a different time, thats all. Guaranteed if swearing were allowed back on those days, Hollywood would have been all over it. Like anything times change and peoples perceptions do so to.

Regards

Stevo

[dlatn]

As the stupid **** who was responsible for writing the post in question I apologize to all. I am new to the board and failed to be be aware and considerate of the various members that make up this board. I also regret causing the uproar over this difficult issue and wil endeavor in the future not to post in an inebriated state again. Embarrasing for me and offensive to others.

[p38arover]

I'm afraid I still don't get it. Why do any of you use foul language?

Because it's part of Aussie culture? Well, it's not part of mine and I'm older than most of you.

My father and mother never used F and C and my kids don't use it around my wife and I. My sisters don't use them either. We aren't churchy or anything like that, it just wasn't part of our upbringing. The worst I ever heard my parents or grand-parents use was bloody and bugger.

Now the next door neighbours have never avoided the use of the words in front of the kids so they now at 7 years old swear like the parents and the parents say "Don't talk like that, darling". :mad:

"Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

[stevo68]

Anyway, last comment for this evening :D. A better rule or stipulation in regards to swearing should have been to be considerate of other people and excessive swearing in writing will not be tolerated. Not a blanket, no swearing at all type policy, the latter doesnt treat us like adults whether we like swearing or not. As stated earlier, the swearing on this site has always been reasonably negligble, the minority complains and the rest have to wear it, just like in real life these days.

Regards

Stevo

[Gillie]

Now the next door neighbours have never avoided the use of the words in front of the kids so they now at 7 years old swear like the parents and the parents say "Don't talk like that, darling". :mad:



Gotta agree with you there Ron. Swearing doesn't bother me that much, but around kids thats another matter entirely. I am appalled at the language that I have heard from parents in front of their kids and worse directed at them. Its just not right.
Sheridan

[mittadisco]

As the stupid **** who was responsible for writing the post in question I apologize to all. I am new to the board and failed to be be aware and considerate of the various members that make up this board. I also regret causing the uproar over this difficult issue and wil endeavor in the future not to post in an inebriated state again. Embarrasing for me and offensive to others.

How about calling it quits on this good sir's apology and then bury the thread.

Cheers

[stevo68]

I'm afraid I still don't get it. Why do any of you use foul language?

Because it's part of Aussie culture? Well, it's not part of mine and I'm older than most of you.

My father and mother never used F and C and my kids don't use it around my wife and I. My sisters don't use them either. We aren't churchy or anything like that, it just wasn't part of our upbringing. The worst I ever heard my parents or grand-parents use was bloody and bugger.

Now the next door neighbours have never avoided the use of the words in front of the kids so they now at 7 years old swear like the parents and the parents say "Don't talk like that, darling". :angry:

"Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."
Sorry was going to be my last :D. Answer is you don't need to get it, just like I don't need to get why you don't swear. Like it or lump it people swear, whether occasionally or like a trooper. There choice as is yours not to. But what right have you ( as an example) or anybody else have to say as an adult " you cannot swear"?. I know a lot of older people, most likely your era who swear as good as they come, just as I know people my age and younger. Is it seriously that big a deal, they are only words. Theres a famous fragrance called ****, advertised all over the world. I'd rather be worried about why most people don't provide $$$ to help feed a starving child in a poorer nation or something to that effect, there are more worrisome issues in the world than a couple of swear words,

Regards

Stevo

[p38arover]

I am appalled at the language that I have heard from parents in front of their kids and worse directed at them. Its just not right.
Sheridan

That I find quite disgusting. Fancy calling your young children little ....., etc. :mad:

Ron

[stevo68]

That I find quite disgusting. Fancy calling your young children little ....., etc. :angry:

Ahh ha, something we agree on :D. As I have already said, there is swearing and then there is swearing. Yes, guilty as charged for swearing in front of my kids, but usually followed up with an apology as that is adult talk. The oldest 2 are 9&10 and have never heard them swear. Mind you I am a pretty bloody good dad :D

Regards

Stevo

[googe]

I personaly dont swear in front of my perant's or anyone i feel will take offence,it's called respect,i find it hard to swear face to face,if you have to swear when you type that meens you have nothing intersting to say.The focus on you swearing takes away what you wont to say.

[DirtyDawg]

One of the conditions of access to these forums is no swearing - none.

The site has a filter to squash all inappropriate words.

