by BigDaddyBS on December 2nd, 2009

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Does anyone think that something like the this (see referring URL) will work on AB? There's also a question at the end of it. LOL

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by BigDaddyBS on December 2nd, 2009
Cussing on Answerbag

Dear Answerbagger:

It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout Answerbag have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-baggers.

Due to complaints received from some baggers, who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.

We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with others.

Therefore, a list of 18 New and Innovative 'TRY SAYING' phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.

Number 1
TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training..
INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the f___ you're doing.

Number 2
TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF: She's a f___ing bit__.

Number 3
TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can bag late.
INSTEAD OF: And when the f___ do you expect me to do this?

Number 4
TRY SAYING: I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF: No f___ing way.

Number 5
TRY SAYING: Really?
INSTEAD OF: You've got to be sh___ing me!

Number 6
TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh__.

Number 7
TRY SAYING: I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF: It's not my f___ing problem.

Number 8
TRY SAYING: That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF: What the f___?

Number 9
TRY SAYING: I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF: This sh__ won't work.

Number 10
TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the f___ didn't you tell me sooner?

Number 11
TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues...
INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his a__.

Number 12
TRY SAYING: Excuse me, sir?
INSTEAD OF: Eat sh__ and die.

Number 13
TRY SAYING: So you weren't happy with it?
INSTEAD OF: Kiss my a__.

Number 14
TRY SAYING: I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF: F__ it, I'm on salary.

Number 15
TRY SAYING: I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your a__.

Number 16
TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF: This f___ing job sucks.

Number 17
TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF: Who the f___ died and made you boss?

Number 18
TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck.

Thank you.
AB Management and Staff

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Can you come up with similar "TRY SAYING... INSTEAD OF" phrases, maybe specifically for AB? Add them to your answer to the main question.

PLEASE use the same format, or at least dash out certain letters. I'm sure we will KNOW what the words are. ;-)

[EDIT] NOTE: If that last request is not complied with, I will ask to have this question flagged myself. I thought we could have some fun with it, and was VERY careful NOT to use those words myself, and asked, specifically, that they NOT be used.. PLEASE USE THE ABOVE FORMAT FOR CERTAIN WORDS - You KNOW what they are - or, at the VERY least, DASH OUT SOME OF THE LETTERS.

[EDIT #2] As some can attest, their answers HAVE been removed for spelling out the words. (NOT by me.) Others, who did as asked, did NOT have their answers (or comments) removed. I repeat, PLEASE AT LEAST DASH OUT CERTAIN WORDS (you KNOW what they are).
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- LOL, hilarious! +
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  by Confuscious on December 2nd, 2009
- You should have answered with that, Ms Fits. They'd work well here, too. (If you do, and if you can still edit the comment, please dash out certain letters of the offensive words, so people don't flag it, or ask it to be removed.)
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 2nd, 2009
- Oh.. there are actual "swear police" on this site?!
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  by Ms.Fits on December 2nd, 2009
- Yes, there are. Some have already hit THIS question, saying I used the "F" word somewhere.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 2nd, 2009
- Dang, I'm gonna have to go get me a whole new vocabulary.
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  by HasntBeen on December 3rd, 2009
- wow that's messed... I have read a lot worse things on this site (content wise) then swears.. people need to lighten the mmkay up lol
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  by Ms.Fits on December 3rd, 2009
- I am glad even the CL seem to think the lack of a real vocabulary is amusing, The proliferation of foul language on this site makes it a place unsuitable for' family viewing' and I thought this was supposed to follow the family rules. Obviously all the rules have been thrown out of the window in favour of sleaze and language that belongs in AB4Adults. a place I am not yet old enough to visit and I doubt I ever will be.
  To put it mildly this pisses me off
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- You Ms fits are not worth my time talking to. Have a nice night.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- You have a great night too! <3 *hugs
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  by Ms.Fits on December 3rd, 2009
- Firebrand... I made SURE that the email I copied did NOT use any of those words. If someone reads them in there, that's not my fault... Several words could be used in those places. I thought asking for phrases in place of using those words would be something we could USE here, and asked for more. BUT, because people DO read those words in there, I asked that the words be at least dashed out. Not everyone complies.
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  This was an email sent to me, and, except for a couple of changes to make it AB-specific, is VERBATIM. I did not have to dash out anything myself (and I would have) BECAUSE I know there are those sensitive to those words.
  <comment removed - Watch the name-calling>
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Sorry if you feel offended. That was obviously not my intent.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- +5. +6. I see the Mobius Method has been put to excellent use here.
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  by Suby the Coat on December 3rd, 2009
- Yes BD I saw that you did not use the words . I was offended by the fact that you thought it amusing that we should not have bad language on the site. I know it has been removed from this thread but you have made a joke of it in later threads where the F word is used with impunity. I have NEVER reported anyone for anything on AB in fact have refused to hand over names to the staff. Policing is not my thing. Neither is saying it is nothing dropping a four letter word here and there. Using those words is a deliberate action when you type it,not a slip of the tongue it is just pushing the boundaries of decent conversation. What we write on here is open to anyone in the world that cares to take a look or want to look for information. I do not care how these people cuss in their everyday lives but it was always a no no on here. Now we let it all hang out and a few foul mouths get us all tarred with the same brush.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- All the fantastic work and postings by a lot of the members that started this "Knowledge Database" is wasted because people think the place is full of no nothing bad mouths.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Mind if I butt in? A bit of Canadian content. We Canadians just can't help ourselves sometimes. Joke. And if anyone is offended by potty mouth don't click on this link.
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5lG-i2bjhk
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- LOL. Now I think that was very funny Skeeter I like the Quebec Dictionaire. I just do not think it is necessary for people to type it on here..For Gods sake I like the Big Yin and he has one of the most limited vocabularies in the world.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- And since when did CL's call other users out. What am I missing?
  "You should have answered with that, Ms Fits" And since being on AB I have just recently noticed CL's deleting comments.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- Some have been removed from this thread. but worse language is used on the lower threads LOL Seems a bit silly to me.I was once asked a lng time ago now by an old CL if I wanted them to remove some things I had said . It was just my point of view , I do not type cuss words . To me it was just a debate . I refused I stand by what I say. If somebody decides I am out of order I will accept that but I will not be censored,
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Skeeter - "call other users out"? I asked that it made an answer (originally a comment without "dashing") so I could give points for it. THAT is what I was looking for. Not the debate about cuss words.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- @Firebrand - Please see my comments at http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8450210
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- Big Daddy http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=923469 spamming. I lost count at about 20.
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  by therapist on December 3rd, 2009
- It is spamming done ingeniously by 2 spammers - one asking the question and another posting the answer - just changing the name of the State. They are not trying to sell Nike shoes, but spamming is spamming.
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  BigDaddy: Why could people not be using expletives when they talk to me in comments threads? Because I don't use them myself and have expressed my displeasure at the use of expletives even intruding on other people's comments threads?
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  by Suby the Coat on December 3rd, 2009
- Karyn - Got the spammer
  Suby - Most of those question are relatively old and by AB-Bernice - An attempt by AB early on to get SEO. The questions, apparently, then are good. The answers were spam.
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  I don't quite understand your question... "Why could people not be using.." Point is, they shouldn't be. My answer was an attempt to get people to think of other words/phrases, and what could be said instead, not to solicit nor debate the use of profanity except in that context.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- Quite right Suby it is offensive.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- The point I wanted to make was that it is very much upto us as to whether we allow other users to use expletives when they are talking to us. If we discourage them, they will stay discouraged.
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  by Suby the Coat on December 3rd, 2009
- Frankly people do not use it to me but I find it offensive on any question or answer or Comment thread. The site is being degraded and we are part of the site so that is degrading us.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- FB: Then you are one of the VERY few lucky ones. (Or, maybe some CL caught it before you saw it and removed it... THAT happens, too.)
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  So, this is one of the subjects that should remain off-limits on AB? No discussion at all on it? I mean, as I said, I didn't use it. I used phrases where people would, but ...
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  And again, HOW would AB put a stop to it?
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- We will not allow other users or the site to degrade us, Firebrand!
  We are what we are and we will stay what we are. All that we will do is to help others overcome their habit of using swear words and bad manners whenever we come across an instance of abusive/offensive usage of the site.
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  BigDaddy: My comments were not with reference to your answer to the question. It was about how every responsible ABer could help improve the site by showing the right way to the new users about AB etiquette.
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  by Suby the Coat on December 3rd, 2009
- Exactly that BD , I have written already on the other thread. No cussing at all should be the standard. Even in AOL chat rooms they have no cussing at all or you are barred and that is not something that is going to be seen by more than 30/40 people it is typed and gone in seconds but still not allowed. Here type it and it is here for good.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Not wanting to put anyone on the spot here but Firebrand. How do you feel about this comment thread and the fact that I should have had a warning on my answer?
  http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8450361
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- And that it could be flagged.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- That is a link that was making fun of Canadians . I am the one of the ones that has been bitching about bad language as you know complaining about the use of bad language TYPED in Answers and Comment threads. but I thought the video was hilarious.
  
