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I agree that it might be a sensible idea to review our policy on punishing people for using filtered words in a normal, non-vulgar context, but that doesn't mean that any word which could be used in a different context should be un-filtered.
And for heavens sake don't come out with the arguement "What happens if we use gay to mean happy?!11". I invite you to find one normal person in modern society who uses gay in that context in preference to the word happy or any other relevant term.
LMAO!! Thats such a funny name!!!! HAHAHAHHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TealArms
Swish! :eusa_clapQuote:
Originally Posted by Concentric
I guess the mods just do what they are told to do. In terms of your record, each warning is linked to the post you were warned for. If you ever want to apply for a forum mod job or something, you would have a fair case for politely asking the manager to take notice that the warnings you have received are, well, picky.
If you are worried about getting banned, again I think you would have a fair case to be reconsidered (I doubt they would ban you anyway).
It is of course unadvisable to rebel though.
Edit: I think you were warned for saying the name of a female girl band. Remember not all mods are from the UK so they might not realise that they are being harsh.
theres a c word which rhymes with rap which can't be said on here. My question is 'WHY NOT'?
a) the word has been unfiltered by habbo hotel (which treats us like 5yr olds)
and b) it isn't even swearing in the first place.
You would also like to critisize not being able to say s'uck or sc'rewed w/o a mod shouting down your ear for it. These words are everyday words which some idiots make vulgar.
ban the WUM's, and not us for avoiding the filter to use everyday terms.
[Nods] Yup, and the Moderator who warned me knows ALL about them, he just wanted to give me a warning anyway. ^_^;Quote:
Originally Posted by 8Freak8
I agree, concentric. It's words like... Well I can't say them but it's words that are used in every day contzt, not just in an offensive/vulgar way.
I agree, this can be very annoying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kadaj
If they are none offensive and can be used in an everday context why can't you say them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kadaj
Hi Karl, Andy here, how are you? I'm ok, thanks for asking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kadaj
Right, as much as I like you mate, I've gotta' say...
In the Habbox Rules it clearly (<-- please note, bold and underlined) states, "It is not allowed to try and avoid the swear filter".
Even if the words are meant in a good way, we as Moderators still have to remove it and warn you. :( Even if we know you arn't meaning it in an offensive way.
So until the Habbox Rules are changed, or we as Moderators are told differently by Managment, we will carry on removing any words that avoid the filter.
Yes I hate it too, I can't say "Oh, that band sūcks" then getting a warning for using "inappropriate language". Also the way Moderators are trained...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kadaj
To avoid confusion and discussiong I don't want the word filter to be avoided in ANY situation, so also not when you want to use a filtered word in a way that is not considered swearing or offensive.
I am sure you can say everything you want without the need to avoid the filter by using different words, like you actually show yourself, by using words like gender and poo. If there are any filtered words that are necessary to be used and that cannot be avoided by using different words please let me know in a Personal Message.
Btw as far as I know gay and suck aren't filtered, so what does it matter if you mean gay as in homosexual or gay as in happy?
You must not forget this forum is not moderated by "sensible" adults, who we can assume to be capable of judging wether or not a filtered word is used in an acceptable way. We don't have a minimum age for moderators, if you are 8 years old and can type properly you can become a moderator. Therefore I like the rules to be very clear and easy to interpret so that there won't be any discussions about how to apply them.
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Originally Posted by Kadaj