ANY attempt to get around the filter by spelling these words in another way will be seen as a deliberate attempt to circumvent the filter and be treated accordingly.


The Mods.

If it is not spelt the correct way ie **** then it is not swearing but the readers interpretation of swearing..or you going to stop people from going to poohket" for a holiday....See can't even spell the island name right because you got all political.you bored pedro or just have a bad week.lame very lame

[stevo68]

if you have to swear when you type that meens you have nothing intersting to say.The focus on you swearing takes away what you wont to say. Ahh, but thats your opinion, doesn't make it correct, does it:angel:. If I read a swear word, I interpret it as the writer over emphasising a particular situation or issue. To me, it adds meaning. Like the other day, when these idiots started to come over into my lane on highway at 100kms/hr. I had my 3 children in the car, therefore I take that as a threat against them and myself. Well after hitting my horn and braking, they swerved back.

Full boot onto D3, up besides them, window down and a blast of brilliantly placed language ( in my book). In that instances yelling out you silly billies was not going to cut it. As for my kiddies, an explanation ensued as to why daddy let rip. Now some will say "Onya Stevo", some will say "tut, tut" but that's Ok, I can happily live with it :D

Regards

Stevo

[Pedro_The_Swift]

If it is not spelt the correct way ie **** then it is not swearing but the readers interpretation of swearing..or you going to stop people from going to poohket" for a holiday....See can't even spell the island name right because you got all political.you bored pedro or just have a bad week.lame very lame

Dont shoot the messenger Dawg.

[landyfromanuthaland]

Ok no worries, will not profane in the future, gosh, darn, diddly.

[GrahamH]

There is a time and a place for everything. Language that is commonly accepted in the front bar of a pub on a Friday night after work is not appropriate on a public forum.

This is especially so on a forum devoted to a pursuit which is becoming more politically incorrect with each passing day. If we want to keep our access to tracks and remote countryside, and not have our type of vehicle legislated out of existence (or at least the cities), we need to be aware of the image we give ourselves when posting on a forum such as this. In a 'normal' world this would not be the case, but this is a world where political correctness increasingly takes precedence over common sense.

I would like to point out that I am not a prude, a wowser or hold any religious convictions, but I do cringe when I read some of the posts. Certain swear words can be used to good effect in certain situations (I find Billy Connolly hilarious but I choose, mostly, not to use his vocabulary) - notably shock value. Forum posts should be the carefully thought out and worded opinions of the writer, and should not require profanity to get their point across.

dlatn, thankyou for taking responsibility for for your behaviour. Apologising shows a maturity all too rare amongst Australian males these days, and I accept your apology, and I encourage you to keep keep posting. Well done.

Steveo, whilst I have some sympathy for your position, and I think you're objecting to a level of regulation which you see as unreasonably authoritarian, I'm afraid that if the mods were to allow "some" swearing, it would inevitably become the thin end of the wedge - it is human nature to test the boundaries, after all. I do believe that Australia, along with many other countries has an unreasonable level of bureaucratic control in general, but we live in a society where we have been left little choice but to legislate for the lowest common denominator, and this is another example.

Pedro, you have done the right thing and you are to be applauded for taking a stand and setting the boundaries before the situation got out of control. It is sad that you have needed to do so but that's life.

People, I enjoy reading your posts, and I like seeing a topic debated "vigorously" but I was brought up in a household where I was taught to respect the sensibilities of others - a quaint and rather old-fashioned idea in these 'ME' generation times. In a closed group where everyone is happy to swear and be sworn at, feel free to indulge yourselves. On a public forum, please post with restraint and avoid having all 4WD'ers (but especially LandRover owners) branded as boorish hoons - otherwise it will, ultimately, come back to bite us.

And if you've read to the end of this rather long post, thanks for listening.

[p38arover]

GrahamH, nicely put! :BigThumb: :)


.you bored pedro or just have a bad week.lame very lame

That's a cheap shot, Dawg, and totally uncalled for. :mad:


I won't bother responding anymore to this thread as it's obvious that some don't appreciate (in both meanings of the word) my point of view.


Ron

[Bushwanderer]

I'm afraid I still don't get it. Why do any of you use foul language?

Because it's part of Aussie culture? Well, it's not part of mine and I'm older than most of you.

My father and mother never used F and C and my kids don't use it around my wife and I. My sisters don't use them either. We aren't churchy or anything like that, it just wasn't part of our upbringing. The worst I ever heard my parents or grand-parents use was bloody and bugger.