  I think BD is getting it from both sides and has his back against the wall at the moment skeeter. You are right I very rarely see any CLs low profile is good. They are nice people with a totally thankless unpaid job and have to try to police with no proper guidelines. It has got to rough sometimes ?)
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- You betcha. I believe that is why Mrs. Cleaver quit and changed her name!
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- yes it was . That was all about Sockpuppet accounts and her trying to clean up a few. She was getting a lot of abuse.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Now that is funny, "I am the one of the ones that has been bitching about bad language" Now is that ironic or what?
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  by tuvw on December 3rd, 2009
- Bitching is not bad language, It merely is used in the context of moaning. Americans are the only people in the world that want to call a female dog a Mommy Dog instead of a Bitch. The word was not directed at anyone and was not used as a noun. It is typical that the F and C words are being tolerated but people complain about a perfectly normal word.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- According to the dictionary b*tch is considered vulgar unless it's referencing a female dog.
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  by tuvw on December 3rd, 2009
- Not when it is used as a descriptive of my own actions. I suppose it depends if it was an American Dictionary or not. If you find it so offensive I will use moaning in future.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Actually I don't find any swear word offensive on a personal level. I even partake myself on occasion. I use the * when I swear because it's in the site guidelines that profanity is against the rules. Yes, moaning would have been a better word choice under the circumstances.
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  by tuvw on December 3rd, 2009
- Where I live it is not a cuss word and has never been seen as such,
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- I guess they are going to have to keep regional influence in mind when they moderate swearing.
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  by tuvw on December 4th, 2009
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by Ms.Fits on December 2nd, 2009
lol some of this reminds me of SouthPark;
Step one, instead of a$$ say buns, like kiss my buns or you're a bunshole
Step two, instead of sh-t say poo as in bull poo,
poo head and this poo is cold
Step three, with b**ch drop the T cause "bich" is latin for generosity
Step four, don't say f*ck anymore,
cause f*ck is the worst word that you can say.
So Just use the word "mmmkay"
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- There ya go. NOW you can get points for it.
  Thanks, Ms Fits ;-)
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 2nd, 2009
- wow my computer is being sketchy and for some reason the update to let me know there was a comment just showed up, but on the other comments it showed up first... weird lol
  Well I understand in some instances where swearing is rude (like swearing at a person or calling someone a swear) but for the most part people do need to lighten up, yes you can "bleep" out swears on the telly or put dashes in them on a website, but you can't censor real life and what people say out loud in person and would a person honestly go around to anyone that swears in their proximity and say "you know what, that is offensive"? In doing that the person could be offending the "original culprit", then what? lol sorry, rant rant rant
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  by Ms.Fits on December 3rd, 2009
- Haha I totally got that soundtrack. :D
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  by Symbeline on December 3rd, 2009
- OOoOOO I am jealous!!
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by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
Laughs.
Since when are we all in 3rd grade and incapable of reading and handling foul language without crying in a corner?
You are READING the F word. No one is shouting it in your ear.
So it's all very silly to me when people complain about it.
Yes, it is legit to complain if someone is personally attacking you, but dropping the f bomb in an answer not meant to hurt anyone else and being slapped on the hand for it is stupid.
For example, "I f-cking love chocolate" - I don't see what's wrong with that statement. I've been vulgar in quite a few of my answers and many of them have been deleted just because I used the f word or said titties instead of boobs. Trying to be humorous not offensive.
I mean, come on people.
I'm not here to PLEASE everyone. In fact, most people on here don't even GET my humor and that's okay. AB should allow us to be ourselves.
Waste your time on reporting people for legitimate reasons.
Like Sym said, I refuse to change my vocabulary to participate on a website.

