"Hey You...Potty Mouth" enough already

**waskillywabbit** · 01-13-2008, 03:53 PM

I read Yotatech a lot more than I post and it is something I do with my 7 and 8 year old who can both read, and read well. With greater frequency there are many of you that continue to do your best to circumvent the censor by typing various combinations of swear words. If you can't flat out type it out then that should tell you something, you know it is against the rules.

See rules here
http://www.yotatech.com/rules/updated/index3.htm

I could care less if you swear like a fat sailor in real life, not the point. I have a pretty flowery vocabulary myself, but not around my children.

Yotatech is a family friendly site and is self proclaimed as such in the rules. If you don't like that atmosphere, then please do not try to circumvent it with creative speech.

I would hate to have to not be able to continue to share Yotatech with them as they are learning to love Toyotas more and spend time with Daddy, but if this keeps up, I will be forced to spend less time here. This no longer applies since I can do more about it now as a moderator.

So, please...obey the posted rules and keep your potty "keyboard" in check. I grow weary of having to explain $&#&^#&@ words to my boys.

Those of you who feel as I do, help me out and report the renegades so we moderators can do our job cause we can't read all the posts. There is a little exclamation point to the bottom left of each post, under the username and avatar to report posts.

If I see you breaking the language policy here I will hit you with an infraction/warning, everytime and no exceptions.

If you are a repeat offender you will get a temporary or permanent vacation.

Thank you!

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Yota Runner · 01-13-2008, 04:03 PM

It doesn't bother me to much as I dont have kids that can see, but I deffinetly don't think your the only one with those feelings Wabbit!

4banginRunner · 01-13-2008, 04:54 PM

x2

I know i have let the occasional "lesser" offensive word slip, but i do try my best to not let that happen. I know it doesn't bother me at all, but i do respect both the rules of the forum and that there are members, such as yourself, that share YT with their children. Keep it clean folks!

If you want to use your "potty keyboard language" go to pirate.

**DeathCougar** · 01-13-2008, 05:06 PM

I only have ONE THING to say to you Brian!

&%$#@*&!@$#%^&$*^@*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

***Corey*** · 01-13-2008, 05:10 PM

I grow very weary of it too, and I have to end up giving out infractions for it.
If a member receives enough infractions, it is auto ban time.

The server will boot you for one month, or if staff deems that you are a repeat offender, you will not be coming back here again.

We have many families here with kid's who also read, and it is a shame if they pick up on words they read here when those words or the variation of it by fooling the censor gets through.

There is no need to inject colorful language into a post.
Does it help the post?

And we do thank the members who take the time to report a post.
Staff can not always jump onto it as soon as we get the email, as we do have lives away from the keyboard too.
But we do try and handle most reported posts in a timely fashion.

yotasavg · 01-13-2008, 05:15 PM

i'm down to try and be more careful.

ernest t bass · 01-13-2008, 05:23 PM

profanity usually starts when intelligent thought stops.

**waskillywabbit** · 01-13-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathCougar

I only have ONE THING to say to you Brian!

&%$#@*&!@$#%^&$*^@*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

verba culumnae oris

**DeathCougar** · 01-13-2008, 05:26 PM

Well i dont know what that means (something about potty mouth) but same to you pal!

941uzfetaco · 01-13-2008, 05:44 PM

Im proabbly the yongest one on here (15) I do way to much swearing in here and I swear way to much in real life. I've posted like this on here before and I wanted to apoligize I didn't think about young kids on here. Sorry for the vulgar language.

habanero · 01-13-2008, 06:44 PM

Thanks Brian!!!!!
My 4 year old read one the other day......he's still learning but the stupid little symbol used to replace a letter didn't even slow him down. Argh!

ozziesironmanoffroad · 01-13-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by habanero

Thanks Brian!!!!!
My 4 year old read one the other day......he's still learning but the stupid little symbol used to replace a letter didn't even slow him down. Argh!

great post brian, i agree with you. i too once in a great while try to get around the censor, but why, i dont know. lately i havent been, since ive been thinking about kids on here, and upon reading brians post, i feel really bad for the times i have gotten past the censors. i apologize also. and hab, if theyre that age and already pickin up on stuff, and not lettin symbols slow em down, congrats - you must be doin somethin rite as a mom.

keep it up, god knows we need more smart kids in this world

ornery · 01-13-2008, 07:56 PM

Haha, so 20 infraction points now, how many more till I'm banned?

***fustercluck*** · 01-13-2008, 08:17 PM

So I can't say fustercluck anymore?

Fo_SheeZy · 01-13-2008, 09:03 PM

Great post, but to be honest everyone experiences swear words sooner or later. Experiencing them at school, from movies, music, etc. The only way to keep them from learning of all the bad in our world would be to home-school them, and keep them from going out in to the public. Sounds crazy but I actually had a friend who's parents did this to him. His name was Luke and his parents were a little crazy, no TV, no computer, no phone, never going out in public, no friends, home-schooled, etc. Needless to say he never learned about drugs, violence, or swear words. There methods worked.