Now the next door neighbours have never avoided the use of the words in front of the kids so they now at 7 years old swear like the parents and the parents say "Don't talk like that, darling". :mad:

"Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

It's funny that you say that.

The worst swear word my great grandmother used was "sugar". But she also said that it wasn't the word but the intent behind it. :) (She was a sweety).

[dungarover]

This thread still going :confused: Swearing is part of life weather you like it or not.

I agree, there's a time and place for language but I normally use swearing to express my anger and it's a hell of a lot better than beating the crap out of someone so a few ****s and ****s are not pleasnt but apart from some offensive language nobody gets hurt :):)

Put simply,this is thwe 21st Century like it or not that's how society is (and I HATE IT and I'm one of the younger crowd :(). I'm sure some people find a reason for something to pick on and this thread certantly demonstrate this.

It's getting beyond anal just like spelling and bad grammar. No buggers perfect, the sky's blue, water's wet, people swear that's just how it is.

GET OVER IT AND HARDEN UP :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Trav

[Bushwanderer]

There is a time and a place for everything. Language that is commonly accepted in the front bar of a pub on a Friday night after work is not appropriate on a public forum.

This is especially so on a forum devoted to a pursuit which is becoming more politically incorrect with each passing day. If we want to keep our access to tracks and remote countryside, and not have our type of vehicle legislated out of existence (or at least the cities), we need to be aware of the image we give ourselves when posting on a forum such as this. In a 'normal' world this would not be the case, but this is a world where political correctness increasingly takes precedence over common sense.

I would like to point out that I am not a prude, a wowser or hold any religious convictions, but I do cringe when I read some of the posts. Certain swear words can be used to good effect in certain situations (I find Billy Connolly hilarious but I choose, mostly, not to use his vocabulary) - notably shock value. Forum posts should be the carefully thought out and worded opinions of the writer, and should not require profanity to get their point across.

dlatn, thankyou for taking responsibility for for your behaviour. Apologising shows a maturity all too rare amongst Australian males these days, and I accept your apology, and I encourage you to keep keep posting. Well done.

Steveo, whilst I have some sympathy for your position, and I think you're objecting to a level of regulation which you see as unreasonably authoritarian, I'm afraid that if the mods were to allow "some" swearing, it would inevitably become the thin end of the wedge - it is human nature to test the boundaries, after all. I do believe that Australia, along with many other countries has an unreasonable level of bureaucratic control in general, but we live in a society where we have been left little choice but to legislate for the lowest common denominator, and this is another example.

Pedro, you have done the right thing and you are to be applauded for taking a stand and setting the boundaries before the situation got out of control. It is sad that you have needed to do so but that's life.

People, I enjoy reading your posts, and I like seeing a topic debated "vigorously" but I was brought up in a household where I was taught to respect the sensibilities of others - a quaint and rather old-fashioned idea in these 'ME' generation times. In a closed group where everyone is happy to swear and be sworn at, feel free to indulge yourselves. On a public forum, please post with restraint and avoid having all 4WD'ers (but especially LandRover owners) branded as boorish hoons - otherwise it will, ultimately, come back to bite us.

And if you've read to the end of this rather long post, thanks for listening.


Hi GrahamH,
A well-considered response, and worthy of the forum.

Thanks,
Bushwanderer

[redrover3]

Sometimes, while reading this forum my children are reading it too just out of interest. I feel slightly embarrassed if they see swear words and rude avatars. My wife and I bring them up to refrain from the use of bad language. That way they can communicate with all kinds of people without offending anyone and if they choose to throw in the odd word with those who don't mind, that'll be ok. Just not use it habitually. Some other forums that I look at are quite bad in this respect. This ones pretty good. That is one of the reasons I like it.
Tony

[DJBD3]

I won't let one of the local station assistants into my signal box as I can't stand her F & C swearing.

I've told her I find it offensive so she can stay outside.

Another reason I won't work in the metro area where there is more than one person in a box - in the Mountains I work alone.

Become a Driver. Everything is going one man.

[DJBD3]

A Her, that's surprising. Although I think the women swear more than the blokes these days :angel:

Trav


At the NRL Grand Final, this year, I had a row of pretty, well dressed and intelligent looking women across the aisle from where I was sitting. Manley supporters and obviously not fibro girls; UNTIL it was obvious they had wasted their money buying a ticket to the game & all was lost. Then it started You F F F F & C C C C's from Melbourne. Go and........

