RE: Re: Swear filter ideas

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> This problem has been arround since the internet started.

<rant>

"problem"?

They're just words!

Not sure why some people are so offended by them? My parents have even
purchased a little device that sits between their TV and DVD/VHS and
bleeps out "bad words". And they're in their 60's and have no kids at
home.

It's certainly not kids/children who are offended. They're probably the
ones saying these words the most and writing them the most in your
forum/blog/whatever you're trying to protect.

If it's adults, then I'm sure it's nothing they've not heard before.

It just seems like a lot of work for little payoff and something that
will NEVER be accurate. If someone is that easily offended, then perhaps
they need to get out into the real world once and a while.

It seems to me also, you have liability issues. If you have some
"filter" mode, then what happens when a word gets through? Are you to
blame for offending some poor child/adults sensitive ears/eyes? A simple
age-check or disclaimer indicating you're not responsible for the
content of your posters comments seems more "safe". 

But that's just my opinion.

</rant>

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