Suncie Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Entropy View Member Profile Add as Friend Send Message Find Member's Topics Find Member's Posts Today, 01:24 AM Post #7 teh G0d Group: Admin Posts: 10,004 Joined: 20-November 03 From: USA Member No.: 2 One of the things that piss me off the most is when people bitch about things that are not ven in the game yet, and they have no fucking clue about how they will work, but they know that I am stupid enough to implement it in the worst possible way. -------------------- http://www.thisnovember5th.com/ http://www.ronpaul2008.com/ Not very constructive, is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cycloonx Report post Posted February 23, 2008 lol The day radu stops swearing there will happen something special Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 23, 2008 And you are fucking banned from the forums for breaking the following forum rules: 5. Posts should be constructive in nature. 9. Use Constructive Criticism 28. Locked threads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drakos7 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 As a constructive criticism, should lock this thread also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LabRat Report post Posted February 23, 2008 *delete me* Erm I thought it was locked yesterday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Well, she posted another one shortly before she posted this one. I just deleted the previous one, but now that she insisted.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aphistolas Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Maybe she hit the add topic button twice? It's happened on forums I've visited before (when users have posted three identical threads) by clicking the topic button when their internet lags. @Swearing: Well, I don't really see why it's necessary to swear every time you're irritated, but it's not like nobody in the world doesn't curse at one time or another. My family dislike cursing, but it's not exactly taboo in the household. I think some regulations should be applied (e.g "You fucking twat") should be banned, anything that's derogatory shouldn't really be allowed... Anything else really, is fine. IIRC, you need to be >13 years old to join these forums, or have a parent/guardian supervising you. It's a bit like pornographic movies; the government can ban their advertisement and all, but it doesn't necessarily mean they're not everywhere across the internet. It's not like you can censor opinion over the Interwebz, anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 23, 2008 No, I am pretty sure it was posted again, on purpose, after I deleted it. But the ban is mostly for violating the "don't post just to post" rule. If it would have been a valid thread, that did more than just quote me (and my forum stats), I guess I would have been OK to that. As for swearing, yes, it should be reserved for some special occasions. If you noticed, I don't swear too often, maybe one in every 50 posts or so. Anyway, an occasional fuck or shit is ok on the forums, and no one got banned for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
korrode Report post Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) Words cant actually hurt you you know... they are just words. You have to choose to be offended by a word... just choose to not be. Edited February 23, 2008 by Korrode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aphistolas Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Words cant actually hurt you you know... they are just words. You have to choose to be offended by a word... just choose to not be. And when, pray tell, do people decide to not get hurt from words? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
korrode Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) I dont know if i quite understand your question... I'm not saying people shouldn't be offended by sentences... for example, this sentence would be offensive to most anyone: (Understand i'm not directing this sentence at anyone, it is just an example) "I feel sorry for you mother, she must hate that it's you she gave birth to" Those words grouped together are offensive, certainly... but note that i didnt have to "swear" to be offensive. The word "fucking" by itself shouldn't offend anyone, if i say: "I'm fucking annoyed about this situation" I'm not directing anything at a person specifically, i'm just using a word to show the extremeness of my emotion, no different to the word "very" or "highly". Edited February 24, 2008 by Korrode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acelon Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I dont know if i quite understand your question... I'm not saying people shouldn't be offended by sentences... for example, this sentence would be offensive to most anyone: (Understand i'm not directing this sentence at anyone, it is just an example) "I feel sorry for you mother, she must hate that it's you she gave birth to" Those words grouped together are offensive, certainly... but note that i didnt have to "swear" to be offensive. The word "fucking" by itself shouldn't offend anyone, if i say: "I'm fucking annoyed about this situation" I'm not directing anything at a person specifically, i'm just using a word to show the extremeness of my emotion, no different to the word "very" or "highly". Very good explanation, I agree entirely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Speaking of Fuck: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShYne Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Speaking of Fuck: LMAO, funny video and examples . I like when he uses the example. "Why don't you go outside and play go hide and fuck yourself" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stricken Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Saw that once on funnyjunk.com lol xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpion_King Report post Posted February 24, 2008 This link was great. And after watching the related videos i had to go Fuck the hooker down the street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkc56 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) As a general rule I consider the use of swear words as a fall-back for people unable or unwilling to take the time to articulate their thoughts. After all, it is a lot easier to yell "screw you" than to explain "Your cutting me off in traffic