Now one of My jobs is working in the rail industry and I can cope with most language but these "women" floored me.
Oldest step daughter was with Me and asked "Is this what you mean about Sydney being a more bogan city than Melbourne?" :eek:

[walker]

Oldest step daughter was with Me and asked "Is this what you mean about Sydney being a more bogan city than Melbourne?" :eek:

LOL. Quote of the year, that one. :D:D:D:D:D


And if that is Sydney then imagine Brisbane! :p

[landyfromanuthaland]

I agree the girls are definately leaving the males for dead with the swearing, we step on our boys if they swear, though I have been known to let fly specially when working on a Landy,

To see a nice attractive woman out and you think shes abit of alright, all of a sudden you cop an earful of her abusing some poor bugger and you think "crikey" what a mouth shes got, its not classy at all, a drunk blonde is ok, a drunk blonde with a smoke is ok, but a drunk blonde with a smoke and a foul mouth is really not cricket!

Just sit in the mall and listen, you see big groups of teenager running around and it really opens your eyes and they have no shame either, I blame TV, they have really let the standards drop in the TV industry once you never heard a swear word on TV, these days its common place, movies are no better and its all this American stuff, we are fastly becoming a spin off of the United States and that really concerns me, are we losing our identity as Aussies?, what is a bogan?

[Slunnie]

Hmmm, I like to swear. Just like some like to smoke, drink or drive cars for the sake of driving really.

But I don't have to swear and wont as appropriate. I've got no arguement if the management have asked us not to swear on here - its not difficult and its not our right to do so.

[DJBD3]

I agree the girls are definately leaving the males for dead with the swearing, we step on our boys if they swear, though I have been known to let fly specially when working on a Landy,

To see a nice attractive woman out and you think shes abit of alright, all of a sudden you cop an earful of her abusing some poor bugger and you think "crikey" what a mouth shes got, its not classy at all, a drunk blonde is ok, a drunk blonde with a smoke is ok, but a drunk blonde with a smoke and a foul mouth is really not cricket!

Just sit in the mall and listen, you see big groups of teenager running around and it really opens your eyes and they have no shame either, I blame TV, they have really let the standards drop in the TV industry once you never heard a swear word on TV, these days its common place, movies are no better and its all this American stuff, we are fastly becoming a spin off of the United States and that really concerns me, are we losing our identity as Aussies?, what is a bogan?

:BigThumb::BigThumb::BigThumb:
Could not agree more. TV , amongst others, is really dumbing down the country. I groan when I see the Kids watching some barrister run down unfortunates that have given their life over to a TV network for the chance at a bit of fame and money or the other run you down show that the same network puts on when the other show is not.

A bogan is somebody that is very happy with mediocre, of lowish standards and intellect. A real Yobbo. Often borish. Often locked up at cricket and other sporting events for behavior reasons. Seen in mass numbers at Sydney's beaches (esp Cronulla) thumping chests with Australian flags draped over their shoulders (often dragging the flag on the ground in a brilliant display of respect for it).
It would be highly unusual for a bogan to drive a Land/Range Rover and think anyone that does is a snob/idiot.

I like bogans as they remind me of my elevated status in life every time I see/hear one.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

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There are only 10 types of people in this world, those that understand binary, and those that don't. :)

Seriously, I can't be bothered decoding that!

[Pedro_The_Swift]

:BigThumb::BigThumb::BigThumb:
Could not agree more. TV , amongst others, is really dumbing down the country. I groan when I see the Kids watching some barrister run down unfortunates that have given their life over to a TV network for the chance at a bit of fame and money or the other run you down show that the same network puts on when the other show is not.

A bogan is somebody that is very happy with mediocre, of lowish standards and intellect. A real Yobbo. Often borish. Often locked up at cricket and other sporting events for behavior reasons. Seen in mass numbers at Sydney's beaches (esp Cronulla) thumping chests with Australian flags draped over their shoulders (often dragging the flag on the ground in a brilliant display of respect for it).
It would be highly unusual for a bogan to drive a Land/Range Rover and think anyone that does is a snob/idiot.

I like bogans as they remind me of my elevated status in life every time I see/hear one.


well forgive me for watching the footy and taking my family to the beach,,
and yes some LR owners do appear to be snobs.
:mad:

[dungarover]

well forgive me for watching the footy and taking my family to the beach,,
and yes some LR owners do appear to be snobs.
:mad:

X2. I don't settle for mediocre, I am content with what I have that's all and if that makes me a bogan then so be it. Read my signature in regards to my Rangie(s).