Nonetheless, thank you for the laugh.
And aren't you proud of me that I didn't curse? Except for 'f-cking'. Oh wait, I said it again. Sorry.
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- That's right. We can't say fuck, but I can call you a pedophile and tell you you're going to hell because you're a woman who might enjoy boobs. That's alright with AB, but I can't use the word fuck.
  This answer makes me love you.
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  by Symbeline on December 3rd, 2009
- Cool. Let's make out.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- Thanks for answering, Vunessuh, but I asked you to dash those out. SOMEONE will flag this answer because of them. THAT was the reason for asking for the dashes.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- Sure, I'll dash. It just defeats the purpose of what I'm trying to prove. Like I said, AB should let us be ourselves.
  Please BigDaddy, I'm NOT suggesting that I could do a better job than you or any of the other CL's at moderating the site, but you all should get your priorities straight on what is acceptable and what isn't. Just read Sym's comment above. She hit the nail on the head.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- sorry for being ignorant but what does CL stand for?
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  by Ms.Fits on December 3rd, 2009
- Community leader.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- oooh! okay, so like moderators in a sense?
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  by Ms.Fits on December 3rd, 2009
- Yes.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- I had this weird dream that for some reason, Sarah Palin made this law where swearing in public was illegal. Then she was there and I started swearing and she got me arrested. I didn't think she would do it, but she did, and then the cops proceeded to publicly humiliate me by pushing me in some mud and stepping on me. It was really weird.
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  by Symbeline on December 3rd, 2009
- And you didn't even get in Sarah's pants?
  What a horrible dream.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- It's BACK! Thanks BD!!
  I never really knew how to contact staff. :-)
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- And thanks for dashing the letters out of those words. Now it may stay. Ya gotsta play by the rules of those on whose site you are on, ya know. We may not like it all the time, but it does serve a purpose. ;-)
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 5th, 2009
- I did dash them out. I dashed them out the first time you told me before it was removed. That's why I was wondering why it got deleted. :)
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  by Anonymous on December 5th, 2009
- Hmmm... Again, my guess is it has to do with Sym's comment, and maybe a newbie not realizing that flagging the answer would remove IT, and not the "offending" comment. Ah, well. It's back, now. Maybe the new AB (coming soon) will allow reporting of comments, and THOSE will be used, more.
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  Remember, though... MY answer (part of the question) was flagged and accepted, too. (But again, there were some comments there...) :-P
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 5th, 2009
- I look forward to any changes made to AB regarding moderation. :)
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by SoulSearcher on December 2nd, 2009
I can say that I will f****** try +5
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- Fraking? (A bit of oldschool Battlestar Galactica?) LOL
  Thanks, SS ;-)
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by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on December 4th, 2009
WHere is it?
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- It got removed, as did most of our answers.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- Why?
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  by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on December 4th, 2009
- Because AB sucks.
  Oh and I suppose dashing out our curse words wasn't enough.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- It's back.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- Good +6 to that answer because I forgot to point it.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- BD, how do I get my answer back?
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- I can't see it, and don't remember what you said, to tell you if you need to plea hard, or ask them to remove/change something. (The only way I would is a direct link, and it's not anywhere I can see. Even CLs can't see questions or answers that have been flagged nonsense of other people in their lists. I could with that link, but otherwise...)
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  Go to your answer (use your answer section in your Q&A - It will also show what it was flagged). Click the answer. You will come here, but it won't show anything, since it's the ANSWER view. Scroll to the bottom of the page, click feedback, and state your case. I got some of them back besides mine, I think, but most assuredly, not all of them. That's the best I can tell you. If you had a good comment thread going, that could be a plus, too, however, you may ask them to remove any "bad" comments. I've seen good answers zapped because of bad comments. I assume newbies and new staff mods.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- Okay thank you.
  Unfortunately, I can't find my answer in my answer thread anywhere. Is it possible it could have gotten removed from my history all together?
  (Sigh)
  I will just back away slowly and forget about it.
  Thanks for your help.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- Go to your profile. MY Q&A tab, ANSWERS. Look for December 2nd, or sort by status, looking for it in the rejected batch. It should be there. It will not be in your activity any more, since that doesn't show enough. But all of your answers and questions should be visible on those pages.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- Okay thank you BD.
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by anon on December 3rd, 2009
Big Daddy, what you wrote WAS hilarious. Even what I was called once, sounded so much better how you phrased it.
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If people have to use profanity, it shows the range of their speech. Try and do this at your job site if you are in 80% of jobs today.
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Some of AB Staff also show favoritism in ignoring this language for some ABers and PBing others. 14 year olds are on this site and feel free to use profanity.
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AB could be an upstanding site of fun instead of lying in the gutter with the lowlifes around.
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- At this point in my life, I don't believe it "shows the range of their speech", any more. These words are used by almost EVERYONE, sometimes in private, sometimes not. And they are HEARD almost everywhere, except church. Even there, at times, someone will let it slip. It's in movies, music (personally, I don't like most music where it's used), broadcast TV has relaxed standards to where at least two of the words in George Carlin's Seven Words You Can't Say on TV are allowed, and others slip in, at times.
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  It would be nice if everyone would "play nice" with them, but they don't. And some think it's "funny" to use the words. I, personally, refuse to spell them out. If I feel the need to use an expletive, I will abbreviate it. And there are some I won't use at all. Again, too bad others don't give a ... flying banana ... that kids read this site, too. But again, the words are almost EVERYWHERE, now.
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  And I have worked in corporate America. Most everyone DOES use those words...
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- ... at the VERY least, "under their breaths". I've heard it. I've heard people I would NEVER think would use them use them.
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  I understand the "favoritism" claim. Since I can only remove comments, and can't edit them and/or answers, if more is involved, I leave them for others to complain about, UNLESS they are used for name-calling. We, as CLs are to "err on the side of caution", and I believe I truly do. I try to be fair in all I remove, but if there is real content there besides (again, except those where there's name-calling or belittling someone directly), I leave it. It's the best I can do, I feel.
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  It's very true that AB could be better if some didn't feel the need to use those words. But, AB is a world-wide, social site, and conditions and rules are different everywhere. How can we censor some and not others, where the words may be allowed? The only way would be to check ALL entries, and disallow any with specific words, or automatically dash them out. Why they don't...
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- ... I don't know, except that mores and what's allowed changes. Besides, for most, doesn't their use of the words as "part of their vocabulary" show something about them?
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  Thanks for answering, OldNewbie. ;-)
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- I stand by what I said, and also know what you are saying is becoming more common. Try using profanity to your boss, especially in a meeting, or a customer in corporate America, or on the phone, and I'm sure it will not be ignored or encouraged.
