On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 1:43 PM B 9 <hacke...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 4:17 AM John R. Hogerhuis <jho...@pobox.com> > wrote: > > As one of the people you're talking about who finds forums full of foul > language wearisome and avoids them, I have to say I'm puzzled by this > rule. I was embarrassed to subscribe to this list because the name seems > designed to offend and filter out prudes. I dived in anyway and so far > found people quite respectful, wonderful even. I can't recall ever seeing > foul language used inappropriately. Other than, of course, the name of the > list itself. >
Bitchin' https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bitchin- As in common surfer slang/hot rodder slang, not any nearby swear word. You're not alone, I have received complaints from a few people. But it's in the water now. Everyone here is apparently willing to tolerate it. Yes, what's a swear is arbitrary. I can't really help that. Even if we had an exhaustive list, how would it work? I can't really make an onlist project of discussing a list of swears given they're banned. I can't really post it anywhere with the list because its existence would offend. I think everyone knows what a swear word is. If you're considering a close call and want to discuss it to avoid a note from the censor, bring it up with me off list. Otherwise, just pretend like you're Opey Taylor. -- John.