I was in a 4WD club that had everyone trying to outdo each other and someone like me well I wasn't good enough. I have no time for *****s that are up themselves or think they're better than the rest of us :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Trav

[ellard]

Hi there

I do agree - I work in the mining industry and its becomes a habit.

But my wife notices when I am home (not very often) I dont swear alot - maybe the occasional "for f--k sakes" within the shed.

But I will agree 100% women swear alot in the mining industry I suspect is a show thing as they are out numbered.

My views

Wayne

[procrastination inc]

There are only 10 types of people in this world, those that understand binary, and those that don't. :)

Seriously, I can't be bothered decoding that!

http://www.roubaixinteractive.com/PlayGround/Binary_Conversion/Binary_To_Text.asp

[walker]

01000001011011000110110000100000010100010100110001 00010000100111011100110010000001100001011100100110 01010010000001100010011011110110011101100001011011 10011100110010111000001101000010100100111101101000 00101100001000000110000101101110011001000010000001 10010001101111011011100010011101110100001000000111 00110111011101100101011000010111001000101110

[walker]

:p:p:p:p:p:angel:

[disco2hse]

This thread still going :confused: Swearing is part of life weather you like it or not.

[snipped]

GET OVER IT AND HARDEN UP :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Well, no one responded and that should tell you something (uh, I did, now there's irony).

Anyway...

Because a person chooses the level or quality of language they have around themselves, this is to be not an indication that they are at all weak or any lesser as a male, or that they are lacking in machismo. They do not need to "harden up" because their choice represents their maturity and character. Indeed I would say that someone who suggests such a thing, that of hardening up, ought to listen to what such a person who has made the choice and publicly declared that they do not want to hear obscenities on a public forum, might say and they may learn what it means to be adult.

Being adult means accepting responsibility and accountability for ones actions, and it means displaying qualities that have been won over years of life's learning and experience; things like respect. It means having discrimination about what one wants to have around themselves, which is *not* the same thing as being PC.

If a user of profanity and obscenities lacks respect and tells a person to "harden up" because they voice their objection to their use of profanity or obscene language in a situation where such use is clearly not accepted, then that is a further indication of the respect that is lacking in their character.

dlatn has shown us that he respects other users' wishes in this forum, and for that, thanks and good on ya. Yours is an example that some others could follow.

Now, don't get the wrong idea about me either. I use blue language when it is required - I've been a fisherman (had my first longliner when I was 15), a truckie and know many people who are associates or gang members. I have family members that are in gangs, I've been amongst those who have hardened up and those who have decided to be refined. I would say the harder battle is amongst the latter when it comes to abiding by life's choices.

It is easy to "harden up" when all you are asked to do is look and behave belligerently against those people who appear to be somewhat different from yourself. And it is easy if all you are asked to do is expectorate profanity and obscenities instead of attempting to offer a mature response.

So, in response to your "harden up" I would say "grow up" my friend.

[Jamo]

IMHO, if you choose to swear when you're by yourself or when in the company of friends or colleagues who accept it, then that's your business and their business.

But, if you choose to swear in the company of those who don't like it, then you're being nothing other than inconsiderate.

[dungarover]

So, in response to your "harden up" I would say "grow up" my friend.

I might need to grow up, but you need to get a life.

Trav

[100I]

I might need to grow up, but you need to get a life.

Trav
Whoosh, it all went straight over your head didn't it..

[dungarover]

Whoosh, it all went straight over your head didn't it..

I read it and got what he was on about, but I don't pay too much attention to dribble.

Everyone's entitled to there opinion like it or not and you can't like everyone can you :(

Trav

[disco2hse]

I might need to grow up, but you need to get a life.

Trav

:D:D:D Oh Trav, you're such a card :D:D:D

Why do I need a life, I've got Landies :wasntme:

[duff]

I love this site(and donate).

But over the last couple of months it is becoming, an exercise in fuddy duddy-ery. It is moving from a tolerant site of easy going, free speaking, men and women, (and inbetweens), old and young, smart and not so, happy and grumpy, mostly just people all getting along, loosely centred around LR's,, all people acting as a good spread of general society,, complete with the occasional blow up(we are human)......... to becoming a overmoderated, well spelt, lesson in snobbery..
I don't like lots of stuff in this world, but I don't try and tell people how to live there lives,, I will argue with them and call in the umpire if need be, but only if they step outside of public square standards. (common swearing, poor spelling, public-ally accepted sexual topics,, all fine, even if I don't agree.
If I banned everyone who had different standards, I would limit myself to a world of "Mini Me's" and have very little stimulation or growth, LIKE AULRO good do easily the way it is heading.