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  I worked with youth in the justice system. 100% used profanity. With the set up of the behavior program, it was amazing how the kids could curb their language.
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  If every person using obscenity on this site were PBd only, it would be equally amazing how people could become good writers with an expanding vocabulary. But, as I stated above, this is not AB's goal, especially with the favoritism shown some ABers, not only for language but for attacking others.
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  by anon on December 3rd, 2009
- As our CL, you ARE fair and try to help everyone. It would be even better if all staff adhered to such standards.
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  by anon on December 3rd, 2009
- But now the question is, "who defines what is obscene or profane?" If AB were to do it, there would be those (many GOOD users) who would no longer use the site. And, is anyone who says "WTF" as culpable as those spell it out? Do we limit "POed" or only spelled out. Who decides?
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  BTW: My bosses could cuss as well as the rest of them. I understand if you call the boss or customer a name, but otherwise...
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  Now... We PB everyone who cusses. Here's a question for you. Is what I put above cussing?
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- I entirely agree with you Olenewbie. We are all judged by the lack of vocabulary and the profanity of the few. As I pointed out before we are not talking about regular conversation we are talking about the conscious intent to type and push the boundaries. This has happened over the last six months . Before that you did not see this kind of language in Answerbag. I do not know any country in the world where this type of language is welcomed in a public forum. Yes people may use it but not on a supposed Knowledge Database, and if those that are supposed to Police this site accept it . Well this place has obviously lowered its standards a very great deal. None of the long term members used four Letter words to try to explain themselve
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- BG it is not the same as real time. Those words are heard and disappear. What we write here is set and for anyone in this world to judge us all for as long as this site is here. There A are a lot of us that do not wish to be judged by the profanity of the ignorant.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Ok... With more and more people on this site every day, and static number of CLs (FOUR at the moment) - which you do NOT agree with the power given to them - HOW would AB or DM put a stop to it? And, again, I ask, "Who decides what words are not allowed?"
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- You may not like what I have to say BG but at least I am honest I do not kiss butt and then make a load of complaints to Staff, You are quite right CLs do have some powers I do not agree with purely because they were introduced after the original remit and the membership were not informed. First and foremost it is a thankless position and there are not enough of you, so I am afraid we are always going to complain , but I think the butt kissing normally makes up for some of it and the lack of red paint on your score card.. Well I find it pretty silly that the F and C words slip by but Bitch gets wiped.Let it go back the way it was before Regular TV, that was the standard set on AB.Just no cussing thats how it was until about six months ago. You can always thank goodness you do not have to see me around a lot :) I just call it as I see it.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Firebrand, I am very happy to have your input. You would know, above anyone, how AB was and the standards it could have. It is like TV in that there is an Adult site if people want to get obscene, perverted, or whatever else.
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  When I'm reading a question or answer, I'm not impressed when someone says something off color and I Have to read it (because I'm sure not warned there is going to be profanity) or have someone say FUB, which has been done to me over an opinion. When I complained twice it was ignored. It went through 2 other staff members to clear it from the site, AND nothing was done to the person. This happened some time ago, then I got the privilege of going through it again last week.
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  I can make a list of every word if it is serious and will be used by AB. Most were in BD's Q&A. BTW, I did not get notice there were additional comments on this answer. I checked myself.
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  Firebrand, I always pay attention to your comments. Thank you.
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  by anon on December 3rd, 2009
- Thank you Olenewbie. I just hate the thought of what used to be a superior site now being considered more lax than Yahoo. Have you read the comments under BigDaddyBS Answer you will find more like minded comments. I have been complaining about the lowering of standards for a long time now.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Yes, I read those, and I wish some people would truly listen. This is sad to accept a site with such investment go downhill. I am offended by the language, the cut-downs and the DRs (how they've been used). All we have to add to this site is the N word and we'll have the gang kids I work with. They're old enough to use this site.
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  I would like to see this site turned into an adult only, say 18 or 21+ site with class. Personally, I do not like discussing adult subjects with teen-agers.
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  There's the AB4Adults for those who want to cuss or do anything. When I saw the incest and child molestation Q&As obviously there is no censoring. All the cussers could have a "cuss" category and use all the profanity to top each other.
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  I also removed myself from Yahoo. Just say, and you have my support.
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  by anon on December 3rd, 2009
- Thank you OleNewbie. The only thing we differ on is the young people. Maybe because when I first started on here some of the top baggers were teens the number one was 15 years old and I know two 12 yeasr old who were too young but wrote fantastic stuff. There were a few 13 and 14years old who helped me so much to get through my bereavement. If you get the Chance look up some of "The Answerer" and " RFLagg" stuff. there were many more. Those young people were much better contributors than most adults. .If the site keeps going the way it is going we will be forced to put an 18 and over disclaimer up.
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  by Firebrand on December 3rd, 2009
- Firebrand, I understand how some kids could be empathetic. I had my second death in the family at 15. At times, I know that experience has helped me with others.
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  I think I want young people to enjoy their childhood and teen-age years.I grew up way too fast and had to take adult responsibilities by the time I was 12. If people had to sign they were 18, at least they would know what they were getting into. Sometimes, I think of the pervs wanting to talk to these kids.
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  But your last comment hit the point right on!
  That is exactly where the site is heading -- obscenities and all; it will be one AB4Adults website.
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  by anon on December 3rd, 2009
- BigDaddy, I noticed a lot of the answers here were deleted, mainly because they didn't use dashes.
  I however DID use dashes when giving an example of something. What gives?
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- I don't know. Apparently, someone flagged them, and someone accepted the flag. Makes the question mean NOTHING, now. I mean, if they were going to flag the answer, then they should have flagged the question, since now it doesn't make any sense.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- It was a very good question.
  Funny, but still something important to discuss. Oh well.
  And I'd just like to make a note that not everyone who uses foul language is ignorant.
  I've had the pleasure of talking to some of the most intellectual people on here who drop the F bomb quite often. Both on AB and on the phone. I don't think we need to make a mockery as much as we are about cursing.
  Now, attacking other users with vulgarity is a different story.
  Don't get those two mixed up, but judging someone because they speak differently is itself ignorant.
  Just felt the need to point that out.
  You all have a good day.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- Vunessuh when the word bitch is Deleted and F and C words are left it is a little idiotic ,No I did not flag them as I am not site police. I do find the f word vulgar It is one thing if you say it pfffffff it is gone wHen people type it that is not a slip of the tongue but a deliberate act to see what they can get away with,and in my opinion it has gone too far. do not care if people cuss like navvies in real life but the foul language makes us all look bad and all those that were here before us . We are all allowed our opinions and the standard of manners and etiquette on AB has fallen tenfold in the last six months. That is my opinion and quite a lot of others None of the older I should say long term guys or women push their luck by using bad language. I just feel it ruins the site and encourages trolls and makes us look bad around the world. We used to have a very good reputation. Now I am told it is rougher than Yahoo. That is something to be proud of, I think NOT.