**waskillywabbit** · 01-13-2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f4stunna

im on a few different forums for differnt things and this always pisses me off... if i want to say a couple words like S*** or F***, i should be able to... its the god damn internet and freedom of speach and all the bull.

if your kid can read, then they alraedy know the words, dont worry about them reading something on a website about trucks

Freedom of speech has nothing to do with it and the word is "speech".

From the link I posted above which might should read:

"The YotaTech rules and guidelines are listed below. Violation of any one of these rules can result in a warning, a temporary ban or a permanent ban. Our rules are designed to make your online experience at YotaTech a pleasurable and informative experience for everyone involved. We have zero tolerance for rule infractions, so be forewarned.

Also - Ignorance to what the rules are here IS NOT AN EXCUSE. The rules of other boards are of no consequence here. If you use this forum, you agree to our rules - plain and simple.
If you break the rules we have listed here and we call you on it, we do not want to hear any whining.

Failure to comply by these rules may end up in having your account suspended or terminated. Some of these rules are also posted on the Registration page you agreed to when you registered here.

YotaTech is operated as a board viewable by all ages, in other words, we fall in between G and PG rated. If you feel you can not comply with these rules we have stated here, then YotaTech is not the place for you. There are other boards out there that do allow the stuff that we do not. Feel free to visit them if you can not follow our rules, or start up your own forum.

Contrary to what some may think here, we do not use a three strikes you are out system. It is up to the staff to decide infractions here if they warrant a warning, a temp ban, or a full ban. If you are issued any of the three, please no whining, it is our decision, and ours alone.

We work hard (and for free I might add) to make YotaTech an enjoyable place for all who visit to learn and share their experiences with others. When we have to take action to enforce these rules, it also takes away from our free time.

Skipping ahead...

"#3 Foul language - this also includes trying to get around the word censor using words to replace the "F" word (and others).

We do let a few words slip by that you will hear on Primetime TV, but some words such as the "F" word or fooling the censor with alternate like words will not be tolerated."

These are not my rules, but ones your agreed to when you joined this forum. I think you just got (2) strikes...care for another?

Henrythewound · 01-13-2008, 09:40 PM

I would say the internet is probably not the best place for 5 to 6 year olds. That being said, if you don't like the rules of the forum, get the hell out.

reggie 00 · 01-13-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f4stunna

im on a few different forums for differnt things and this always pisses me off... if i want to say a couple words like S*** or F***, i should be able to... its the god damn internet and freedom of speach and all the bull.

if your kid can read, then they alraedy know the words, dont worry about them reading something on a website about trucks

That has to be possibly the stupidest thing i have read in all my time on this board.

Do us a favor and spend more time on the "other boards"

AxleIke · 01-13-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f4stunna

im on a few different forums for differnt things and this always pisses me off... if i want to say a couple words like S*** or F***, i should be able to... its the god damn internet and freedom of speach and all the bull.

if your kid can read, then they alraedy know the words, dont worry about them reading something on a website about trucks

I would like to thank you for your wonderful attitude.

It is people like you that make this world such a great place.

Most would say that respecting the wishes of a gentleman wanting nothing more than to share the world of toyotas with his sons is a decent thing to do.

After all, it isn't much of a request. Just simply not typing profane words, all of which have synonyms NOT blocked by the censor.

But not you. Oh no, not you. You feel that, since God graced you with eyes, 10 fingers, and what could be generously called a brain, you must disrespect this man, give him the exact opposite of what he asked.

You exercise your ability to speak to the detriment of society, (though you can't spell the word "speech" correctly) and flourish in your ignorance. I applaud you.

It really is great to have you on the forum. Such pollution of these pages is much appreciated by me, and, I'm sure, by the mods and Wabbit.

Perhaps you could even have the mods change your screen name to "cork soaker", but perhaps you don't watch Saturday Night Live.

4biker · 01-13-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggie 00

That has to be possibly the stupidest thing i have read in all my time on this board.

Do us a favor and spend more time on the "other boards"

I agree. I belong to an Acura board that doesn't have any language policy in place. It's pretty disappointing that I can't get through a thread without some peripubescent poster spouting off like his CEL means the end of the world. If everything is so serious that you have to use your worst language in every sentence, you need to calm down. Do you really want to offend people you are trying to communicate with? Besides, when things get REALLY bad, what words do you have in reserve?

Wabbit, thanks for reminding us to report abuse. First there's tolerance, then acceptance, then embracing. Man, I love free "speach."

linuxrunner · 01-13-2008, 11:27 PM

AMEN wabbit

I used to love this board because I could browse at school, or at work durring break. Now I can no longer view yotatech at work because the language is getting so bad

. The means I have to talk to my co-workers

Please please clean it up people, I miss my yotatech lunch break.

Rcross · 01-13-2008, 11:51 PM

I am in complete agreement with you Brian. I do wish people would abide by the rules and if you can't help but curse go to a different forum.

Quote:

im on a few different forums for differnt things and this always pisses me off... if i want to say a couple words like S*** or F***, i should be able to... its the (couple of expletives) internet and freedom of speach and all the bull.

if your kid can read, then they alraedy know the words, dont worry about them reading something on a website about trucks

I hate to tell you but freedom of "speach" and all that bull doesn't apply here, there are rules which we all agreed to when we joined. You might want to reread them.

While I myself am nowhere near perfect I try very hard to refrain from cursing especially in front of my kids, which is difficult at times as I am prior Navy (ever heard of the term cuss like a sailor, we got it honest). All someone does when they curse is show their lack of mastery of the English language, hate to repeat that but was part of my lecture when my Mom busted me using less than proper English when I was much younger.

spanish-road · 01-13-2008, 11:58 PM

here here! Its a club and we have to follow the rules, we agreed upon signing up to become a member.

nick_8787 · 01-14-2008, 12:00 AM

spanish-road · 01-14-2008, 12:01 AM

thanks.

01-13-2008, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
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4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With all the Ho Butts in Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 1,706	x2 I know i have let the occasional "lesser" offensive word slip, but i do try my best to not let that happen. I know it doesn't bother me at all, but i do respect both the rules of the forum and that there are members, such as yourself, that share YT with their children. Keep it clean folks! If you want to use your "potty keyboard language" go to pirate. __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner 22RE--5spd swap (W56)--4.56s--BJ spacers--Pro Comp Stage II 4" bracket lift--63" Chevys w/2" blocks--40 series--late style steering box swap--BudBuilt Dual Case X-member--V6 calipers--32s--MC rear bumper--SAS parts collecting time... *79 Toyota Longbed 4x4* Frame-off Resto time. *04 GMC Sierra 1500* the DD

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	I grow very weary of it too, and I have to end up giving out infractions for it. If a member receives enough infractions, it is auto ban time. The server will boot you for one month, or if staff deems that you are a repeat offender, you will not be coming back here again. We have many families here with kid's who also read, and it is a shame if they pick up on words they read here when those words or the variation of it by fooling the censor gets through. There is no need to inject colorful language into a post. Does it help the post? And we do thank the members who take the time to report a post. Staff can not always jump onto it as soon as we get the email, as we do have lives away from the keyboard too. But we do try and handle most reported posts in a timely fashion. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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ernest t bass Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Point Loma, California Posts: 141	profanity usually starts when intelligent thought stops. __________________ if a duck stands still, you can catch him by the bill

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941uzfetaco Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: It's a mystery! Posts: 204	Im proabbly the yongest one on here (15) I do way to much swearing in here and I swear way to much in real life. I've posted like this on here before and I wanted to apoligize I didn't think about young kids on here. Sorry for the vulgar language. __________________ COME CHECKOUT 4X4 COUNTRY!!!THE BEST 4X4 SIM ON THE NET!!!PLUS IT'S FREE!!!!!!!!!!!AND DON"T FORGET TO SAY I REFERRED YOU!!!!!(UNDERTANKER IN REFERRAL AREA) http://www.4x4country.net/register.php?REF=15326

01-13-2008, 07:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
ornery Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 154	Haha, so 20 infraction points now, how many more till I'm banned?

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01-13-2008, 09:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Great post, but to be honest everyone experiences swear words sooner or later. Experiencing them at school, from movies, music, etc. The only way to keep them from learning of all the bad in our world would be to home-school them, and keep them from going out in to the public. Sounds crazy but I actually had a friend who's parents did this to him. His name was Luke and his parents were a little crazy, no TV, no computer, no phone, never going out in public, no friends, home-schooled, etc. Needless to say he never learned about drugs, violence, or swear words. There methods worked. __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

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Henrythewound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 415	I would say the internet is probably not the best place for 5 to 6 year olds. That being said, if you don't like the rules of the forum, get the hell out. __________________ Joe aka Henrythewound 2000 Toyota 4Runner 4WD, Stubbs SKO sliders, SS 7.1, 265/75/16 BFG ATs An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered. G. K. Chesterton

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spanish-road Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairbanks Ak Posts: 1,097	here here! Its a club and we have to follow the rules, we agreed upon signing up to become a member. __________________ What I don't get is why pay someone to work on your vehicle? 1991 toyota pickup extcab- 22re 31x10.5x15 bone stock except for the RV cam and tires.

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spanish-road Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairbanks Ak Posts: 1,097	thanks. __________________ What I don't get is why pay someone to work on your vehicle? 1991 toyota pickup extcab- 22re 31x10.5x15 bone stock except for the RV cam and tires.

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