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[DBella]

You're talking about the word "cock"? I don't think it was ever censored. It's a chicken.

But then again, the female dog is censored. Equal rights for animals!!

 

[redmarvel]

Actuall at one time cock and ***** were both censored. I know because I had my "Name that Song" thread going and tried using the Pussycat Song and a song by Bruce Cockburn in it... I had to keep italizing vowels just to keep the words intact.

 

[Manic]

Isn't the plural censored? I think there was a time when I said ***** in the context of cocking a gun, and it got censored.


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Case in point.

 

[SuperFerret]

Apparently, one rooster is acceptable, but you're ****ed if you get more.

 

[DBella]

Actuall at one time cock and ***** were both censored. I know because I had my "Name that Song" thread going and tried using the Pussycat Song and a song by Bruce Cockburn in it... I had to keep italizing vowels just to keep the words intact.

I think you're right, red. I must've forgotten. I do recall the word "dick" was once censored, too because I had typed the name Dick Grayson and ended up with **** Grayson. Those asteriks can mean so many things.

Isn't the plural censored? I think there was a time when I said ***** in the context of cocking a gun, and it got censored.


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Case in point.

*****
You're right!

 

[Matt Murdock]

You're talking about the word "cock"? I don't think it was ever censored. It's a chicken.

But then again, the female dog is censored. Equal rights for animals!!

If it can be said on TV, I think it should be said on here. That's my opinion, though.

 

[Manic]

If it can be said on TV, I think it should be said on here. That's my opinion, though.

Wouldn't that basically include everything but the F, S, and C words?

 

[DBella]

I think that for some words, context should matter more than the word itself because ... a lot of words initially had innocent meanings, until we corrupted them.

 

[DBella]

If it can be said on TV, I think it should be said on here. That's my opinion, though.

Wouldn't that basically include everything but the F, S, and C words?

I agree with Manic. That argument doesn't fly, MM. Sorry.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

I don't think "*****" should be censored. In fact, back when I was red, I had a decent argument as to why. Most seemed to agree. Unfortunately I wasn't there long enough to see the outcome.

Well, obviously the outcome is that I didn't win the case.

 

[terry78]

So I can do a pun on the classic True Grit character and call him Rooster Cockburn and not have anyone bat an eye.

 

[Manic]

I don't know if the T-word is still censored (quick check: **** ), but I remember it used to be one of those "find it in another word" censored words, which caused a bit of trouble with words like "wristwatch." Not anymore, obviously.

 

[DBella]

I recall typing the movie title NIGHTWATCH and it ended up as **********.

 

[Gilpesh]

Hahah. We can't say ****.

And what about *******? You guys didn't catch that one until recently.

 

[Matt Murdock]

I agree with Manic. That argument doesn't fly, MM. Sorry.

Forgive me, I should have said "Network TV."

 

[ComicChick]

i kinda dont see why the B word has to be censored. i'm more ambivalent than anything, and since the word has so many connotations with different people, i never really saw it as a big deal being said. as long as it wasn't used to attack someone, i was indifferent to it, which is ironic cuz i don't use profanity in the real word but i dont really mind if others do. the only words i really dislike are the F, and S words.

its readily apparent in tv and media, even pg13 stuff, so i dont feel its completely necessary to have it blocked on the hype. i am aware that the hype has younger viewers and i respect that, but honestly i've heard kids half my age say stuff more profane and vulgar than anything i've said in a long time. (i'm only 24 )

 

[Manic]

Let's be real. 90% of the time, the B-word is used as an insult. 9% is used to talk about a literal female dog. That final 1% is when someone expresses their excitement by calling something b****in'.

 

[Marx]

I'd say more like 94%, 5%, and 1%.

 

[Tsunulia]

Wait..... so what happened to the small percentage where it's used to describe complaining?

 

[ComicChick]

some of the people i know use it in a joking matter which outside ears could possibly perceive as insulting, it just depends on the tone and demeanor you use it in, which is difficult to convey via the net.

like "You B!"

or

"you b"

 

[ComicChick]

Wait..... so what happened to the small percentage where it's used to describe complaining?

yeah that too

 

[SuperFerret]

Let's be real. 90% of the time, the B-word is used as an insult. 9% is used to talk about a literal female dog. That final 1% is when someone expresses their excitement by calling something b****in'.

I'd say more like 94%, 5%, and 1%.

I use "the B-word" for female dogs more than I do as an insult. I'd say my percentage is 85% for the scientific meaning, 10% to express difficulty (i.e. that test was a *****) and 5% as an insult.

 

[Matt Murdock]

I use it when I'm annoyed at something I've done, or when someone else has done, but not as an insult.

"Son of a *****."

Not, "You son of a *****."

 

[SuperFerret]

"Dillon. You son of a *****."

 

[Matt Murdock]

Predator.

Yes.