Offensive words on the forum

[Agbe]

Yeah....they might indeed find the forum, but I seriously doubt many will create an account and post much.  Children are like aliens to me, but from what I've heard about them they're very much into other social media sites and would probably find bitcointalk to be the equivalent of trying to read a newspaper.  And I mean a real, physical, makes-your-fingers-black, newspaper.  It's something that won't appeal to youngsters.

I don't think children will find this platform as an interesting place because the discussions are some how different. In other social media platforms, one word sentences are allowed but here it is not allowed. And those are the words children likely to use in their communications. Examples like: "How are you, exactly, hello, I am coming, etc. Really they like social media like Facebook, Whatsapp, TikTok and Snapchat etc. The communicational ways in those channels are different from this forum.

And even if minors did find the forum and stick around, it's not as though every thread is infested with profanity or obscene material.  What they'd really have to worry about is getting scammed, not picking up some bad habits or bad language. 

if any kid comes here, the languages in the forum might even affect the child. I don't think this forum is meant for people below 18yrs but above 18+yrs. As for me children are not matured enough to use the forum.

[Sexylizzy2813]

After reading some comments on this thread I came to a conclusion that there are no Offensive words on this Forum. In as much as some users have ways of using words to make some people feel bad without them seeing it as something that they need to reduce is still not that offensive. Some people address issues on this Forum in a way that some other people see it as offensive, sometimes I see here as a war front, if you're not strong and ready to face challenges then the bullet will hit you.
Let check the case of @TMAN, that's one hell of a guy.
When he uses words there's no going back, if you can't endure, it might break you and leave you for dead.

[rby]

But in my mind, I don't think any of us (or I) will even suggest our kids, someone who is known, a close relative or friends who is not adult yet to join the forum.

You will be surprised the kids will find the forum by themselves. This is possible that they may use some bitcoin keywords in their search and they will be redirected here. They will sign up with unknown username and keep interacting with you here

If I discover the account and see s/he is really into learning bitcoin and the technology then I will feel proud for them but if I see they are building the account just to earn from the signature campaign then I will be disappointed.

On the contrary it's now difficult to know users that are building accounts in order to earn. Besides those who are more interested in learning than earning will in the end still wear paid signatures. Before now, how to easily identify those who are only interested in earning is through the bounty. But now their attention is shifted to signature campaign, hunting for 100 merits.

You will be surprised the kids will find the forum by themselves. This is possible that they may use some bitcoin keywords in their search and they will be redirected here.

...but from what I've heard about them they're very much into other social media sites and would probably find bitcointalk to be the equivalent of trying to read a newspaper.

Well described. They are very much into graphics and animations. Here will definitely be boring to them.

LoyceV is right that school is much worse than bitcointalk.  You can't get your ass beat here.

Definitely some gets expelled and waste school fees. But here, trolling gets you going while plagerism will do the expulsion.

Where is TMAN, by the way?

He is gone, but LoyceV has the compilation of his f words...

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

On the contrary it's now difficult to know users that are building accounts in order to earn. Besides those who are more interested in learning than earning will in the end still wear paid signatures. Before now, how to easily identify those who are only interested in earning is through the bounty. But now their attention is shifted to signature campaign, hunting for 100 merits.

I don't think anyone needs to study an account history before replying to a question or sending a merit. If the post worth merit then send merit without looking for who is behind the account, if the discussion is interesting then response it. Policing every account and trying to find fault in every forum account is just bad. It's pointless, makes the whole thing wrong about the concept of a forum. Obviously if something comes up undeniable truth then change your mind.

Keep it simple. Share knowledge and seek.

[dercfor]

Every person is right in his own opinion so do not use offensive words on others who make a post but rather convince them to understanding why their opinion is wrong
Some members of this forum do this alot
Like saying a person's post is nonsense or is of no use like this post made by a newbie
with SOKO- DEKE  saying it is nonsense  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5454681.0
Please let us be more polite when making post or replying posts

Report such posts if you see they are crossing the line. If it is on small scale, learn to ignore it.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Report such posts if you see they are crossing the line. If it is on small scale, learn to ignore it.

What are you reporting and to whom? Words that you can't take or what?
Is best you ignore (like you said) any word that you can't take in, if you continue to report how long will it last? Not like you're in any kind of kindergarten school or something that you'd always report without standing out for yourself. And you'd be seen as a weakling that can't take cheap words, some users will be coming after you just to make a fool out of you so I'd advise you ignore and no word that's being said harshly that's small, remember that.

[DaNNy001]

On the contrary it's now difficult to know users that are building accounts in order to earn. Besides those who are more interested in learning than earning will in the end still wear paid signatures. Before now, how to easily identify those who are only interested in earning is through the bounty. But now their attention is shifted to signature campaign, hunting for 100 merits.

I don't think anyone needs to study an account history before replying to a question or sending a merit. If the post worth merit then send merit without looking for who is behind the account, if the discussion is interesting then response it. Policing every account and trying to find fault in every forum account is just bad. It's pointless, makes the whole thing wrong about the concept of a forum. Obviously if something comes up undeniable truth then change your mind.

Keep it simple. Share knowledge and seek.

Its really funny you pointed this out so plainly because this is exactly the habit of some specific members here in the forum of which I won't mention but so forum members are found doing this exact act, I mean whats all the fuzz about, is it really necessary to check someone post history before given a merit, if the post is worth meriting its best you just merit it and move on.

[philipma1957]

I'm offended by people who are offended by words. Grow a thicker skin and enjoy freedom of speech, even for the people you disagree with.

I am offended by you being offended.  Not really.

Basically physical harm threats
Death threats.
I know where you live and will be looking for you statements. Are not allowed.

When I start a thread I always do moderated style and I personally will delete

“ fuck you blow me bitch style comments.”

I prefer less crude talk on my threads.

Also if I delete a post I quote it and say I don’t want f u blow me bitch type comments.

But I am old school. And like a bit of politness.

[rachael9385]

They're just words and only you can let them effect or hurt you. Just ignore anything you deem offensive.

I don't think most of those words ate just words like you said, because everyone has their own right despite the rank the one may be, is not right for some users to abuse others on the forum because it hurts more than punishment, some users brings their real characters into this forum to intimate others, it is beter to give advice than to use offensive words on another, everyone is here to fetch knowledge and not the other way round.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Report such posts if you see they are crossing the line. If it is on small scale, learn to ignore it.

@dercfor, If you must know, freedom of speech is very important, and on the internet, no one is restricted from saying whatever they think or whatever their opinion is. In this forum, anyone is allowed to say whatever they like as long as it does not threaten the life of another user.

You already know what one of the forum moderator said about turning a blind eye to some statement that you think hurts you. Always develop a thick skin. Even if you report such comments, as long as they're not off-topic, they will not get deleted.

They're just words and only you can let them effect or hurt you. Just ignore anything you deem offensive.

Cheers 🥂, Dr.Bitcoin_strange👺👺