what is going on with the forum.

rovingcowboy · Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 1515

how can asking a question for help have words not allowed when its not rude or yelling in any form?

Baby_Tux · Joined: Mar 06, 2007 Posts: 1242

??? - please clarify...

12quidkidinnit · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks for mentioning this.

A few other people have reported similar problems. I don't know what's causing it.

I just tried posting in the moderators forum both with and without swear words, and I got the same error message. Rolling Eyes

seaeagle · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:08 am Post subject:

Must be the new arrangement the ISPs have agreed to to protect children from anything untoward. It is now not permitted to post anything on the Internet that cannot be safely viewed or read by a 5 year old Laughing

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I honestly don't know what has happened regarding the automatic censoring of posts - maybe the Moral Majority has bought out phpBB (providers of the forum software) & the changes were included in the latest software update

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 2240 Location: Central FL, USA

I went back thru the entire thread where "Bucky" made his comment and I saw nothing offensive anywhere. Heck, I'm probably the most 'vocal' of any poster and so far (this week anyway) I've not been deleted even once.

Safe for 5 yr olds? I don't think so! Rolling Eyes

The subject of offensive internet content came up on a news program recently.
The interviewee said, "all you have to do is type xxx (the three-letter S word) into Google and see what pops up."
So you know, I had to go to my PC and try it. Right? Wink

WOW, I couldn't believe my eyes. The very first item on the screen contained active s** acts, with NO blurred or blackened zones. It was all right there for anyone, including that 5 yr old to see. And it wasn't just still pictures.....it was active video!!! A bit much for young eyes!

I've got all the spyware blockers in place as well as a custom HOSTS file, but nothing blocked my computer from going to that site.
I admit, that I don't have any "Parental Controls" in place. Being 65 and single, I didn't think I needed it. Maybe I do! Wink

I've seen forums that constantly **** out words or even parts of words that contain certain letter combination's.
Like the word "assembly" would come out as "***embly".
I think that's pretty ridiculous myself! Mad

I just want to scream, "Lighten up!".

It sometimes makes one struggle to express their selves without being subject to the automated Censor.
Fortunately, this forum isn't quite that bad......YET . Rolling Eyes

Bucky, you're OK, Dude! Hang in there!

Y'all have a great day now, Y'hear?
The Doctor Cool

PS: I would suggest that more people do what I do......I "Preview" every post, and I use a Spell-Checker too.
That gives me a chance to EDIT my post before it becomes carved in stone.
Everything we say goes world wide. Lets all try to 'keep it neat'.

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 2240 Location: Central FL, USA

Baby_Tux · Joined: Mar 06, 2007 Posts: 1242

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 2240 Location: Central FL, USA

What's wrong with this forum?

I could ask the same thing. Because.....

About half the time when I try to post something, I get an error message,
"No post mode specified" (I think that's right)

Then I have to hit the BACK arrow on FF and try again.
What a real pain in the ***! (you know what I mean)

I do wish someone would fix THAT!

Ok, that's my little gripe for today. Rolling Eyes

Doc

bucky · Joined: Oct 15, 2003 Posts: 159 Location: Scranton, Pa.

Hi folks,
Geeezzz... sorry I started all this. Embarassed

All I did was post a reply on my thread saying that the problem was solved and explained what I did.
The only thing that I can think of that I might have said was when I was talking about how long it took for the modem and the router to clear and reset.
After 30 minutes and nothing, I said "the he** with this" and disconnected them again and went to the store.
Came back about an hour later and everything was ok on both computers.
I guess you can't say the he** word. That's all I said, honest. Rolling Eyes

I will repost in the other forum about it.
Sorry, Bucky

Baby_Tux · Joined: Mar 06, 2007 Posts: 1242

I found & posted this under the "ghost image problems" thread:

I had that flag stuff catch me too so I did some checking & found it to hit on this word:
H A C K (spaced to pass) & multiple ! - if this (filter) is going to be used, it NEEDS to tell of the offending words!

So a note to all & especially bucky & the system admins, this is ONE false flag you need to watch for & correct.
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IMHO - this either needs to be turned off or the dictionary edited ASAP. - This thing is a total mess!
Thanks
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BTW: I also tried a few MINOR bad words & they went through. If a MOD wants to know, PM me.

rovingcowboy · Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 1515

well Bucky i thought i started this thread. did you also start one that was about the forum censors? I'm sorry i did not see that.

but mine was just cause i was asking for help and a word that was not swear or bad or anything was caught by the script and it blocked my post.?

but wow are there a lot of posts getting blocked from what all you have said.?

rovingcowboy · Joined: Jan 26, 2003 Posts: 1515

bucky · Joined: Oct 15, 2003 Posts: 159 Location: Scranton, Pa.

Hi all...

No roving cowboy, this is your thread. Wink

I started one in problem solvers about my friends computer not getting to the internet because of modem & router issues.
I noticed your posting and just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. Surprised

But problems are all solved now.
Have a great day all... Bucky

Baby_Tux · Joined: Mar 06, 2007 Posts: 1242

Sorry cowboy that I used your thread for Bucky - he said (in another thread I guess) that he got that & was afraid of what might happen next - just wanted to put his mind at ease & thought it was here. Need to check more. I DID P.M him if he see that.

Also, the topic is what drawled me here to post this. I figured everyone would see it here.

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 2240 Location: Central FL, USA

WELL, it finally happened to me too.

LG Forum refused a post of mine because I used the word "H*A*C*K*E*R" without the stars, of course.
But at least, I had the option of editing it and trying again.

Stupid censor!

Doc Twisted Evil

Baby_Tux · Joined: Mar 06, 2007 Posts: 1242

Well, like I said, the dictionary is weird as to what words it picks on as I CAN put some nasties in here. - Maybe I should just to prove the point... Twisted Evil

But here is my PERSONAL VIEW of the whole mess:

Werebo

As far as I'm aware, there hasn't been any language-moderating anywhere, but the only odd thing I've noticed is that the 'Mark forum as read' button doesn't work. Confused

Perhaps it's worth posting about it in the 'Forum Issues' thread, it might get picked up and acted on Wink

Baby_Tux · Joined: Mar 06, 2007 Posts: 1242

Well, Werebo, would you be so kind as to take on that responsibility, please? (or one of the other MODS)
As a MOD, I think it would have more of an impact & probably get expedited quicker.

Thanks

Werebo

Well, the faults have been reported in the 'Board Issues' section, but I wouldn't recommend anyone holding their breath, waiting for the fix Wink

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 2240 Location: Central FL, USA

So, that's where LG Forum has come to?
No help with the problems in the software and an automated Censor that knocks a person down for using a Noun like h.a.c.k.e.r.

I bet that I could type prostitute and get by with it. Ya reckon?

I second the motion that the bad word dictionary should be edited by someone with some common sense.

Doc

Oh, by the way, I get past the "No Post Mode Specified" error message by just clicking and holding the "Submit" button with my mouse cursor, for about five seconds.

I don't know why this software takes so long to register mouse clicks.
I don't have that problem with any of the many forums that I frequent.