Swear filter blocking....DYNO-####

[Charliewool]

Was PMing a guy about who does my tuning and the swear filter keeps blocking the word M I T E out! Can someone please tell me why??

[4Vman]

I hope someone "might" be able to help you...

[russellw]

For some reason it was in the filter but possibly to stop it from being misspelt!
I've removed it for now.

Cheers
Russ

[Charliewool]

How's that for service?.. (barely finishing typing and it's sorted!!) Thanks Russ!

[Iggypoppin']

Real quick while the topics on, i've noticed the word s h i t t y getting through, no spaces obviously. A glitch?

[russellw]

A fixed glitch.

Cheers
Russ

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

I hope someone "might" be able to help you...

Yes, we should add "rite and nite" too.

[gcg2503]

We could be here for days coming up with suggestions!

[duaned]

Can you add all sms speak to the swear filter please?

[FGII-XR6]

rite is a valid word used correctly as in rite of passage, last rites etc

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Yes, we should add "rite and nite" too.

[1LOUDXFUTE]

*delete* - already covered

[dave289]

can someone please tell me what is wrong with the word s h i t t y. It is used to describe something in a manner we are all familiar with.I think the swear filtering goes a bit too far sometimes.

[Laminge]

I wonder if we can everyone who complains to the swear filter, then we would only have people that are here to help and enjoy the forums.... ohhh now am I being one of those filtered words???

[russellw]

The words that are in the swear filter have been chosen to ensure that the site meets our stated goals of being family friendly.

Cheers
Russ

[futura97]

also, p rick is filtered. How else can we describe the kelly boy?

[Melz]

Yet someone with the username S***box was allowed???

http://www.fordforums.com.au/member.php?userid=28070

[Geez Louise]

Do you kiss your mother with that mouth!!

There are ways to get your point across without swearing and this IS a family based site. and I agree Melz...I was surprised that username got through myself.

[zdcol71]

Back in my day we would get a clip around the ear for saying "geeze louise"!!!
By jingo, what in billie-o is the world coming to

[GT]

Times have changed and some words are really quite inoffensive to some but appalling to others. Hard to find middle ground and keep everyone happy.

I find some of the misuse of signatures more offensive - nothing to do with Fords or cars but getting sarcastic digs at people or using this place for some hidden agenda and bullying. Sad people a bit lost in life, I feel.

Let's accept the swear filter is there to keep things under control - look at the bigger picture not worry too much at the words that you have picked up. I have also had words removed which surprised me too.

Gaela

[russellw]

Originally Posted by Melz

Yet someone with the username S***box was allowed???

http://www.fordforums.com.au/member.php?userid=28070

The user has been asked to remedy this and it can happen because the user names are censored by a different list.

Cheers
Russ

[dave289]

Originally Posted by russellw

The words that are in the swear filter have been chosen to ensure that the site meets our stated goals of being family friendly.

Cheers
Russ

Firstly I commend you guys for wanting to do the right thing in this regard, but this is 2009 and any kid who is old enough to get on here and read and type something is old enough to lisen to the radio and watch television where a word such as s h i t t y does not even rate as they are exposed to far worse on the radio and television on a daily basis(not that I think it is right) .I tried not to swear around my boy when he was young but he hears the radio the television ,movies and my friends who would slip on occassions.I think by the time he was about 12 I did,nt bother anymore because I thought I was wasting my time ,he heres this evryday, would say the f word with his mates just as I did when I was in primary school. the majority of people on here would be well over 15 I would assume. do you guys know the average age of members on here just out of curiousity? So you can keep it family friendly without going to far is what I am trying to say .

[dave289]

Originally Posted by Laminge

I wonder if we can everyone who complains to the swear filter, then we would only have people that are here to help and enjoy the forums.... ohhh now am I being one of those filtered words???

so what else is new?

[Laminge]

Dave289

We also have to accept that viewing the forums in corporate monitored time is an option for many of us, we don't want these forums blacklisted do we, god forbid no access at work!

Its not a big issue, if ones is determined to swear on the forums then I put it to you that their a) their intentions don't merit their post and b) they should be able to adequately express themselves alternatively

[Kenaz]

Why is it that swearing is filtered, but using words such as 'gay' in a derogatory manner is fine?

[Laminge]

Originally Posted by Kenaz

Why is it that swearing is filtered, but using words such as 'gay' in a derogatory manner is fine?

Why would you even think that would be acceptable, what a silly question.

If it has been used that way report it, dont waste your fingers here.

[Kenaz]

No worries, thanks for clearing that up

[FPVF6X189]

dunno if its possible or wether its been thought of but what about a option which hides swear words or show them like a family friendly option on the home page,not so that people can swear in every post, if people feel the need to do that than they are probaly on the wrong forum anyway, but more for threads such as "what jokes do you know" some jokes just arent funny when you have to use !@#$%^&&*()*(&$% because the swear filter wont allow @#$%%^#$%^

just my two cents worth anyways, not looking for a ban just expressing my opinion

[Silver Ghia]

Just had the swear filter working for me.

I was only trying to help out with GTP044's bubbles in his stripes (http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...25#post3009425), and mentioned that the repairer shouldnt just pri(ii)ck holes in the stripes and it deleted the important word!!

Oh well, I hope the message still gets across OK.

[Falcon Coupe]

Maybe they should not poke holes with a pin.

[Falc'man]

Originally Posted by dave289

Firstly I commend you guys for wanting to do the right thing in this regard, but this is 2009 and any kid who is old enough to get on here and read and type something is old enough to lisen to the radio and watch television where a word such as s h i t t y does not even rate as they are exposed to far worse on the radio and television on a daily basis(not that I think it is right) .I tried not to swear around my boy when he was young but he hears the radio the television ,movies and my friends who would slip on occassions.I think by the time he was about 12 I did,nt bother anymore because I thought I was wasting my time ,he heres this evryday, would say the f word with his mates just as I did when I was in primary school. the majority of people on here would be well over 15 I would assume. do you guys know the average age of members on here just out of curiousity? So you can keep it family friendly without going to far is what I am trying to say .

Wrong is wrong, it cannot be changed because the majority accepts it as right. If this line isn't drawn you'd end up asking why the "f" word is filtered, or why this site doesn't allow porn, or why buggery isn't allowed.