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Posted by: Cabbagehome 26-Mar-2002, 08:53 PM
:p Wellcome faceless!
Great to see you here today.

Posted by: faceless 26-Mar-2002, 09:35 PM
:D

Hi Cabbage,

It's nice to be welcomed. But, fair warning, you might regret it!

Posted by: scottish2 26-Mar-2002, 10:07 PM
Welcome to the forum Faceless. Hope you'll find the board and site fun. I know we all have a lot of fun even if it's just talking about the weather though we talk about a lot of stuff not just the weather. I think it was in response to someones intro and question that spurred the discussion into the open.

Any ways Welcome!  :)

Posted by: maggiemahone1 26-Mar-2002, 10:15 PM
Hi faceless,  That is a real catchy name.  I suppose that could describe most of us on this board.  
Enjoy and post.

maggiemahone1

Posted by: faceless 26-Mar-2002, 10:23 PM
I noticed in the rules about posting stuff that should be suitable for children. Does that mean if it's not blatant it's ok?

I've got some stuff...

Posted by: aklassie 26-Mar-2002, 10:46 PM
:D  Hi Faceless, welcome.  I know you'll enjoy it here.  We have alot of fun.

Posted by: scottish2 27-Mar-2002, 05:31 AM
Hi Faceless. Just use your best judgement. We know kids do sometimes join in and we just want to make it enjoyable as sometimes even the parents join in like Aklassie and Akferret mother/doughter and I think her sons also here if not another members son. Can't remember but it's good to try to keep it somewhat clean just so the kiddies don't learn anything bad here and the parents can enjoy it without seeing their kids learning bad things. I know this is coming out more heavily handed then I intend it to be but trying to say this right but just hard to word nicely yet heavy enough.

Just use you best judgement. Not sure if you have kids or not but if so would you want then hearing this or learning this joke/saying or such? If not then maybe best to hold off. In fact I am going to mention this to  Paul as I was just thinking from items I saw in my forum but you can password protect a topic and I am going to mention he maybe create and adult topic and password protect it and only those who want in can get the password then more lively jokes wil be allow without worrying if it's OK or not basically that forum will be a free for all anything goes. But will mention it to Paul and sure it will be OK.  :D

I know at least my goals in my own forum are to have a lot of safe fun!

Posted by: maggiemahone1 27-Mar-2002, 12:24 PM
ONE of the reasons I like this forum is because it is kept clean. :D   Thanks to all who post.

maggiemahone1

Posted by: scottish2 27-Mar-2002, 01:57 PM
Well i sent in the message to Paul privately suggesting maybe a password protected topic where the discussion could be a little more open to jokes and such that might not be for those who aren't interested in such or for kiddies that way those who are interested can also enjoy yet not be worried about the kiddies reading items meant more for adults.  ;)

Posted by: ShortBit 27-Mar-2002, 03:14 PM
Count me in as one of the KIDDIES..... I am not interested in "For Adults Only"

Posted by: scottish2 27-Mar-2002, 03:36 PM
Well not really talking about pornographic style of adult but I know some clubs I am in on yahoo tend to share a lot of jokes and some are more on the adult side more appropriate for adults. But will leave that up to Paul.

Posted by: kylassie 27-Mar-2002, 05:50 PM
Scottish2, perhaps we can borrow the rating systems from the movies? How about G, PG, R, and X? Personally, I shy away from X rated anything!!! However, some jokes that I find funny would probably fall under the "PG or R range for mature situations and humor"

For those in UK and elsewhere :

G = suitable for general audiences of all ages (think Mr. Rogers)

PG = parental guidance (some language may be considered offensive - stuff you would not want the children to repeat in Sunday School!;) the movie Shrek is rated PG for language and content

R = no one under 17 admitted without an adult (think adult language and mature situations) Eddie Murphy movies such as Beverly Hills Cop usually have "R" ratings

X = raunchy, nasty, low brow gutter "humor"

Posted by: scottish2 27-Mar-2002, 06:16 PM
That's a good idea as well. Just trying to suggest some alternatives so everyone can enjoy the board yet protect those who might not be interested or should not be interested at such a young age. ;)

Posted by: faceless 27-Mar-2002, 11:10 PM
I didn't mean to cause such a hassle.

