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[Miller]

In case you haven't seen it, we've removed the restricted word list from the Pit. You are now officially free drop f-bombs at any target, in whatever configuration you desire.

Keep in mind, this only applies to the "bad word" list. Rules against hate speech remain in full effect, as do all other Pit rules.

Now go forth and be filthy. 1

[CarnalK]

Thank you, Miller, for shepherding us through this dark period of the Pit's existence. 2

[Isamu]

Darn! 3

[BigT]

You gosh darn mothertruckers!

Sorry, but I never got a chance to use that. 4

[Larry Borgia]

No warning issued. 5

[bobot]

Best thread title ever. 6

[Gyrate]

At last we can tell all those melonfarming iceholes what we really think of them. 7

[elbows]

Is this across on forums or just the BBQ pit? 8

[Miller]

Originally Posted by elbows

Is this across on forums or just the BBQ pit?

Just the Pit. 9

[wonky]

But I was feeling so safe and protected! What if I'm told to fuck off? HOW do I fuck off? Wait, is this a question for GQ? 10

[El_Kabong]

Originally Posted by wonky

But I was feeling so safe and protected! What if I'm told to fuck off? HOW do I fuck off? Wait, is this a question for GQ?

Just do the opposite of fucking on, and you'll be fine.

Now fuck off.

You guys realize you've just basically guaranteed endless complaints about "potty mouth" from a certain poster for the rest of your days, right? 11

[John Mace]

Fantastic. We can now cuntinue as before! 12

[blondebear]

Frank Booth would be proud. 13

[Lightnin']

Fuck yeah. 14

[kayaker]

D*amn! 15

[wonky]

Originally Posted by El_Kabong

You guys realize you've just basically guaranteed endless complaints about "potty mouth" from a certain poster for the rest of your days, right?

Yes, but Giraffe can fuck off, too. 16

[Fotheringay-Phipps]

I believe the history here is different for "cunt" than for the other banned terms. "Cunt" was not banned as being such a really really really bad word, but rather as a gendered insult which was offensive to women as a group (not just to the specific person being addressed). This lifting of the ban coincides with a wave of voices calling for (among other things) increased sensitivity to this type of gender issue. It will be interesting to see how these interact. 17

[kayaker]

Originally Posted by Fotheringay-Phipps

It will be interesting to see how these interact.

Please reassure us you are not into human vivisection. 18

[Jonathan Chance]

Originally Posted by Fotheringay-Phipps

I believe the history here is different for "cunt" than for the other banned terms. "Cunt" was not banned as being such a really really really bad word, but rather as a gendered insult which was offensive to women as a group (not just to the specific person being addressed). This lifting of the ban coincides with a wave of voices calling for (among other things) increased sensitivity to this type of gender issue. It will be interesting to see how these interact.

Yes, it will.

But mostly in the Pit. So we got that going for us, anyway. 19

[Fotheringay-Phipps]

On another note, I'm thinking it might be a good idea (for me) to unsubscribe from this thread. Not sure my company's email filter won't scan for terms like this title. 20

[Giraffe]

Originally Posted by wonky

Yes, but Giraffe can fuck off, too.

Rude. 21

[Snowboarder Bo]

Originally Posted by bobot

Best thread title ever.

Aye; mad props for this one, Miller. And for TubaDiva as well, for lifting the ban.

Y'all motherfuckers totally fucking rock, yo! 22

[burpo the wonder mutt]

*ahem*

Bum.

OH, WHAT A GIVEAWAY! 23

[Dobbs]

Golly. 24

[Sunny Daze]

Originally Posted by Jonathan Chance

Yes, it will.

But mostly in the Pit. So we got that going for us, anyway.

I don't know what this means... 25

[Half Man Half Wit]

Well, f-word the c-word, you t-words! 26

[Oredigger77]

I saw the ATMB announcement and immediately came here to watch everyone get their fuck on. I was not disappointed. 27

[Shoeless]

Too bad this wasn't done a month ago, we could have had a "Happy Father's Day to all you Motherfuckers" thread.

Oh well there's always next year... 28

[octopus]

You all know this enhanced pottymouthing has given me the vapors. 29

[Lemur866]

This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps. 30

[Frodo]

Fuck yeah!

The long night is over! (prone to exaggeration? me?) 31

[dropzone]

FTR, my parents looked like movie stars and any of you would gladly fuck them. Me, not so much. 32

[raventhief]

Does this mean you'll be deleting your "No warning issued" macro, Miller? 33

[kayaker]

Originally Posted by dropzone

FTR, my parents looked like movie stars and any of you would gladly fuck them.

Pimp much? 34

[scabpicker]

Well, I'm pretty sure that I had no idea you fuckers had any such rule. I'm a lucky little twat. ¡Muchas gracias! 35

[kaylasdad99]

Originally Posted by dropzone

FTR, my parents looked like movie stars and any of you would gladly fuck them. Me, not so much.

Clarify, please. You’re less likely to gladly fuck your parents, or we would all be less likely to gladly fuck you?

Or both of the above? 36

[Siam Sam]

Originally Posted by Miller

In case you haven't seen it, we've removed the restricted word list from the Pit. You are now officially free drop f-bombs at any target, in whatever configuration you desire.

Keep in mind, this only applies to the "bad word" list. Rules against hate speech remain in full effect, as do all other Pit rules.

Now go forth and be filthy.

The fuck you say. 37

[elucidator]

Titty bum titty bum titty bum bum bum
Titty bum titty bum titty bum bum bum
Titty bum titty bum titty bum bum bum
Titty BUM! titty bum bum bum. 38

[BubbaDog]

This is going to have a detrimental effect on the number of times the word "cactus" is mentioned. 39

[Ranger Jeff]

Oh dear! 40

[RTFirefly]

Shut your fucking face, Uncle Fucka
You're a cock sucking, ass licking Uncle Fucka
You're an Uncle Fucka, yes, it's true
Nobody fucks uncles quite like you

There. Got that out of my system! 41

[kayT]

Congratulations, Miller, on creating a title that would ensure most Dopers would read it. (Can't say "all" since we do have some for whom potty mouth is forbidden by G*D or something.)

BTW, I am a woman and I don't feel that cunt insults all women, any more than dick insults all men. I think most insults are a bad idea and demonstrate mostly that the user has a limited vocabulary, but I also don't like "banned words". So, this is good news. 42

[Miller]

Originally Posted by raventhief

Does this mean you'll be deleting your "No warning issued" macro, Miller?

Macro!? I’ll have you know, each and every one of those mod notes was lovingly hand crafted! 43

[kayaker]

Originally Posted by Miller

Macro!? I’ll have you know, each and every one of those mod notes was lovingly hand crafted!

I hope people realize what a fine job you did working within the parameters you were given. There were warnings issued when people truly deserved them.

Good work! 44

[The Librarian]

Originally Posted by Miller

Macro!? I’ll have you know, each and every one of those mod notes was lovingly hand crafted!

Idiot 45

[kayaker]

Originally Posted by The Librarian

Idiot

Box! 46

[wonky]

Originally Posted by Miller

Macro!?

Ploo! 47

[Red Wiggler]

I know it's probably very low on the moderators' priority lists but I would like a retroactive pardon for calling F-P a "feckless cunt." And lol at that dooshnozzle leaping to play the gender sensitivity card. 48

[Annie-Xmas]

So I guess we no longer need motherfucking hall monitors in the Pit? 49

[Gyrate]

Now all I need is for those snakes on that plane to sign up to the messageboard so that I can finally express my views on their situation fully and frankly. 50