offends me since I'm clearly more important than you and what I'm doing is more time-sensitive that anything you're doing and you have slowed me down by probably 5 seconds or more". Of course, the other driver can't hear you either way, so what's the point? The above YouTube video really was very accurate in it closing paragraph about using the word: "It will identify the quality of your character immediately". Edited February 24, 2008 by bkc56 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 24, 2008 As a general rule I consider the use of swear words as a fall-back for people unable or unwilling to take the time to articulate their thoughts. And do you feel superior because you don't use 'cuss' words? I consider you inferior because you don't use the English language to it's full potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robotbob Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Words cant actually hurt you you know... they are just words. Ready...Aim...Fire! OUcH (ok The words didn't actually hurt, it was the bullets, but I'm certain they are a contributing factor) As a general rule I consider the use of swear words as a fall-back for people unable or unwilling Curses are used to elicit a particular response from the person or persons to whom you are speaking, for instance: What is more likely to create a sense of urgency on the recipients part? Drill Sgt: For your failure to comply, I require you to lie prone on the ground and perform 20 repetitions of pectoral contractions, please. Drill Sgt: Get on the ground and gimme 20 push ups, or I'll tear off your head and shit down your neck! I doubt the use of profane words reflects poorly on the drill sgt's character, but creates an adrenal response in the recruit thereby giving him a sense of urgency. It purely about the situation, for instance, for a salesman the same scenario doesn't apply. Salesman: Buy my product or I'll follow you home and kill your whole fucking family. Ok, Maybe it would still work But generally, this will not yield the expected response. "It will identify the quality of your character immediately". Only someone engaged in social class based snobbery really believes this to be true. Your actions determine the quality of your character. You can say, I'll save the world, or Fuck the world! but until you do so, its entirely meaningless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LevinMage Report post Posted February 24, 2008 As a general rule I consider the use of swear words as a fall-back for people unable or unwilling to take the time to articulate their thoughts. After all, it is a lot easier to yell "screw you" than to explain " I think that when people swear, it is usually used to either convey their emotion/feeling or as a release of emotion. Cursing can also be a more efficient way of expressing emotions like anger and pain than a well constructed/articulate sentence. In moderation, I don't have any problems with curse words as I am still able to effectively communicate with the person using them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
korrode Report post Posted February 24, 2008 The above YouTube video really was very accurate in it closing paragraph about using the word: "It will identify the quality of your character immediately". Yep, thats right, if you care about the opinion of people who conform to the logicless and archaic beliefs of generations before, be sure to not use the words they consider to be swearing. Luckily each generation there are less and less people under the illusion that some words are "worse" than others, wont be all too long and the idea of certain words being coarse or illicit will be abolished, and everyone with the archaic belief that some words are "swearing" will be dead ...about another century should do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkc56 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 (edited) As a general rule I consider the use of swear words ....And do you feel superior because you don't use 'cuss' words?Note the bold. I never said I didn't use them, but it's rare because as a general rule (blah, blah, blah). And since the usage is rare, should I say one it will have impact since it hasn't been "watered down" through over-use. I consider you inferior because you don't use the English language to it's full potential. Of course I already knew that my poor spelling and grammar detracts from my use of English. The inclusion or exclusion of a couple additional words isn't going to matter much. But I am pleased my post could provide you with the feelings of comparative superiority, if even for a bit. Edited February 24, 2008 by bkc56 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterpiter Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I try to not swear in public, here on forums and ingame too(unless while pking/standing in pk place/map), especially after i had to say sorry once to a newbie who looked for friends and i said to him something like " Im not ghay, go away" mp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Of course I already knew that my poor spelling and grammar detracts from my use of English. The inclusion or exclusion of a couple additional words isn't going to matter much. But I am pleased my post could provide you with the feelings of comparative superiority, if even for a bit. Yes, but you are purposefully limiting yourself to a subset of the English vocabulary, just because you believe that you can express yourself as well without using the 'bad' words. But in reality, not even 1K words can replace a well placed "fuck" in a sentence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayre Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Radu, maybe one day you will be blessed with a small child. You will be even prouder, no doubt, on the day when, while he or she is at preschool, an argument ensues regarding the obtaining of building blocks, and. instead of a reasoned calm argument regarding the rights to the blocks, your offspring comes out with "Fucking give me the fucking block or daddy will ban your ip range" Personally, I am glad my kids are able to express themselves even while "purposefully limiting themselves to a subset of the English vocabulary", and not needing to resort to shock, monosyllabic ranting and verbal bullying to get their point across. But that's just my fucking opinion. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
