Simon, Why don't you delete the posts written as "f*ck"?

Recently, my thread was deleted by the administrator or a moderator.

But I know the people frequently using the word "f*ck" in this forum.
Why do you allow that?

Please explain to me.

possible

all f*cks are not equal.

EntirelyPossible.

Yeah.
You are the very person who uses that "F word" frequently.

So, I think that you should not answer to this question first.

possible

The thread called out to me, I felt a disturbance in the force.

It is because, probably, you are the very person who uses the word "f*ck" frequently.

You got to draw a line somewhere I suppose. Moderating a forum can't be an exact science: expect inconsistency.

Does the word offend you?

You talkin' to me?

no, to possible.

EntirelyPossible.

I feel that it is not necessary to converse with you.

I am asking of Simon, that why Simon has allowed you (EntirelyPossible) to say "f*ck" frequently.

possible

I would make a humble suggestion that if, in the future, you want to ask someone a question and you don't want others to comment on it, that you might want to use the PM function rather than post a topic, particularly one where you seem to be offended by another poster and don't want that person to get involved in the conversation.

EntirelyPossible.

I do not dislike you.

Probably, you did not read my thread which Simon (or a moderator) deleted.
Since that was deleted, I cannot show you.

As I said to you, this is a question to Simon.

possible

Well, a "fuck" who is not directed towards a specific person is not an insult in my opinion. It's just an interjection.

I read and commented on your thread that was deleted, Possible.

I am one who hates the F word.

I wish there was a way that it could be blocked, period.

Hmmm ...

Syl

DagothUr.

Probably, in this forum, nobody can write an opinion like what you said.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/social/entertainment/212030/1/Threads-that-VANISH

Also in that thread, Simon forbade the posts.

You must not do the act to which Simon also makes this thread the same, before I get a reply from Simon.

possible

I don't like the F word but in the context of the question he posed I thought the thread was valid.

It is a case of two standards when ppl can say "F*** you" which is far more aggressive, and then you have the use of the word in a question.

But, this thread will probably get locked like the last one that supported possible-san's thread.

This is the only time when I used the f...k word. If the policy of the forum is to delete it, so be it. House rules.

Personally, I prefer using "fxxx" instead of the word itself.  And it does pose a problem.

However, if you start editing out or deleting posts with one letter missing, where do you stop?  I do believe it's up to the administration to edit out swearing--according to the rules.  And they can edit a word so it simply uses the first letter and three red "x"'s, or [censored].  Usually it is not necessary to delete the whole post for one bad word.

I think it is an ugly word, but it is used everywhere these days, so as posts reflect common usage, we must expect a few F's to crop up.

I think since it has become ubiquitous it has lost its stength as a swear word, its power to shock. It no longer shocks me,it also has lost some of its comedic power, it used to be funny in certain contexts.

I also think there is no room on here for someone, however angry and upset, to say "F you" to another poster, that post should be edited or removed.

I suppose those who are offended by it in any form, even F*** , or Effin, for example, may just have to ignore it, or leave the forum, you know, F'off.

The odd F**k thrown in for emphasis when it is appropriate does not offend me.  The gratuitous use of it frequently does lower the tone and offend some however.

Starting a thread on the subject is taking it to a new level however, especially when the word is used in it's entirety in the title . . . it tends to attract attention.

But I do agree with BP . . . your original thread seemed a genuine inquiry . . .

This thread seeks to know why there is inconsistency . . . I guess that will always be so, unless all voluntarily submit to the rules without exception.  But I don't think that will happen.