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- In no way shape or form am I arguing with you Firebrand.
  But I am not an ignorant, vile or crappy person for cursing.
  It sucks that a lot of people can't see past it, because those of us who do have fun with certain words, are also people who contribute greatly in other ways but others are so blinded by how much they dislike or don't understand our sense of humor, they'll never find that out.
  I'm not here to please everyone. I have a strange sense of humor and there are certain people who DO get and appreciate it.
  It's never to offend.
  I'm woman enough to admit that sometimes I get carried away and I've come a LONG way since when I first joined, but I refuse to change who I am for a darn social networking site. It's like, "here I am, take it or leave."
  I'm a good person and I don't appreciate being judged because I say t_tties instead of boobs or b___h instead of brat or a__ instead of butt.
  But I log on and people make you feel inferior for it.
  For something so stupid.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- When people are constantly getting away with telling you you’re going to Hell, or you’re as bad as a pedofile because you’re an atheist or a homosexual. People can attack users in indirect ways.
  We need to get our priorities straight on what is acceptable and what isn't.
  Trust me, I'm no saint, but I'm not horrible either.
  I've had my fair share of arguments on this site. My fair share of saying things I shouldn't have said, but I RECOGNIZE that and I apologize.
  It's hard to apologize for how I talk differently than you.
  If it makes you feel better, I'm working on it. There are certain people I respect like yourself that I would NEVER want to offend, but I don't kiss butt either and I'd just like to tell you where I'm coming from regarding this much discussed topic.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- I do not find any of the words you have just written at all offensive and somebody had a go at me earlier for using the word Bitching which I do not consider a cuss word only if you are calling people you do not know names. The USA is the only place in the world where it is considered so terrible. The words I object to are F and C both with four letters and I think that typing them is just pushing it too far. Saying it happens but I think to type it is just pushing the boundaries too far. To be quite honest a lot of people will not come back because it brings in the trolls they know if the members can do it so can they. So people do not want to be here, I have never complained about you or anyone else for that matter. I believe we talked about this when you first startedand you made it plain then that it was something you did but would rein. The words you used are not even cuss words I do not see a problem with them. I need to get an hours sleep . Night. Sweet Dreams when you seek them
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- Sweet dreams to you as well Firebrand.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- @Big Daddy, I can't believe that your answer/explanation was deleted without discussing it with you first. That would be the minimum respect needed to be shown to a CL. As you said, further discussion is mute because it does not make any sense now.
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  I am offended by the B word because I have been called it directly on AB in the crudest way possible. I don't mind it as a verb applying to men and women. If it is also used to call a man, I'm okay with that too. However, it has gotten as bad as the N word because so many women are proud to call themselves B.
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  There are higher standards in our culture. Magazines, newspapers, tv and media in general do not have profanity to explain their subject. I have known people fired in the government and corporate America for profanity. Only once have I seen a person receive a warning first. Even the celebrity rags are extremely selective before they use a variation of cussing. BD did offer different ways to say the same.
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  by anon on December 4th, 2009
- It is also interesting that I have been reprimanded when I have not used one cuss word, but responded to those who have and what their language represented. It was considered attacking when I laid it out exactly what it was, but did not call the person any names. Favoritism? Oh, yes.
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  by anon on December 4th, 2009
- LadyNewbie - that's what I'm saying why staff and CL's need to get their priorities straight on what's appropriate and what isn't. There is SO much favoritism it's not even funny. Punish some and not the others. If there is going to be a PB, then they need to closely follow everyone's activity and not think that only certain people are capable of profanity.
  I've been called many, many names and people have said some pretty disparaging things to me, perhaps nothing happened to them because I didn't report them, but even the ones who make insults indirectly - I'm sorry but there is no such thing as a nicer way to insult someone. You've either insulted them or you haven't. It;s black or white.
  At the same time though, people are TYPING these things. No one has shouted them in my ear. So to get so bent out of shape about it is just silly. Which is why I've never reported anyone.
  You can't take this stuff THAT seriously. You'll never meet any if not the majority of these people anyway.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- I do notice though that one of the reasons you can be PBed is for foul language. That is what upsets me. Using foul language does not mean you are automatically attacking someone. Get on top of the ones personally attacking others.
  Not saying things like, "Oh I f___ing love him!"
  Also, you CAN attack other people without cursing. Something AB has failed to recognize.
  And THAT is the point I am trying to make. Just like you CAN curse and NOT be an ignorant, vile, horrible person on this site.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- I think you have taken my remarks personally Vunessuh. I have never seen you use foul language so I certainly was not referring to you. If you read my comments they are about what the people from the outside are going to think of all of us because of a few ignorant people pushing the boundaries . I certainly did not mean you and I am sorry if you thought I did. This is a dead subject unless CLs and Staff deal with it.
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- No Firebrand, I took absolutely nothing personal. No need to apologize.
  You have absolutely no intentions to hurt anyone and I see that clearly.
  This particular topic is something I can get carried away with because I feel like I personally am unfairly censored. It unfortunately has made me a tad bitter lately.
  I completely understand and respect your opinions on the matter and I DO agree with them.
  You make very, very valid points.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- I am afraid I always say what I think I will not hide and pretend everything is alright just to be popular or to gain points. The complaints I make are not always popular but I do make them out in the open I have never flagged anyone for bad language or for any other reason . I like to tell people what I to say . You can at least bet on me that I am a good friend and will always tell you the truth. If I say something I mean it.
  I am very glad I did not say anything to hurt you because I was very pleasantly surprised by your open attitude when you arrived on AB and we discussed this very subject.
  By picking on you at least they are acknowledging you are here. I am the invisible woman. Until recently when I threw a wobbler I used to have to get Galeanda to ask questions on the Blog for me because if I asked I was ignored :)
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- Can I make a point here? As CL, I cannot see every question, answer, or comment thread out there. There are a total of FOUR of us, at the moment. Even THAT is not enough to scour the site for attacks, profanity (usually used in attacks, or simply people suddenly being obscene), spammers, and whatever.
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  As for cleaning up comments, we are not allowed to EDIT them, only DELETE them. When more is said in the comment, that may be germane to the conversation, if we delete the comment because of a cuss word, it leaves comments following "hanging". You can see that in various places here. So, I prefer to leave them, and let others remove them. The problem I see there is that sometimes, the whole ANSWER is removed (as mine was), probably BECAUSE there was swearing in the comment thread. (Newbies may be flagging ANSWERS because of COMMENTS.) I hope they do something about that in the new version, so people can report individual comments.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- @BD - Thanks. I'm not trying to say I have an issue with you personally. Just the way moderation is dealt with and you clearly would like to see a bit of a change as well.
  
