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It would be interesting to see the thoughts of the Apolyton community on the issue. It particularly frustrates me that seemingly inoffensive words are censored out. Perhaps we could at least reconsider the list of words used?
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Of course I realise that... but I've heard precious little on the subject from either of the owners. I certainly think that the current 'banned list' is somewhat strange, there are some words that perhaps ought to be on the list that aren't, and likewise some that are that I don't think ought to be. There's no harm in raising the issue, and it would be interesting to see what the Apolyton community thinks...
Of course, the bottom line is that this is a private site - but I would like to think that there is at least some flexibility, or else people would not visit. Although this is hardly a life and death issue... 
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Which words are censored, anyway?
f--- is, *****, ****, *******, ass, **** , **** , screw
test
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I thought that this was a poll thread for the community, not a place for the owners to make their bureaucratic stance? 
Seriously though, the English language is a funny beast -- always has been, always will be I'm sure. In this case, I'm referring to the fact how some words are offensive in some contexts and others not. Unfortunately, some of the words on our Ban List fall under this banner. It may be simple to identify some or all of them, but remember that the demographics of the people who visit this site indicates a wide age spread across the spectrum.
We have to do what we can, within reason, to ensure that whatever words are spoken here can be regularly used in any and all contexts that will not be deemed to be offensive to the audience en masse.
We understand the occasional voice of opposition to this practice, but we cannot please everyone.
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Dan; Apolyton CS
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Will do, D<iaiai>ick.
My suggestion:
Words that should remain censored - F*ck, C*nt, B*tch
Words that are too mild expeltives - Sh*t, Assh*le
Words with fully legitimate uses - C*ck, D*ck
Words that should be added to the list - All sexually discriminating or deregatory words, like Whore. British expeltives, like Arsehole. Can't think of any more at the moment.
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I'm afraid the word used to describe a female dog is not in the slightest bit offensive to anyone but the most sensitive US nationals... and are you suggesting that 'arsehole' is unacceptable but 'as<x>shole' is?
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Mercantile
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Westcoast of Canada
Dec 2000
time: 05:13
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is ***** on the list? Why are you defending women and *****? Defend both sexes or none at all. Ever notice when women are pissed they use penis synonoms to describe guys. Mind you men do the same thing. ***** should stay on the list but **** is a name and **** is a rooster, mind you ***** is a dog, damm, and fag is a smoke or bundle of sticks. Sheesh, this is getting ridiculous, ban every word and we can learn gibberish
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Lews Therìn
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Dragonhold, England
Sep 2000
time: 05:13
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The censorship basically means that if you want to use any of the censored words, you need to think about it.
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Thus spake the Dragon
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Where is the list of censored words?
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