Infraction

[stugster]

I've received an infraction for using the word T*AT?

Are you actually serious?

 

[stugster]

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You have received an infraction at UK Business Forums
Dear stugster,

You have received an infraction at UK Business Forums.

http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=271148

Reason: Inappropriate Language
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Hi

Please refrain from using inappropriate language on the forums.

Thanks
Ray
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This infraction is worth 40 point(s) and may result in restricted access until it expires. Serious infractions will never expire.

All the best,
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[stugster]

For using the word T*AT?

 

[creacom]

Hi Stuart,

You have been given this for the language you used. If you look in the dictionary then you will find that this word is classed as "vulgar slang".

I am sure you would not like to offend anyone on the forum, however you have been given an infraction for this as it is classed as offensive language.

Jacqui

 

[stugster]

It depends which definition you're referring to.

The one I chose was 1. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

and not

2. obscene terms for female genitals


But alas, if you see it fit to give infractions to those who contribute real content to your forums, far be it from me to stop you.

 

[estwig]

Did you type the word, or did you have the * in the middle of it???

 

[creacom]

But alas, if you see it fit to give infractions to those who contribute real content to your forums, far be it from me to stop you.

Stuart, unfortunately even those who contribute the most to the forums, sometimes break rules knowingly or unknowingly. We have to use the same method and scale of infraction with everyone, no matter how much they contribute.

Jacqui

 

[stugster]

Did you type the word, or did you have the * in the middle of it???

I typed it... unfortunately, the censors on this vbulletin don't work properly for that word... so the Original Poster didn't have to go work it out with a crossword solver.

The words **** (sh**) and **** (cu**) automatically get censored though.

 

[estwig]

You bad boy you, naught naughty!!!!

 

[creacom]

Did you type the word, or did you have the * in the middle of it???

I added the * to avoid offending anyone any further.

Jacqui

 

[estwig]

Spank him Jacqui!!!!!

Take no prisoners!!!

 

[Tin]

Stugster, to my mind if you cannot phrase your comments sufficiently to make your point without using abusive langauge to another member, then the answers simple, do not post!

Ray

 

[stugster]

Yawn Ray... read the post.

 

[simonswords]

I was under the impression that this was a forum for business owners. Therefore we're unlikely to receive people on the forum offended by a word such as t*at. That said if it is such a naughty word it should be added to the list of words on the forum that are automatically censored so nobody else causes undue offence.

Unless there were several complaints made about the use of the word it was definitely overzealous censorship in my opinion.

 

[stugster]

I'm not bothered about a moderator censoring the word! I'm just a bit p... annoyed, that I've had "an infraction" whatever it is, against my name.

 

[Dawg]

"Infraction"
The act or an instance of infringing; a violation...
...according to Answer.com, which in turn relies on the Houghton Mifflin Company. (Personally I thought mifflin was far ruder, encompassing wet tongue tingling contact with engorged pudendum, or even pudenda for the ambitious. But WTF someone is getting puckered about you twotting will remain a mystery.)

 

[Deleted member 9840]

But alas, if you see it fit to give infractions to those who contribute real content to your forums, far be it from me to stop you.

Wow!, You'll go along way with this amount of self-assurance.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Rob Holmes]

I was under the impression that this was a forum for business owners. Therefore we're unlikely to receive people on the forum offended by a word such as t*at.

IMHO you're wrong. Maybe people should behave in a business like way which after reading the post it wasn't - I certainly wouldn't tolerate direct and abusive use of the word (as opposed to having a laugh and calling some one it) in my office.

Belittling someone on a public forum by getting personal and insulting them isn't the UKBF way - old or new member.

Rob