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Posted by: edableshoe
Posted by: Xeno Prodigy
Posted by: edableshoe
Posted by: Xeno Prodigy
Posted by: edableshoe
The point of a forum is to illicit the usage of profound, and intellectual conversations, that of which can't be done with a limited vocabulary. The limitation of vulgar words makes users work to come up with better arguments than "-blam!- you!"
Though it really doesn't. If users want to neglect intelligent conversation and resort to cursing another individual, they still can. Just because the word is filtered, doesn't mean that we can't easily guess what they meant. Users who don't wish to resort to immature verbal abuse won't and would not be effected by the allowance of profanity.While that is a valid point, I do believe that I would prefer NOT reading some of the horrible things that could be posted. Trust me, reading -blam!- is a lot less appeasing than the real curse word.
Also, Bungie likes to keep things classy, like your mother.
I apologize, I meant to mention that a opt in/out option might be welcome. That way, if someone wants to use profanity, they can, while others who wish to not see it, don't have to.I could see the logic behind an option for the filter, but I doubt we will ever see one, as there is no point to implement one.
Well, whether there is or isn't a point is more of an opinion. Just as you could say there is no point for there being a filter because we usually know what they are saying anyway, you could also say there is no point in not having a filter because people can simply ignore hateful words, as they do with the 'blams'. Of course, this is where the opt in/out feature would be handy for those that think differently. Also, do remember that not all words on the profanity filter are necessarily curses or impolite words. I've already gone into this before and that turned into a big fiasco, so I will simply say; some words are blocked by the filter that happen to be the correct and appropriate term for the orientation of many people around the world. A group of people, who and what they are. Sure, this word may be used in an inappropriate manner by some, but that doesn't mean a word that is only used inappropriately as a slang, and not by proper definition, should be banned.
[Edited on 07.07.2012 9:44 PM PDT]