  @FB - You are NOT the invisible woman.
  Oh dear, that makes me sad that you even think that. Maybe you WERE, but definitely not now.
  You are very well liked and people speak very highly of you on this site. I'm sure you know that now though.
  There are so many people on here that follow what the crowd is saying. They have no opinions of their own. Their stale. What the feck they are doing here is beyond me.
  You are actually one of the few here that I respect wholeheartedly because of your honesty and passion behind your opinions. Plus, like you said, you are good to your friends and doing them a favor by being yourself. I trust you because of that.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- For me, basically, if someone is being attacked, that's when I clean up comments, trying to leave them as clear as possible. If I will leave following comments, that's when I put a comment of my own that I removed one or more.
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  Firebrand, YOU may not think someone calling you a "b*tch" is bad, but others do and it WAS used as name-calling. And there was nothing else redeeming in that comment, which is why I removed it. I understand everything you are saying, but again, at this point, there's only REALLY ONE word that's the BIG no-no, unless it's in name-calling. (And thus, some answers and comments were removed by staff.)
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- Thank you Vunessuh that is much appreciated.:)
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- And Firebrand... Invisible? Hard to be invisible when you are at the top of the game. EVERYONE knows you, and, the vast majority, like me, respect you. In this, I completely understand your feelings, but people cuss. Simple as that. And as far as "broadcast standards", even that differs. I've seen "b*tch", "cr*p", "*ss-hole", etc. "bleeped" on Bravo on crime shows, when regular channels DON'T. So, it's difficult. Again, there's ONE main word I "worry about" other than name-calling. I hope you understand.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- One word = C_ _ _?
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- And you're welcome Firebrand.
  Regardless of whether or not you can call me your friend, you always stick out in my mind as someone I can trust on here. I loathe wishy washyness.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- Ok... Make that two. LOL
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  The point I was trying to make, above, is that we CLs (and even staff) can't patrol the whole site. If people don't tell us where things are, we can't do anything about them, UNLESS we simply run into them.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- @Firebrand, I learned right away you were #1 and took pride in it when I read your profile and Q&A.
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  @all Ideas.
  It seems that AB could honor their CLs a little more. With the money this site is generating, I think they should be paid. Anything would show how valued they are.
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  Favoritism is apparent so policies should be reworked and followed, to include what is appropriate language. Any questions for misbehavior(like BD's Q/A), at least 2 other staff or CLs could agree.
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  by anon on December 4th, 2009
- That any PBs should contact the offender with the link. That if there is an appeal process (which there supposedly is), that it is actually used.
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  Not everyone is contacted, people don't know what they are being PBd for; and when appealed, ignored. I did make complaints on one ABer who was stalking me and it was ignored 3 times. Then when I asked the 4th time, it was reversed back to me. Cute, huh?.
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  Feedback is worth nothing.I have never been contacted when I checked the box.
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  Everytime I hear there is no help (like no leaderboard)my ears hear that people aren't doing their job.
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  We care, but it goes nowhere.
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  by anon on December 4th, 2009
- @BD - Two words?
  What's the other word? I'm curious and getting anxious from the suspense. ;-)
  F bomb?
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- Thankyou LadyNewbie I like the Name Change.
  
