Can we violate every rule if we say "whoosh"?

[Skywatcher]

@DrDeth

I am not talking about any one post or thread. If I was, then I’d have said “In this thread, poster xxxx does suchandsuch, is that not against the rules, even if he claims it’s a joke?”

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@DrDeth

Yes, you did, but for your use of the word “fag” only. And does just saying it’s a whoosh mean that you don’t have to follow the rules? Can I post a long hateful PITing of Cecil and all the staff and then say “whoosh” and it’s now OK? Can I threaten to sue the SDMB, and get away with it if I say it’s only a joke?

Just saying “it was a joke” doesn’t prevent a harassment charge in the real world.

The word is still hurtful to some- even if you meant it as a joke.