Swearing in game

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I guess you guys aren't understanding what i am getting at. Yes I understand that swearing is against the T.OS. What I am talking about is the willful act of going into the interface options and turning OFF the profanity filter. And then complaining if you see the f word. It's not like you can just hit a button on accident. It is a deliberate act. I am not talking about words that get by the filter, or anything of that nature. Yeah if somebody circumnavigates the filter by putting spaces between the letters or something of that nature, yeah report them.
And keeping the analogy theme going it is kind of like as if you walk up to a door and a guy standing outside says "hey don't go in there or you will get punched in the face." and so you walk in and sure enough you get punched in the face. The people I am referring to would run back outside and go "HEY, somebody just punched me in the face." You know if you turn your profanity filter off you will see swear words on occasion.
I mean it is real simple if you don't want to see swear words, don't turn off the profanity filter.

If I willfully leave the doors of my parked car unlocked in a disreputable area, do I invite the possibility of its being stolen? Certainly. Does that absolve the person who, seizing that opportunity, commits an illegal act by stealing it? No — our laws act under the tacit understanding that citizens of modern civilisation shall adhere to certain mores regardless of whether another's decision ultimately "allows" a given infraction to occur; thus, even though it could be argued that I was careless not to lock my doors, the act of stealing my car is no less reprehensible for that.

In much the same way, players of World of Warcraft are able, should they so choose, to disable their Mature Language Filter without relinquishing their right to report any instances of profanity they observe; there are a number of potential reasons why one may choose not to have their filter enabled — perhaps they're an oenophile, and wish to discuss the effects of a given terroir on the grapes used in their favourite wine; or maybe they simply don't wish for their chat to be peppered with printers' euphemistic symbols for vulgarity — but none of them alter the fact that using inappropriate language in-game is a direct violation of our policies, and, by extension, the Terms of Use. You can argue that players are "asking for it" by disabling their filter, but that defense holds up no better than claiming innocence for stealing an unlocked car, to refer back to the aforementioned metaphor; law is summarily enforced without concern for whatever circumstances may have "encouraged" the breach thereof.

Honestly, Dhavol, I'm not going to devote too much time or energy in expounding on this topic yet again; my previous response (quoted in an earlier post), and those of your peers, should be sufficient in conveying whatever clarification — and edification — you need. If, however, you truly feel it necessary to persist in pursuing a better understanding of the matter, I shall do what I can to aid you in your comprehension. Thanks. :)

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Pavonum, I was spending a little time thinking about your signature, and it strikes me that it is an excellent phrase to describe the mindset of many of the people you might encounter here...

I'm not certain that's how the original line was intended, but you're right — it does seem surprisingly apropos sometimes. ;)

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The Beatles in your sig this time?

Ayep! In honour of Across the Universe, which I saw on Friday. Excellent film! :)

Please try not to resurrect months-old threads, folks; they merely get put down in the end. :)

As a note, however, my post in this topic may now be found in our CS Forum Information Haven.