Swearing in HEXUS, please read.

[g8ina]

The rules on HEXUS are very simple. They should be abided by at all times.

Foul language will not be tolerated and it seems people have started to do this more and more. The filter is there for a VERY good reason - trying to avoid its function is not allowed.

* Threatening behaviour is not acceptable.
* Starring out some letters is not acceptable.
* Starring out words is not acceptable.
* Swearing is not acceptable.


Do not do it - we will be handing out warnings on a new system now and this will revoke your access if you consistently offend. Its very easy to have a conversation and not be rude or abusive.

Tone down the language if you are guilty of this. There will be no exceptions for this - its a family forum, words such as crap etc are acceptable, but derogatory and rude words are not.

If you have to star any letters or the whole word out then you should not be saying it!

Just a gentle reminder folks, keep it nice, or Zak will come get you ! And he he misses then Tigs will do it !!

[Phage]

Run 'em over with that Kia.
Oh the shame...

[TheAnimus]

Shocking to see use of such Sofa King Bad language.

[Hoonigan]

Shocking to see use of such Sofa King Bad language.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Shocking to see use of such Sofa King Bad language.

+1 BAN(If I had mod powers).

[finlay666]

Just a gentle reminder folks, keep it nice, or Zak will come get you ! And he he misses then Tigs will do it !!

Better hope Zak catches you then!

[blueball]

Can this apply to thread titles too please? There is a least one title that IMHO needs modding at present.

[Saracen]

Can this apply to thread titles too please? There is a least one title that IMHO needs modding at present.

It can, and if you meant what I think you meant, it now has been.

If it hasn't, PM me.

[abaxas]

Can we use similar words or not?

Burger off?
Fork spew?

And works that have direct meaning?

Bastard
The C word.

Etc etc.

[Saracen]

Can we use similar words or not?

Burger off?
Fork spew?

And works that have direct meaning?

Bastard
The C word.

Etc etc.

Bastard, maybe. Depends on the context. For instance .... "that medieval knight and his Bastard sword". Similarly, bastard rhubarb, bastard culverin, etc.

As for the rest, a good principle to adopt would be "if in doubt, don't". If you have to ask, it's probably best to find an alternative.

[peterb]

If you have to ask - then don't. We rely on members' common sense. Pushing the boundaries is something I only expect from my children!

[TheAnimus]

how about other kinds of obfuscation?

U+106
U+0055
U+0147
U+03A4

for example?

[peterb]

If you have to ask - then don't. We rely on members' common sense. Pushing the boundaries is something I only expect from my children!

how about other kinds of obfuscation?

U+106
U+0055
U+0147
U+03A4

for example?

I refer you to my earlier post.

But the question is - why? English is a very rich language and there are plenty of words that can be used for emphasis without swearing.

[Zhaoman]

What if you live in Ireland and <deleted> is a regular part of your everyday language and adopted cultural heritage?

[Saracen]

how about other kinds of obfuscation?

U+106
U+0055
U+0147
U+03A4

for example?

If someone used what you imply, in plain text, they'd most likely get suspended on the spot. If they did it and tried to be a smart .... alec, and hide it, I'd probably double the suspension period, because it makes clear they knew exactly what they were doing and tried to get round the rules. If it was in plain, at least they could try pleading ignorance, or anger.

So no, use that word in any form I notice and you'll be on a forum holiday.

[Saracen]

What if you live in Ireland and <deleted> is a regular part of your everyday language and adopted cultural heritage?

Tough. Unadopt it when you post here.

And a warning. This thread is not an excuse to post a word and ask if it's ok. If you have to ask, assume it isn't ok. The rules are not suspended in this thread.