"PUBLIC FORUM" I ARGUE THAT IF IT CAN APPEAR ON FREE TO AIR TV, THEN IT SHOULD BE OK ON HERE !.
OR you risk Nazi status.

[Cap]

I read this whole thread with an open mind on both sides. For me personally, I think those who make the rules (lets use this example of not swearing) should also look in the mirror and decide weather or not what they are 'enforcing' is actually offensive also.

I found this thread to be very dissapointing.. why? Let me try to explain. I can read a post from any of you guys/gals, and it may contain a substantial amount of swearing, and not get offended. I dont get offended because I choose to show tolerance in how others may choose to express their opinions. I may not like it at times, but its not my right to dictate to others (and in this case demean others) on their choice of words.

In another case, I have been spoken too in a very offensive manner without 1 single swear word being spoken. (and yes, I have done like wise).

I have also been to other sites where the swearing was getting out of hand, so I decided to leave the site, not impose my opinions on others. If this site begins to head down a path of zero tolerance, I wont compain (much), I just wont come back.

Regards,

[incisor]

I love this site(and donate).

"PUBLIC FORUM" I ARGUE THAT IF IT CAN APPEAR ON FREE TO AIR TV, THEN IT SHOULD BE OK ON HERE !.

unfortunately the censorship laws in Australia are not the same for tv radio and other media, the censorship laws pertaining to internet are tougher. they are much more similar but not quite the same as the laws covering games.

a visit to some of the freedom of speech sites in Australia will give to a better idea of what you can get away with under a G rating.

a visit to the censors site is a true eye opener when you start reading some of the statistics... it becomes obvious the the majority of censorship relates to lifestyle choices and views differing to that of the government of the day.

as for the over moderation on aulro.... it usually comes in spasms when the boundaries are being consistently pushed.

you sometimes have to push back further than the line so it can slowly creep back to it, if you get my drift...

finding the fine line of balance is an acquired art and whilst we try our best, we dont always get it right first time....

[gruntfuttock]

I have been reading this with some interest and so far kept out of this thorny subject. I would just like to ask one question. Do you really need to swear to get a point across?

How many of you like you wife/kids listening to the filth that gets said over some of the UHF radio channels at times by some people?

I am not a prude and sometimes do swear but if the rules of participation say that the condition of entry to this forum is no swearing, then what is the problem with abiding by the rules?

[walker]

I am not a prude and sometimes do swear but if the rules of participation say that the condition of entry to this forum is no swearing, then what is the problem with abiding by the rules?


I think that sums it all up!

[HangOver]

the condition of entry to this forum is no swearing, then what is the problem

Agreed !

[dungarover]

Why do I need a life, I've got Landies :wasntme:

Well, what can I say to that, you got me on that one (rarity for me):( I was actually expecting a barage of abuse from you when I come to check this thread.

.....although you have a crack at me, expect a response in return. I don't take crap from ANYONE how small the offense. I am abrasive, arrogant, opinionated and I'm not going to apoligise for it, if people don't like that than too bad because I don't out of my way to impress people :mad::mad::mad: What you see is what you get with me and judging a bloke over a forum is poor form regardless.

Back on topic, I'm refering to not so offensive words like 'bloody', 'bastard' or 'knackers' for example, not the charming four letter C word or the one that starts with F. I use them in posts but only because I know they're censored and if not I use a bit more descretion if needed. I don't cheat around the 'filters' to get my swearing across, I don't have an issue with that, plus helps me get the point across at times. I'm no uni educated academic but I'm not an idiot :mad::mad::mad:

I think the censorship we have here is fine, I can't see an issue and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Plus why do I want to grow up? Life is too short anyway.

