Profanity reminder

[iceman (Mike)]

Guys,

Just wanted to remind everyone that this is a family site, and the forum posting guidelines state:

It can be expected that children as young as 15 may visit the forums. Please don't post material that would not be appropriate for a 15 year old.

Please avoid profanity, we're trying to encourage a family atmosphere and sense of community.

I've implemented "censored words" filters via the forum that replace the obvious profanity with ****, but there are many ways to overcome those filters. Plus, the fact that there are ****'s doesn't mean we don't know what you're trying to say. We've also seen people doing the @!&*& to indicate profanity.

Please refrain from using any sort of profanity, including your own style of censorship like !^@&^@@ on the forums. Keep a family atmosphere, think before you post and use language that you'd want your 10 year old kids or 80 year old grandmother to read.

It's not a wide-spread issue I know, but I have received feedback that some members have been offended by it, so it's time to remind people of the guidelines.

Thanks

[slice of heaven]

Thanks Mike,I have kids as young as 6 reading these posts(over my shoulder) and they dont need to be encouraged with the usage of some terms.
Can you include the abbreviated form using initials in that Mike. I'm not a prude but I think it cheapens and demeans the post.

[ving (David)]

thnx mike, my daughter often reads over my shoulder... usually trying to get me to move off so she can chat to her freinds. she's 14 and knows what it all means but its unnessecary.... there are younger kids who view here too.

[asimov (John)]

Thinking about it, I am probably one of the offender's that use the occasional profanity in my posts. Therefore I would like to take time out to apologise to the kids & parents for any offence given. Having no children of my own, I do tend to forget that there may be children present....suffice to say I will try to remember in future.

John.

[elusiver]

fair enough on the filter

but what about my sig?!

el

[asimov (John)]

[fringe_dweller]

I second that 'fair enough' from el - Yes Sorry from me too, will be more careful in future - I forget sometimes
Cheers
Kearn

[cahullian]

naughty naughty
BTW I work in the public school system and the language I hear in the school yard (both primary and secondary) every day would make a street walker blush. It's nice to come in here and not have to read it also.

Gazza/Irish

[asimov (John)]

The 6 yr old boy next door in all ways out-does me in swearing anyway. I have no worries!

[ving (David)]

Originally Posted by asimov

....suffice to say I will try to remember in future.

John.

or you will be spanked

[asimov (John)]

" No Comment"

[ving (David)]

that smilie with the whip looks like cheryl...