m3vert Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 ok folks first off I want to be clear I am not starting this thread to upset or dredge up previous closed threads so please keep this thread on topic I am still a newbie on here and learning on the way, I realised after the first time I swore in a thread and was sent a message giving me a slap on the wrist (felt like a wee school lad) that swearing was not allowed on here. However being a member of several different forums where certain words are allowed in one place but not allowed in others I again today used two words that are obviously not allowed and was sent another warning PM from the Mods telling me that is the 2nd time and next time could lead to a suspension!! Ok rules are rules I suppose BUT I thought this was a forum for like minded shooters who will no doubt use some choice language when they are together? I know we dont want a forum full of folk Fing and blinding all the time but if a word is xxxx out by the filter on here is that seen as a problem? I pretty often will type in slang (I know bad habit) and as a result maybe swear words that would have been caught with the filter would slip through which may have happened on this occasion I really cant mind! Anyway I notice loads of folk have their swear words xxx'd out and wonder if they are also being warned off like myself? or is it only if your swear word manages to get through the filter that you are in the xxxx! The second point was around the amount of threads that seems to get locked on here! I dont think I have ever been on any other forum where the mods feel the need to lock topics becaues members are bitching at each other I for one would leave them to it unless things are getting out of hand or going round and round getting no where, but some I have read are just heating up when they are locked down so to speak. Is this the normal on here and is everyone in favour of this type of moderation? As I said at the start I am not raising this to start a war or upset the mods! I like this place and enjoy reading some very interesting threads and dont want kicked off for a slip of the tongue er slip of the finger! em both sound a bit dodgy :lol: I am interested to know what you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fielddweller Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Had my wrists slapped yesterday............so cant comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I think the mods on here are a quite a fair bunch. Some of the threads that they lock should have been locked i.m.o. Some of the threads get a bit out of hand at time.Don't mind a disagreement of opinions etc but some do get a bit insulting and rude again that's my opinion. I have made some good mates on PW and long may it continue. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 If swearing is against the forum rules why use it filtered or not ?. there could be many valid reasons that threads need locking ,some could be seen as bullying others may have legal implications and some may contain information or advice which would disgust those of us that think our quarry should be given more respect,all in all I think the moderators do a excellent job though as with most things in life it is difficult to please everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I think I understand where you are coming from, however not everybody wants to use 'bad' language, and it gives a good forum a very bad name if it's full of swear words. Think how it may look to someone looking on the forum for the first time, as they consider getting started in shooting. Do we really want to be considered an uncouth bunch, with every post full of ****'s or whole words? It can sometimes be hard finding the right words to keep it clean, and some words get blocked that perhaps shouldn't be, especially where they have different meanings. I think it's worth a bit of hassle and annoyance in order to keep it clean and respectable. The same goes for locked threads, sometimes people get carried away and the 'discussion' ends up serving no more purpose and looking bad on the forum - so locking them seems sensible. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I think the moderators do a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 The moderators, like on most forums, will give freely of their time to run the board. They will have a set of rules, which must be adhered to. If you don't like the way the board is run then ask for your money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 "I think the mods are doing a great job. This is the best forum I go on, because there is a lot less bitching and more good advice/ help. They stop the threads getting trashed." Totally agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 NO I think some are missing my point here. I am not having a go at the Mods, like on other forums they are doing a fine job, surely I am allowed to think that sometimes they lock threads without good reason though? On the swearing I totally agree if its no swearing its no swearing it makes no ******* difference to me (thats a joke by the way lol) only wondering if I need worry about getting kicked out if I end up with some xxx coming up when I didnt mean it? will this result in a ban or only if it gets through the filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 NO I think some are missing my point here. I am not having a go at the Mods, like on other forums they are doing a fine job, surely I am allowed to think that sometimes they lock threads without good reason though? On the swearing I totally agree if its no swearing its no swearing it makes no ******* difference to me (thats a joke by the way lol) only wondering if I need worry about getting kicked out if I end up with some xxx coming up when I didnt mean it? will this result in a ban or only if it gets through the filter? Only the mods can answer regarding what will cause a ban, however look at your post when you've submitted it, if something has come up accidentally just click the edit button to change it, and then worry no more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 They do a good job a little harsh some times ,been banned for the swearing and told of for bringing it up a couple of times ,advice would be forget about it a enjoy the fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 They do a good job a little harsh some times ,been banned for the swearing and told of for bringing it up a couple of times ,advice would be forget about it a enjoy the fun Quite agree. :good: I'm glad they don't ban me for bad spelling. