Bad Word Filter

Bad language, in itself, doesn't offend me but, like you, I think indiscriminate use of it is offensive.

It seems to me that a lot of younger people who use it simply lack the vocabulary to express what they mean. That, I think, can be laid at the feet of parents and teachers. There seems to be little incentive to extend vocabulary nowadays, although there appears to be a movement to get children reading more. I hope it works.

The continuous use of words such as "like" and "literally" are bad habits that are difficult to break. What was prevalent in my younger days was the use of "Y'know" but, in those days, teachers were allowed to 'encourage' children not to use it.

 

Just to chip in on this - firstly, GC is not only the best gardening forum on the net, but one of the best forums on the net full stop, and there is a reason for that - - the members. The vast majority of members (if not all) of this site are intelligent, reasoned individuals who not only have some self respect, but also have respect for others, and on that basis I do not envisage that the profanity count will suddenly increase now that we have the option to view or filter.

Also, to pick up on your points above @shiney - I for one would class any excessive, aggressive or personally pointed profanities as in breach of Rule 6 - Peace & Harmony, and anyone falling foul would be advised/dealt with accordingly.

Swearing/profanity can have its place in a humorous way, or indeed an expressive way - however, there is no call for anyone to use profanities to be deliberately controversial or abusive, and put simply conduct of that nature would not be tolerated here on GC. I am sure (knowing the type of members that we have) that anyone falling foul of this will be a rare occurrence.

Whilst I am writing, I'd also like to say thanks to Rich for the swift response to helping us move forward with this.

 

Well said, FC

Apologies to Rich for not acknowledging his prompt actions