Forum:Profanity

Swearing never bothered me that much. I am not offended by it, but I disapprove of it. I don't like to listen to it, so I just tolerate it or walk away. So just like many others here who disapprove of profanity, whenever I saw another user post certain four-letter words, I would just brush it off and simply tolerate it. In fact, everyone on this site tolerates "light swearing". But should we?

''You agree not to use the Service to... post or transmit any content that is obscene, pornographic, abusive, offensive, profane, or otherwise violates any law or right of any third party, or content that contains homophobia, ethnic slurs, religious intolerance, or encourages criminal conduct.''

These words come directly from Wikia's Terms of Use. However, we are currently tolerating something that violates these terms, to which each of us agreed by editing. I will not give examples for personal reasons, but you probably know what I'm talking about. Light swearing is not necessarily allowed, but no one is even criticized for this. Why not? It's common knowledge: swearing is profane. Even light swearing is profane. You can't escape the truth. You agreed not to post or transmit any profane content, and if you have sworn on Wiki at all, you have violated that agreement.

"But what if I want to swear?" Well, you have a mouth. You don't have to swear online. It's much harder to type a four-letter word than to say it. If you want to swear in front of others in order to feel a bit more satisfied, then you can just curse in front of a friend or relative in real life. If you can't do that, then don't swear. Simple as that. Just don't violate Wikia's Terms of Use.

Therefore, I propose that every user here agree not to even tolerate swearing, however "light" or "harmless" it may be. Each of use made a promise. Are we going to keep it?

-- Shadowunleashed13 (talk) 17:58, June 12, 2013 (UTC)