RULES FOR THE RUDE WORDS FORUM

Subject: RULES FOR THE RUDE WORDS FORUM Mon May 19, 2008 7:26 pm

The Rude Words forum is provided as a place
where we can have mature discussions about the most socially marginal
words and phrases, language that is generally considered offensive.

While the rest of the Word Nerds Discussion board is governed by the general rules and guideline,
there are different rules for this forum. We will do our best not to
censor the Rude Words forum, although we may have to moderate
discussions from time to time, according to the "no spam" and "no
flaming" principles.

Here, in question-and-answer form, is a list of rules. WARNING!
This list contains several rude words! (Thanks to webhill for helping
get this list started.)

Should I abbreviate rude words or use euphemisms for them?
No. Please feel free to write rude words out completely in the Rude
Words forum. In other forums you may wish to abbreviate or euphemize,
in order to maintain a PG or PG-13 rating, but here in Rude Words you
should write out everything.
Can I say absolutely anything I want?
Well, no, not really. The one kind of speech we will be inclined to
moderate heavily or censor is the general category or concept of "hate
speech"--and by that we mean cruel expressions that are directed
against some group or individual here on the board or elsewhere. For
example, we don't mean you may never spell out the word "nigger," but
that word should not be used here on the forum to refer to a person or
group. Moreover, the general board rules against illegal activity apply
here as well.
Is it ok to say "f*ck" in this forum?
F*ck yeah! We are all about discussion of words here, even rude,
obscene, or explicit ones. Please keep discussion of such words in the
Rude Words forum.
Well, then, can I say "f*ck you?"
Only if you want to discuss the origin or development of the phrase.
For example, "Does anyone know if the phrase 'fuck you' was first used
by James T. Barnwiddle in 1581, or if it came along later," is
perfectly acceptable. But "F*ck you, you loser, you don't even know how
to spell, you ain't no Word Nerd," is unacceptable usage on this forum.
Are there any words which can never be used on this forum?
No. But there are inappropriate usages, as explained above. It's OK to
talk about an ugly word, but not to use it in an ugly way.
How about dirty pictures? Can I post them here?
No, please restrict the discussion here to language. We're all about
words and their power, not provocative or titillating images.

As with the general rules and guidelines, we reserve the right to
take whatever actions we deem necessary for the health of the
discussion board. Thank you for your cooperation.
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