  Vunexxuh I hope we are friends I know BD is a friend however much I moan.:)
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- I disagree with that, Lady. Sorry. What about VERY obvious obscene members? Spammers? People attacking others? Those are the main reasons for CLs. Staff reviews any PBing we do (or are supposed to, as we're supposed to report the ones we do). I can understand that there may be other CLs who haven't followed the rules, and if we could have someone to ask at all hours that would be great, too, but we don't. We are "hired" (asked to volunteer), because we have shown ourselves to be objective throughout, and it appears we "play fair". TRUST me... I DO TRY to. Our edict is to "err on the side of caution". Maybe sometimes we do too much. And maybe sometimes a CL will take a friends' side, but there are a number of people you can ask... I DO NOT PB easily, and I do NOT remove comments easily (despite what Firebrand saw earlier LOL). I explained part of how I CL above. I'm still the BDBS that everyone knew before I was CL, and do my best to be fair all around. I can only hope others are, too.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- Yes, Vunessuh... That's it, far as I'm concerned. The name-calling is the big stuff for me, but even it has to be taken in stride, sometimes. Using "swear words" to do so, though, is REALLY pushing that envelope of my "good graces", even for friends.
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  PBs ARE supposed to send an email to a user with the penalty and reason. I understand those aren't working correctly or all the time. I don't know why. AB is on the West Coast, and I am in Indiana, and there's little contact. CLs are JUST "glorified users" with a few more powers.
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  I understand about the Feedback. My understanding is there is ONE person who resolves all those feedback complaints. That person has a full-time job and a life, besides AB. They CANNOT reply to every email/feedback. They work the database, if necessary, and EVERY NOW and then, reply. Personally, I think there should be more than one person doing THAT. I also believe CL reports are higher priority.
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  I, myself, am only one person, and can only do what I can do.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- @Firebrand... I certainly am glad you are as laid back as you ARE. I've known others not so... understanding. ;-)
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- @FB - We are friends :)
  @BD - Gosh, you're making me feel bad for complaining. I DO appreciate all you do for this site. I must make that known. I'm not saying YOU are making me feel bad, I'm making myself feel bad because of your valid points and attempt to make AB a better place. I'm glad you're fair as can be. I must have a CL on my butt who hates me. Only problem is, most of my answers that get deleted don't deserve to be deleted. Again, I must walk away slowly from the situation. I need to not pop a blood vessel over it.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- Just to reiterate: the idea of consulting with anyone else for staff would be only when there is an odd situations like erasing BD's whole answer. That's crazy.
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  If AB can't do feedback, then they should Not offer it. If there is no appealing (and there isn't which has been verified by 2 other members) then don't offer it, as if there is this wonderful process for AB. It's bunk.
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  Don't contact AB because they will side with their own friend. As an Aber, there is no recourse and I think if we all knew that, we wouldn't go thru miserable times on here trying and have it thrown back in our faces.
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  by anon on December 4th, 2009
- I have dealt with huge scenes almost on a weekly basis. I was going to quit, then I thought what is it this week to distract me from some of the crap I'm dealing with in my own life. And it does distract.
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  Right now, a friend of my daughter's for 20 years, from first grade, is dying. I was with her so much and it seems so unfair for such a beautiful person. She won't make it for her birthday or Chirstmas or even this weekend. So that is why I was on here today.
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  I am sure that if AB continues on the course it is going downhill and being low-class, then I will be gone when my personal problems are gone. It's a toss-up.
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  I have tried to help, and can only help the DRs. But I'm also tired of being the punching bag for my personal trolls who Always get their way.
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  I'm moving in other directions. If I can help, let me know. No more comments, you all have read too much from me.
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  by anon on December 4th, 2009
- It never used to be like this We had four CLs to start when we had a much smaller Membership and that was not enough although we did not seem to get as much trouble then.All this trouble with Glitches has got 10 times worse since our old Techs left. I do not think the new ones are up to the job.They have put in all these silly leaderboards and cannot even keep the Profile stats up never mind Leaderboards for everything and the kitchen sink. Feedback has never been brilliant but you occasionally used to get a reply.. I suppose it will work itself out but if this new set up is too different it will be the final straw for me. They should fix the Glitches and not try to mend what is not broken. Or at least it was not while Joel, Rich, Adam and Jon were keeping it together.
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- LadyNewbie, I'm sorry for what you're going through, but I hope you do decide to stay and let the good things and good people on AB outweigh the bad.
  The site isn't perfect, but losing good people over it would, for lack of a better word, suck.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- My point wasn't that AB can't do feedback, but you can't always get responses, because of everything they are doing. They DO read it, and they DO check it out, and they DO "fix" whatever needs fixing, the majority of the time.
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  Check the blog. The place is changing. I don't think they are going to make changes without fixing at least the majority of the problems. Of course, that means there could be a whole new set of glitches to work with. We'll see.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- Thank you, Firebrand, Vunessuh and Big Daddy. I appreciate it.
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by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on December 2nd, 2009
Political Correctness run afok -- er, I mean amok
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- Sure seems so.
  Thanks, Jim ;-)
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 3rd, 2009
- You're welcome.
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  by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on December 3rd, 2009
- Showing the world that we have very limited vocabularies is hardly political correctness Jim. I believe PC has gone too far definitely . I still think the regular site should set a standard. Use what language you like when you are in Adults just let those of us that do care about the site enjoy it without tirades of foul language.
