pbasspecial Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 What's with all the 'flipping' anti swearing auto correct software on the new site? I wrote F word and it came out as flip, D*ck became Richard. Not sure if I think this is fun or just policing of grown adults where none is necessary. We are not snowflakes as far as I'm concerned. Reminds of the Harry Enfield 'Good Fellas' sketch. Worth a Google . Might be fun to see how many words have been adapted. Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 The previous version of the forum had the same anti-cuss filter, but would simply replace the offending expression with a series of '******'. It was decided that, with the new software version, it would be just as efficient (at not letting bad language pollute the forum...), but more 'fun', to replace the words with 'lighter' alternatives. It may not appeal to all, of course, and is irrelevant if one doesn't use such language on a family-friendly forum in the first place. Hope this helps. 1 Quote
pbasspecial Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 Thanks Dad. My tongue was planted firmly in cheek. Here is a link to the Harry Enfield 'Bad Fellas' sketch. Enjoy. http://siobhan-of-the-dead.tumblr.com/post/17156003449/badfellas 1 Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, pbasspecial said: ...My tongue was planted firmly in cheek... Ah. That's where I use the (dead-pan...) smiley. 3 minutes ago, pbasspecial said: Thanks Dad... Here is a link to the Harry Enfield 'Bad Fellas' sketch. Enjoy... Quote
pbasspecial Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, xgsjx said: This might be of use to you... Oh, I missed this one before. Don't I feel like an absolute laggard (real word) Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, pbasspecial said: What's with all the 'flipping' anti swearing auto correct software on the new site? I wrote F word and it came out as flip, D*ck became Richard. Not sure if I think this is fun or just policing of grown adults where none is necessary. We are not snowflakes as far as I'm concerned. Reminds of the Harry Enfield 'Good Fellas' sketch. Worth a Google . Might be fun to see how many words have been adapted. Did you fun my wife, cakesucker? Quote
pbasspecial Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 No, she sucked my duck and I ate her puppy! 1 Quote
Huge Hands Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 6 hours ago, pbasspecial said: We are not snowflakes as far as I'm concerned. I remember being a bit disappointed with the filters when I first joined about 10 years ago, and there was a similar thread to this then. Ped or Kiwi (I think) then made a post about why they had done it and how the site should be available to all, including those impressionable young budding beginners thinking about getting into bass and trying to get tips and help. That made me realise straight away it was totally the totally correct way to be, although I'm sure I have pushed the boundaries of the filters when posting many times since then.... Quote
fleabag Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Wow - the filter didn't like the word ' hands ' 1 Quote
Huge Hands Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Just now, fleabag said: Wow - the filter didn't like the word ' hands ' If only...... Quote
discreet Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 25 minutes ago, fleabag said: I hope you're not being a complete icehole again. Quote
Nicko Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Ess aitch one tee auto corrects to stinky poo wich is actually a more eloquent way to say it. Quote
discreet Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Nicko said: Ess aitch one tee auto corrects to stinky poo wich is actually a more eloquent way to say it. Doesn't quite have the same impact, though. I'm going to say 'dung' from now on. Dung! Quote
fleabag Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Well, luckily for the dung beetle, its always been called the dung beetle. It was never called the sh!te beetle. Quote
discreet Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, fleabag said: Well, luckily for the dung beetle, its always been called the dung beetle. It was never called the sh!te beetle. I called it the Sh!te Beetle. But then I call rabbit shyte 'tods', so I'm not quite sure where this leaves me. Quote
fleabag Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 er.... i believe the phrase is ' looking like a gimp ' no offence Quote
gjones Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 For flips sake, what nasty pasty thought this stinky poo up! Quote
SpondonBassed Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 20 hours ago, pbasspecial said: What's with all the 'flipping' anti swearing auto correct software on the new site? I wrote F word and it came out as flip, D*ck became Richard. Not sure if I think this is fun or just policing of grown adults where none is necessary. We are not snowflakes as far as I'm concerned. Reminds of the Harry Enfield 'Good Fellas' sketch. Worth a Google . Might be fun to see how many words have been adapted. There was already a thread for that. I think it is fine. I liked the 'pink torpedo' substitution for the phallus because it reminded me of Spinal Tap's ode to the girlfriend's big botty bits. It's fun to play with the filter whilst removing the vulgarity of swearing from the public parts of the forum. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 13 hours ago, discreet said: Doesn't quite have the same impact, though. I'm going to say 'dung' from now on. Dung! But that makes it sound like you are trying to impersonate Big Ben at one o'clock. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 12 hours ago, discreet said: I called it the Sh!te Beetle. But then I call rabbit shyte 'tods', so I'm not quite sure where this leaves me. 'Tod' is the local (Derbyshire) pronunciation for t u r d. The word 'bird', similarly, comes out as 'bod'. This leave you looking like a true native of Derbyshire. It is also tending towards tautism to use 'shyte' and 'tod' together. Pleased to make your acquaintance duck. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 12 hours ago, fleabag said: er.... i believe the phrase is ' looking like a gimp ' no offence I have no idea what a gimp looks like. I've never felt the urge to pull his gas mask and rubber hoody off to have a look! Quote
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