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Quite agree. :good: I'm glad they don't ban me for bad spelling. :lol: I'd be banned for life for my spelling thank god for spell check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storme37 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 xxxxx are not swear words nor is *** if the words not the word its not the word so i guess its a fine line most forums allow the xxx or the **** but dont allow the actual spellings. so far iv had no problems or warnings and i agree if bullying happens people should be banned or thread locks thats why we have mods. so far i feel the mods have been fairly sensible as sensible moderations where its at not censorship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 from my experience if a swear word is blocked by the filter then it`s no harm no foul, the bans etc come when you input a swear word that circumvents the blocking system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Given the legal nature of holding s/guns etc. I think that the mods do a grand job. Remember the media can view quotes on here. I haven't been banned but have had a correction applied to a post (fair enough) It is a family forum after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 No one is forced to come on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 The bad language question is quite simple. We have an auto censor that will automatically replace certain words with *****'s, those members that try to bypass this by posting part letter and part symbols to spell bad language, will get their posts edited and receive a warning. If you feel you have to post bad language, then post all *******'s with no letters. From the House Rules. "The use of bad language, or mock bad language, is prohibited." ("mock bad language" is the part letters and part symbols mentioned above.) This is a public access Forum with a good reputation, we intend to protect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 This is a public access Forum with a good reputation, we intend to protect that. Hear hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 NO I think some are missing my point here. I am not having a go at the Mods, like on other forums they are doing a fine job, surely I am allowed to think that sometimes they lock threads without good reason though? On the swearing I totally agree if its no swearing its no swearing it makes no ******* difference to me (thats a joke by the way lol) only wondering if I need worry about getting kicked out if I end up with some xxx coming up when I didnt mean it? will this result in a ban or only if it gets through the filter? Hi mate you asked a fair question, don't think anybody is trying to upset you.Hope you are enjoying the forum.Good bunch of lads on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 This is a public access Forum with a good reputation, we intend to protect that. what he said...I want to swear but I dont want to be tied up naked with james blunt one night or have "the beard" get me" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I think this site is tolerant and moderated fairly. For opposite ends of the spectrum try THL where just about anything goes, or a certain air gun forum where they will impose a lifetime ban to the catacombs of hell for bad grammar!! Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 The bad language question is quite simple. We have an auto censor that will automatically replace certain words with *****'s, those members that try to bypass this by posting part letter and part symbols to spell bad language, will get their posts edited and receive a warning. If you feel you have to post bad language, then post all *******'s with no letters. From the House Rules. "The use of bad language, or mock bad language, is prohibited." ("mock bad language" is the part letters and part symbols mentioned above.) This is a public access Forum with a good reputation, we intend to protect that. I think Cranfield has answered my question spot on I am thinking I maybe put the F letter at the begining of my word and then *** the others out and thus the warning, I thought that sort of thing was ok but now realise the error of my ways lol Fair play and I promise to be a good boy from now on Dare I say it?? The mods can lock this one down now if they want :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) I think this site is tolerant and moderated fairly. For opposite ends of the spectrum try THL where just about anything goes, or a certain air gun forum where they will impose a lifetime ban to the catacombs of hell for bad grammar!! Nige I like many people do not have the best of spelling skills and then there are also those that are dislexic, but I would love text talk to be banned at least people should try ! Edited March 17, 2012 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 hey Redtail the ladies round our way could teach us a word or two :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I like many people do not have the best of spelling skills and then there are also those that are dislexic, but I would love text talk to be banned at least people should try ! or rotary battery running out.... :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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