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- You're welcome to your opinion, Firebrand. I disagree. The staff already does reign in people who get extreme in abusive, foul language, That, they should do. But I favor open discourse that allows the sensible use of four letter words when needed. If we start down the road of censorship, we next need to look at the words that offend Christians, the ones that Muslims don't like, the ones that the Atheists are upset by... Those groups are probably just as large as are the bluenoses among us. If we're going to censor speech, they have an equal right to decide what crosses the line and should be censored.
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  by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on December 4th, 2009
- So all the rules that have run Answerbag for nearly seven years should be thrown out of the window and the site should be thrown open to all the trolling and bad language because a few people want to use profane language.You have Adults you can say and do what you like over there why should we lose so many good people from this site because of the foul language and sleaze that is being pulled over here from Adults. Nice. so you people that use Adults have Two sites and those of use that find the profanity not needed have to leave because out pleasure is ruined.
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- And not liking Four Letter words in general conversation has nothing to do with Political Correctness.
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- Reread what I wrote. I said AB already has rules that disallow extreme or abusive language. And I further said that those rules should be retained. I am not in favor of greatly expanding censorship. THat's all. And as to political correctness, reread the list of suggested alternatives in the link the question refers to. It is chock full of PC speak.
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  by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on December 4th, 2009
- I am not at all in favour of censorship. except on spamming etc. I do not believe in censoring comments or anything like that. My complaint is only about the four letter words which people are pushing the boundries with.BD knows I do not like Comment censorship My only complaints are certain four letter words and some sleazy questions which are for adults anyway. I am not one bit PC. I was pulled up by someone for using the B word which to me just means moaning about something. I think it is idiotic to remove the word birch and leave the F and C words all over the place.
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  by Firebrand on December 4th, 2009
- Sounds like we're in agreement, but just stated the same ideas in different ways. :)
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by Goofy_20 on December 4th, 2009
Ok when I click on the link you gave it just takes me back to your same question with the same link and I click it again and it opens your question again! I'm stuck! HELP! What is everyone talking about!!!!!!!!????????
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- hehehe this reminds me of something I did to a friend in grade 3. I wrote on a piece of paper; Flip over (on both sides of the paper).
  It was really early in the morning and she was tired and out of it but she did flip it over and over a few times hehehe
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  by Ms.Fits on December 4th, 2009
- Someone flagged it, and some staff mod accepted the flag. I sent feedback on it, and it's been restored.
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  by BigDaddyBS on December 4th, 2009
- Aha! Thank you! And that shit is fuckin funny. :0P
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  by Goofy_20 on December 8th, 2009
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by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5lG-i2bjhk
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- Personally, I would have put a warning on that. Those who AB from work could get into trouble, as could those in who don't mind it, but live in a certain-type of household.
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  I liked it from the comment, too, and LOVE George Carlin, who was NOT known to be shy in his use of the words.
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  So, you're saying that something like my answer would NOT work on AB?
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  Thanks, Skeeter. ;-)
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- Ya know. I think you are going overboard a bit. I liked your answer to your question but I really prefer when CL's keep a low profile on this sort of thing. Take it up with Rich or whoever and they can put it in the blog. Sounds too much like a soap box to me. No offense my friend. Just my thoughts.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- As for people getting into trouble at work for playing on the computer and lordy.. The F word comes up. Now you're baby sitting ABer's at the job?
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- Please don't edit these comments.
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  by Anonymous on December 3rd, 2009
- No offense taken. I asked for words to be dashed so they would NOT be flagged away. There are those who will click the video without warning, and be offended. Just trying to keep the answers here.
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  And, since this was my question, I feel responsible for anything here. No soap box, just a suggestion.
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  I can't EDIT comments. I can only remove them if they are offensive. Nothing like that here, but MAYBE the vid. ;-)
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by hong kong phooey on December 2nd, 2009
your using alot of f words don`t you think that is rude ab staff
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- Didn't use ANY of them, there. Personally, I'd use "Freaking".
  Besides, look around. A LOT of people use the 4-letter "f-bomb" here. I just copied an email verbatim - slight mods to make it more AB - since it DIDN'T use those words.
  Thanks, WGM ;-)
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- cool +3
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by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
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- It's back. (Flagged/accepted/restored)
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- Ha ha. Yeah that's what I was trying to do!
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- Just have to comment as I accidentally unsubscribed. Only have one hand at the moment so am pushing all the wrong buttons. Had a bit of an accident. Doggie bite which required stitches.
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  by Anonymous on December 4th, 2009
- Ouch! Get better, Skeeter. ;-)
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by The Chief on December 3rd, 2009
Heh! Reminds me of a list I once saw circulating around work. Instead of using foul explicatives or politically incorrect wording or phrases, you just picked a number from the list and put it in your correspondence.

Pretty funny!
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- Yeah, I think I've seen that list, somewhere.
  Thanks, Chief ;-)
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- :):)
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