Thread: Swearing.

Originally Posted by awabbit6

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,,

Originally Posted by p38arover

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

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

Trav

we gotta have a beer Trav,,,

Originally Posted by abaddonxi

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Originally Posted by awabbit6

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.

Originally Posted by aquarangie

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.

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.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

we gotta have a beer Trav,,,

Bloody oath

Trav