Have a good one :)

Trav

[stevo68]

I am not a prude and sometimes do swear but if the rules of participation say that the condition of entry to this forum is no swearing, then what is the problem with abiding by the rules? He he, thought I would jump back into this one for a momento :D. I guess the main issue for me was that it never was or has been a condition....up until this post and that I pointed out, that it wasn't a condition :angel:. Therefore, overall the swearing has always been negligble in my experience over 18+mths and most people self monitored bar the odd occasion. All of a sudden cause a fella after a few to many, lets rip with a few words and plenty of **** ( kudo's to you for acknowledding that too mate) and we are told no swearing at all i.e a blanket policy response. In other words, best to my knowledge it has never really been an issue with the majority of broad minded adults, and all of a sudden it was an issue,

Regards

Stevo

[beforethevision]

Aqua i agree.

people swear, your choice to repeat. It goes on every day.

You watch people on tv shooting others, your choice to repeat. it goes on every day.

i know which im concerned about.



perhaps this could all be solved in court ehh?

This sounds like an argument yankees would have.

F me , im outta here.


PS, the filter is there for a reason. stop moaning.

[DJBD3]

well forgive me for watching the footy and taking my family to the beach,,
and yes some LR owners do appear to be snobs.
:mad:

I watch and go to the footy & take my family to the beach. (unless I can leave the leader of the opposition at home:whistling:).
I don't think of boganism as the wearing of shirts of different styles or fabric. Boganism is an attitude/way of life IMHO.
My ref. to Cron. Beach has to do with the riots and the displays put on there.

[gruntfuttock]

He he, thought I would jump back into this one for a momento :D. I guess the main issue for me was that it never was or has been a condition....up until this post and that I pointed out, that it wasn't a condition :angel:. Therefore, overall the swearing has always been negligble in my experience over 18+mths and most people self monitored bar the odd occasion. All of a sudden cause a fella after a few to many, lets rip with a few words and plenty of **** ( kudo's to you for acknowledding that too mate) and we are told no swearing at all i.e a blanket policy response. In other words, best to my knowledge it has never really been an issue with the majority of broad minded adults, and all of a sudden it was an issue,

Regards

Stevo

I seem to reacall that there was a no swearing policy inplace in 2006 and I thought well before that. Although the exact dates I cannot remember. PM Incsor he will be able to tell you when the rules came in, but I was under the impression that it was always there. I may be wrong though

The other thing, is it really necessary?

[stevo68]

The other thing, is it really necessary? Hmm perhaps same could be said of your response :p

Regards

Stevo

[disco2hse]

Have a good one :)

Good on ya mate :)

[twitchy]

seems to be a lot of forums jumping on the swearing Nazi wagon, however if thats the rules I guess it's the way it goes.

Just like parks & wildlife really, doesn't always make sense but ya just have to live with it.

[dungarover]

As said before, I don't have a problem with it but as long as it's not going too far then it's fine. If common sense prevails I'm happy

I would hate to see this forum become a right-winged 'religious nutter' like mentality to the point of saying even the mildest of swear words would have your banned :mad::mad::mad:

Trav

[HangOver]

maybe we need a list of words we can't say ;)

[Cap]

maybe we need a list of words we can't say ;)

Ill start...

Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Hummer, Ford... the list is endless :D

[Ken]

How about the fact that the rules state No Swearing and be done with it .
Rules a set for a reason and if the Ops say dont swear then Im sure we are all smart enough to not do so.
In any case what does one have to swear for to get any said point across.

[Ralph1Malph]

How about the fact that the rules state No Swearing and be done with it .
Rules a set for a reason and if the Ops say dont swear then Im sure we are all smart enough to not do so.
In any case what does one have to swear for to get any said point across.

Although I whole heartedly agree in any case, I also see the need to remove subjectivity. For example, the Fed Govt uses the Macquarie Dictionary as its guide. All the swearwords are in there but if the Macquarie terms it as slang or colloquial or common usage we are allowed to use it. If it lists it as derogetory or offensive we aren't. You will be surprised. Anyway, my 10c worth.
And yes, I would like to know if I can use @#$%^ :wasntme: or dagsnapper:eek: in my posts.

Ralph

[CraigE]

Agree about swearing, but there is a fine line between swearing and slang. What a lot of people regard as swearing others regard as slang. Also words and phrases that were not acceptable 20-50 years ago are now part of our language.
I do not like to see some of the more agressive and descriptive swear words in print, but hear them every day in the mining industry.
Some people regard Jesus as a swear word, it may be sacreligous but is not a swear word, on the contrary is just a name.
Point that should be made is if it is in a reputable dictionary it is part of the English language.

[Outlaw]

geez don't believe this thread is still running :D

[DRanged]

I have to say, I might swear occaisionally, but never in writing.
If somebody can't express a thought without swearing it just makes them seem boorish.

