A Friendly Reminder

krikket · Nov 19th, 2008, 05:42 PM

I'm a guilty one as well.

And after being corrected, (once for a word and once for using symbols). I understand why. I'm learning a lot from HDT and would like to continue doing so.

oldgeezer · Nov 19th, 2008, 06:58 PM

I once heard that "profanity is the supreme effort of a feeble mind trying to express itself forcefully". Not sure if this is true or not.

glider · Nov 19th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgeezer

I once heard that "profanity is the supreme effort of a feeble mind trying to express itself forcefully". Not sure if this is true or not.

Think you may be on to something there

theklanchXL1200N · Nov 20th, 2008, 08:54 AM

You know sometimes I like the challenge of coming up with non swear words to express my opinions here. My dad is a truck driver (so hence he taught me all the cool swears) and you want to talk about creative uses for bad words, wow he takes the cake. But unfortunately the trickle down effect has worked on me so sometimes my vocabulary choices ar not exactly family friendly (PG13 if you will) EXCEPT here on the forum. I tried on one of my first posts to talk like a longshoreman and I was (EDITED) edited, with a friendly note from our liason, and from there I have watched the potty mouth and save it for the garage when I am wrenching.

I just hope my son when he gets older will share the passion for a good cuss word phrase that my dad and I have.....There is a time and place for it, but it sure as (EDITED) isn't here!!!!

glider · Nov 20th, 2008, 08:57 AM

Hey, we all have "extended vocabularies" including me but I feel there is a time and place for it and that's not on HDT.

Thanks all for the understanding to make the forum a nice clean place to visit.

dangerdan · Nov 21st, 2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

There's been a lot of the newer members (and a few older ones too) using language that is not permitted at all on the forum.

The (EDITED) change in a post has been showing up on a lot of posts lately on the forum.

It gets very time consuming to edit out the language and notify the member that no language of any kind as well as abbreviations for the same or even substitution of characters or symbols to arrive at the same will be allowed on the forum.

Your cooperation with this would be very much appreciated to save the staff here a lot of time. We really don't wish to see HD Talking go the way some other forums have gone.

Thanks

I have a suggestion about the language and not sure if this is possible, but here goes.

When I enter a http site in a post, the name will be changed automatically in the post.
EX: http://test this site
"Test Site"

I dont know if this is human or software intervention.
If this is done through software , why cant the software be modified to detect the offensive language in a post and provide a a message "Offensive language detected" . The user cant post till that language is removed.

Might make your staff happier .

okennon1 · Nov 21st, 2008, 03:16 PM

Okennon stands corrected

glider · Nov 21st, 2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerdan

I have a suggestion about the language and not sure if this is possible, but here goes.

When I enter a http site in a post, the name will be changed automatically in the post.
EX: http://test this site
"Test Site"

I dont know if this is human or software intervention.
If this is done through software , why cant the software be modified to detect the offensive language in a post and provide a a message "Offensive language detected" . The user cant post till that language is removed.

Might make your staff happier .

Dan, that feature is working on the forum but not all words can be detected. The ones that are detected get **** (starred out) which is still a problem IMO as it was being posted in any event.
I actually think your idea is excellent about not being able to post, however I think a boxing glove coming out of the posters monitor would get better results myself

Zamadan · Nov 21st, 2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

however I think a boxing glove coming out of the posters monitor would get better results myself

Now that is funny..

T wrecks · Nov 27th, 2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVE07

Just think of the fun we could have if we could all edit each others posts

.....I've been there...... eh glider??

Nov 19th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#11
krikket Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Night Train Join Date: Aug 17th, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 350 My Mood:	Re: A Friendly Reminder I'm a guilty one as well. And after being corrected, (once for a word and once for using symbols). I understand why. I'm learning a lot from HDT and would like to continue doing so.

Nov 19th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#12
oldgeezer Contributor$ Ride: 09 Ultra (Geezer Glide) Join Date: Nov 11th, 2008 Location: L.R. Arkansas Posts: 223 My Mood:	Re: A Friendly Reminder I once heard that "profanity is the supreme effort of a feeble mind trying to express itself forcefully". Not sure if this is true or not. __________________ Harley Riders- The only people who can be broke down on the side of the road and feel sorry for the cage drivers passing by!

Nov 20th, 2008, 08:54 AM	#14
theklanchXL1200N Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Mirage Orange & Black XL1200N Nightster Join Date: Jan 31st, 2008 Posts: 140 My Mood:	Re: A Friendly Reminder You know sometimes I like the challenge of coming up with non swear words to express my opinions here. My dad is a truck driver (so hence he taught me all the cool swears) and you want to talk about creative uses for bad words, wow he takes the cake. But unfortunately the trickle down effect has worked on me so sometimes my vocabulary choices ar not exactly family friendly (PG13 if you will) EXCEPT here on the forum. I tried on one of my first posts to talk like a longshoreman and I was (EDITED) edited, with a friendly note from our liason, and from there I have watched the potty mouth and save it for the garage when I am wrenching. I just hope my son when he gets older will share the passion for a good cuss word phrase that my dad and I have.....There is a time and place for it, but it sure as (EDITED) isn't here!!!! __________________ Every time that wheel turns round we're bound to cover just a little more ground *Hey, now get back truckin on*

Nov 20th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#15
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,071 My Mood:	Re: A Friendly Reminder Hey, we all have "extended vocabularies" including me but I feel there is a time and place for it and that's not on HDT. Thanks all for the understanding to make the forum a nice clean place to visit. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 21st, 2008, 03:16 PM	#17
okennon1 Start The Engine Join Date: Sep 30th, 2008 Posts: 12	Re: A Friendly Reminder Okennon stands corrected

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