I'm not talking about posting hardcore humour... just a few words and pictures that aren't suitable for 9 year olds!

Posted by: aklassie 28-Mar-2002, 12:16 AM
I'm also one of the kiddies.  I like this forum also because it's clean.  Maybe post a site not conected to the forum might work.  Please Faceless, don't take what we say wrong.  Any adult humor has it's place, I just don't feel it's here.  We have enough sites on the net that has that.  I also have a 17 year old daughter who visites this site often.

Posted by: ShortBit 28-Mar-2002, 12:53 AM
No hassle caused, Faceless....just everyone giving their opinion.  That is what I like about this forum ...all opinions welcome...unless they disagree with me!!  NO NO...Just kidding, Gang!!!!!
:D

Posted by: scottish2 28-Mar-2002, 06:10 AM
Faceless as ShortBit mention we're all just giving our suggestions. That way we can try and work a method that is acceptable to all involved including yourself. That way we acn all have fun and I realized when posting the first suggestion that you weren't talking hardcore but I also know that some of the folks here might be interested and some might not then of course there are the kiddies (And gals I mean the real kiddies) Those who might look even though their folks may not like it that is why I suggested the password protection while it might not keep all kiddies out it might discourage a good portion of them hence bring the jokes to the right group of people. We just want to make sure the forums a safe place for all involved am sure you can understand that.  :)

Posted by: faceless 28-Mar-2002, 10:51 AM
I'll not be back.

Where I live the 17 year olds have, believe it or not, heard (and use a lot more than I do)  the words EDITED BY BOARD ADMINISTRATOR.

I'm living in the real Scotland,  and like listening to real Scottish music. I was hoping this forum would have some people who are in the same position, but it seems it's all just Americans who want the shortbread-tin version of Scotland  - which NEVER actually existed!

Better fetch the detergent!


Posted by: kylassie 28-Mar-2002, 11:24 AM
Faceless, I think we all are indeed interested in the "real" Scotland - but you must remember that this site is intended for "general audiences."  I have visited your website and I agree that Scottish Humor can be deliciously wicked ... I too mourn the loss of Dudley Moore.

One thing you must realize about us Americans - we are quite a diverse group. Not all here appreciate the raunchy sort of humor of say Richard Pryor or George Carlin, etc., and THAT IS OKAY.   I appreciate the fact that Paul and Dave work to keep this board an open forum for all to enjoy.

I also respect those who do not want to read Grown Up sorts of jokes. To each his own, I always say.

Posted by: scottish2 28-Mar-2002, 02:13 PM
I agree even here (In America) the kids tend to use language that most should not, heck I'll even admit it I personally have a very nasty tongue when provoke. But not everyone is into this or into adult jokes.

Now as far as the joke I know I have made alternative suggestions to Paul which would possibly allow for jokes and discussions which are more of an adult nature. There is nothing at all unreasonable about making this suggestion. In fact at least here stateside I am sure most adults (Parents) would highly request almost demand it though I know they can't demand it but the folks involved have a right to try and help. That is all I am and have been doing trying to help on both side. Making alternative suggestion so you can have fun with any whom might be interested yet protect those who do not or should not be involved in discussions that are more of an adult nature which even you admitted were not appropriate for youngsters

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I didn't mean to cause such a hassle.

I'm not talking about posting hardcore humour... just a few words and pictures that aren't suitable for 9 year olds!


There's nothing wrong with this this is a very fun forum and we want to keep it that way for everyone. If allowing some adult style discussion into the forum we want to be able to do it in such a way as to protect those who even you admit should not be allowed to read it as it isn't intended for them. UInless you do something to protect those youngsters they will get in. Even with protection those who know the computer (And I admit yopungsters now a days are even better them me and Paul in some cases  (cry) )but for those who aren't computer savey we need to protect them. I personally urge you to stay around and have fun. Just let us do what is needed to protect those who need the proper protection.

Posted by: Macfive 28-Mar-2002, 03:28 PM
Wow, I know I have not been keeping up with this discussion, so I thank Scottish for stepping in! The first and foremost goal of this forum is to keep it safe for children, families and people out to have good clean fun on the internet. That is why we have a verification process to validate a members email address. We also have other processes in place in the event of a violation, where we can track the offenders IP address back to their service provider.