Well put mate.

I cant see any reason for it on this type of forum. Some users just cant reply without it. I cant see the sense in it .

My 2cents worth;)

Justin

[DiscoMick]

Just read the whole thread for the first time. I don't have any problem with the no swearing policy here, as its a family forum and not a democracy, even though its more strict than some other forums I visit.
Swearing just goes right over my head, I don't even register it nowdays. I just think people who have to swear all the time have given in to a bad habit and become mentally lazy so, instead of actually thinking, they just drop in a swear word to fill the pause.
If I really want to insult someone, I probably won't use ANY swear words, but I can gaurantee they'll get my point.
How about the mods produce a list of words which are banned, post it once so everyone knows, and set the swear filter to replace all those words with something ridiculous, such as 'artichoke'. So you could get amusing sentences like this:

"You bunch of artichoke artichoke are just lazy artichoke artichoke artichoke who wouldn't know a artichoke from a artichoke if one hit you in the artichoke face!"

That should produce a few giggles, and highlight the no swear rule at the same time.:D

[stevo68]

I just think people who have to swear all the time have given in to a bad habit and become mentally lazy so, instead of actually thinking, they just drop in a swear word to fill the pause.
I reckon I have done well to have stayed out of this thread for a while :D, but this comment ( using moreso as an example....not picking on it), plus other's like it, really get my goat. I swear, most people I know swear, these higher thinking intellectual's who believe those that swear are lazy, boorish, mentally lazy etc etc need to get over themselves......seriously.......we are in adult land.......are we not??

If you are going to make such comment, at least quantify it. There is swearing like a trooper and there is dropping the odd "F" word or "S" or something along those lines. I've already given my opinion on the actual swearing itself in relation to the site, but pppllleeeeaaassseeee give myself and other regular swearer's a break :p. Boy I hope some of you never watch Gordon Ramsay on cable, you'd be having nervous breakdowns :D

Regards

Stevo

[stevo68]

For interests sakes ;), was watching a Disney DVD this afternoon with the children, rated G and there was 3 swear words, bull **** x 1 and just **** x 2. Guess one has to define what G is when you have swearing in an ol Disney movie...........and it was from 1995,

Regards

Stevo

[dungarover]

Boy I hope some of you never watch Gordon Ramsay on cable, you'd be having nervous breakdowns :D

Regards

Stevo

Yep, he'a a chapion in that deaprtment (and good at his craft) but that's a professional kitchen enviroment, it's a no-holes barred affair.

Trav

[incisor]

For interests sakes ;), was watching a Disney DVD this afternoon with the children, rated G and there was 3 swear words, bull **** x 1 and just **** x 2. Guess one has to define what G is when you have swearing in an ol Disney movie...........and it was from 1995,

Regards

Stevo

go have a little light read here (http://www.classification.gov.au/) and see if you can spot the differences between TV and internet media ratings, it shouldnt be hard....

[stevo68]

go have a little light read here (http://www.classification.gov.au/) and see if you can spot the differences between TV and internet media ratings, it shouldnt be hard.... Well I did try and it almost caused a swearing fit :D, for the life of me I couldn't find anything on the internet, so gave up. It was just interesting with the whole "G" rating..no swearing and then watching a Disney movie of all things and their is swearing from an adult and a teenager :eek:. ANyway all good :cool:

Regards

Stevo

[RonMcGr]

Friday, Sylvia and I went and saw the Movie, "Good luck Chuck". It is noted as a comedy with some good reviews. :angel:

We did get a good laugh, and some really disgusting scenes :eek:(that I still cannot forget) and of couse, the "Language".

If you like being put off lunch, this is the film for you :D

[Vandermorph]

Smeg
Im not allowed to swear

[Loaded]

**** :D

[Quiggers]

I was watching telly, watching a new program called 'Newstopia' last Thursday night at 10pm.

It's a Shaun Micallef news satire...

Anyhow, a female was giving the 'f' word a good run for its money, used more than a dozen times in less than a minute...

Then she sprouted the 'c' word...

...on telly...

hmmm....

I seem to recall that there were once rules about acceptable behaviour of language usage and broadcasting...

(plenty of 'f' words on Fat Pizza last night, too)....

GQ

[Frenchie]

One of the classics is the Battlestar Galactica TV series (the new one not the 80s version). They use "frack", "frackin'", "get fracked" all the time. Pretty obvious what it's supposed to be so I don't see the point really. :eek::cool: