Member Guidelines Reminder - Swearing

[Kizzie]

Every once in a while we notice one of our guidelines is not being followed and in this case it is swearing.  As per the Member Guidelines, swearing in any form is not permitted. We do have a censor but there are ways of getting around it (f*%$, SOB). 

The reason for editing out any form of swearing is because once it starts, it takes off and then the board becomes replete with it. It's a good way of expressing anger, etc., but because so many of us were subjected to swearing as part of our abuse, we do our best to keep it out of posts because it is triggering for many and we want to keep OOTS as safe as possible.

Thanks,

Kizzie

[Chart]

Hi everybody, I am conscious of using swear-words often. For me deep pain elicits a need to express and sadly, expressing feelings of anger and especially frustration seem best met with swear-words and bad language. I'm aware of the rules and in agreement with them, but I'd just like to say, perhaps by way of apology, that it's really hard for me.

I nonetheless promise to do better in the future.
Thanks

[Cascade]

Chart, you're not the only one; I'm also to blame.  I sincerely regret any unintentional pain I may have caused.
   -Cascade

[Kizzie]

No worries, it's a habit a lot of us have including me. IRL I still swear I'm told  I don't swear at anyone, but about something that has irritated me like bad drivers. Them I have quite a few choice words for