It is very possible that young Highland Dancers, musicians and other young interested individuals are reading this forum and we will not tolerate this sort of language for young impressionable ears. If there is a need for an adult password protected sub-forum, we can do that, but there would have to be a number of people interested in that and even then it would not be a ?free for all? ? we just are not willing to lower our values and integrity. As always, I thank Dave for his quick thinking in these matters! I know this might sound a bit old fashioned, but as a business model I think it makes perfect sense to believe in your values.

Faceless, while your views are certainly welcomed on this forum, we can not tolerate a user trying to purposely avoid the bad language filter in place. When you agreed to become a member of this forum you also agreed to the terms of service. We are going to remove the two references from your message, so in the future please abide by the terms of service. Thank you!


Posted by: ShortBit 28-Mar-2002, 06:41 PM
I will never understand why people that do not use profanity or do not want to listen to it are considered "out of touch" or not living in the "real" world, or are not "grown up".  Values are values and I stand by mine...unapologetically.  I am not a prude or an old fogey, I do not live in a cave and I am an adult.  Just because kids know and use those words don't mean I have to listen to them or use them.   Anyone has the right to use profanity and I have the right NOT to.  I also have the right to refuse to listen to it.  I am so tired of being put down by some foul mouthed...yes FOUL mouthed ...person because I have morals.

There... I feel better.

Posted by: Macfive 28-Mar-2002, 07:45 PM
Shortbit!

Your back!! I have been thinking how I miss your posts on the forum. Did you get everything straightened away with the ISP? Or did it just start working again? Won't rule out that it was not something with my hosting provider.

Well, not to extend this discussion any longer than it is, but I think generally speaking, most of the clan activities and geneology discussion don't include foul language, so I feel we are well within are rights to exclude that sort of behaviour!

Grant it, I would be telling a lie if I said I do not curse when I hit my thumb with a hammer instead of the nail! Or when I think I just erased 10 years of work on my hard drive!

But seriously, here is a question for you all and one posed by Scottish. Should we leave this post here for people to read or would it be better off deleted?

Posted by: kylassie 28-Mar-2002, 08:24 PM
I cast a vote for deleting this thread! I also apologize if I offended Short Bit or any others with my previous post. I just went back and reread what I wrote, and I really did not mean to hurt anyone's feelings or upset anybody, that was not my intention.

Posted by: ShortBit 28-Mar-2002, 10:56 PM
I vote for deleting it also... no reason to keep it around in my opinion.  I had my say, and now I just move on.  There are too many other topics that we can discuss.

As for getting back to the forum...My ISP..Kevin ... called your ISP and then called Sprint...then called your ISP again.  The problem was with your ISP's relay in Dallas but don't quote me... it was all Greek to me.  I am just the web designer..and I take their money for their internet access.

:D

Posted by: maggiemahone1 28-Mar-2002, 10:58 PM
I say leave it in case someone else might want to post something inappropriate.  This way they can read all our post and see how we stand on certain issues.  I find that clean can be just as entertaining and enlightening as the other.  This is just my opinion.

maggiemahone1

Posted by: aklassie 29-Mar-2002, 12:46 AM
I have to agree with Maggie.  Let thread stand so all know how we all feel.  My 17 year old (akferret) agrees.  Maybe she may be alittle old fasion herself.  She enjoys reading the forum.  Now lets all move on to bigger and better topics!!

Posted by: scottish2 29-Mar-2002, 06:24 AM
I'll toss one thought into this though as I am in (Though don't follow) a lot of Scottish Groups on yahoo. And you would be surprised how many jokes (Both Clean and adult natured) go back and forth in a lot of tjose groups. So it maybe something we will have to deal with like it or not and that is why I suggested the possibility of removing this thread and deciding to allow or not allow adult style jokes on the forum even if it's in a password protected forum to try and protect the kiddies. In fact I am going to do a poll on this please all vote. And I will warn everyone I am going to post one adult style joke as an example only so please do not be offened.

Posted by: Administrator 29-Mar-2002, 02:39 PM
Hello all. This is your system administrator! Well, we were going to delete this forum, but we see a number of you would like to leave it for others to view.

We have decided to officially close this topic, and as a number of you have suggested, move on to better topics!

Thanks for comments!

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