Official: Vulgarity Updates

[Alastir]

We are in the process of updating our vulgarity policy to include some new terms and refreshing some terms we previously monitored to either be more or less severe.

Other terms that may have been on the list are still on the list, I'm just going over the updates.

While I cannot go into details due to the nature of this update (as in saying these things), I will give you some tips.

* Extreme racial slurs are moving into an official warning from just a simple nudge. This does not include Elanthian terms.
* The F-word, all variations, masked and acronyms will be an official warning. Some very common internet acronyms are included here, but we had to make a ruling that was consistent.
* Graphic description of a sexual act against or regarding a non-consenting party is moving into an official warning from a soaping. If you have consent, go somewhere private.
* Additional graphic language in relation to genitalia has been added to the official warning list.
* Not-so-graphic genitalia terms have been separated and are now a soaping instead of an official warning.
* Mild vulgarity that could be related to the genitalia has been dropped to a nudge from a soaping or an official warning.

If you have to ask about something, it's probably not a word to use in GemStone IV.

There will be no leeway going forward. Multiple words in a single form of speech will result in multiple infractions.


Wyrom, PM

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Is it wrong that I very badly want Wyrom to post here what all the vulgar things are? LOL

So words that are safe to say are...

Piss, crap, ass, arse, balls, bitch, biatch, biotch, damn, slut, whore, hussy, wench, frack, freak, frig, frigging, prick, twit, and sex. None of those words are going to get you in trouble, unless you go off the rails.

I'm going to say some of the lighter stuff here that can get you a nudge or a soaping depending how it's used. We'll call this the orifice rule. If it's being used in terms of an orifice or being inserted into one, you're going to get a soaping, and if it's more graphic, a warning.

Arsehole, asshole, dick, twat, and pussy.

That's really all I can say without going into some foul language.


Wyrom, PM

http://forums.play.net/forums/GemSto...sions/view/257

So there is context in all this. Calling someone a bitch could land you into some trouble. But saying someone is bitching is on our no action list. Biotch, biatch, whore, and maybe slut can be added to a nudge. I should clarify, if you are using derogatory terms toward someone, it can always be an issue that could result in repercussions. Even if it's not on the list. Harassment is not allowed.


Wyrom, PM

http://forums.play.net/forums/GemSto...sions/view/261

Okay, bitch (as name calling), biatch, biotch, slut, and whore are now added to a minor infraction (we call this a nudge). It's in the same category as dick, dickhead, asshole, etc.


Wyrom, PM

http://forums.play.net/forums/GemSto...sions/view/262

[drauz]

Should make up gemstone specific curse words.

[Wyrom]

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Is it wrong that I very badly want Wyrom to post here what all the vulgar things are? LOL

You know, I probably should.

[drauz]

You know, I probably should.

Lich, please.

[Ososis]

[Luxelle]

Is frack spelled with a c or a ck?

... would it count?

... did BSG trademark it?!

[Zaigh]

Can we go with the Farscape terminology?

Frelling frell!
Dren!
Hezmata
Yotz

[Stumplicker]

Can we go with the Farscape terminology?

Frelling frell!
Dren!
Hezmata
Yotz

Firefly or go home.

[drauz]

How do Reavers clean their spears?

They run them thru the Wash.

[Stumplicker]

Hahaha