Popular Post Black Six Posted February 5, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2015 There have been a number of instances recently of people bypassing the word filter in this forum. Please remember that inappropriate language such as swears, curses, and slurs are not allowed on this website. This includes if you combine a swear with a Bionicle or other fictional word, such as "Karzahni." If people continue to try to get around the filter and swearing, we will have to put further restrictions in place and start taking administrative action. Thanks for your help and understanding. 20 Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) I've been on this forum for a little over six months now, and terms such as ##### which I assume your example is referring to, appear to have been in use since well before then. So I'm not entirely sure what you mean when you say these instances are "recent". Edited February 5, 2015 by GSR Generally speaking, it's not a good idea to bypass the filter in response to an admin asking you to not bypass the filter. Embers - a new Bionicle Epic - Coming 2024 Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geardirector Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Speaking as someone who's been here a bit longer, I remember these terms not showing up until fairly recently. BZPRPG Profiles Nuparu-Ferron-Mar-Zelvin-Wiremu-Farzan-Mako-Krex-Tamachan-??? Akiri Nuparu Posts: 1. 2. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper of Kraata Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 *cough*Tyler*cough* The times, they are a-changing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) *cough*Tyler*cough* I'm not going to get into a measuring contest with you. All I ask is that you kindly provide me with a box of Band-Aids for all the edge on your post. re: filter: Okay. -Tyler Edited February 5, 2015 by tylerlicious definicious 10 SAY IT ONE MORE TIME TELL ME WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper of Kraata Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well, you're the one I've noticed it from the most. And you're a staff member, so... Eh. I haven't gotten to deploy 'son of a skakdi' from my repertoire of in-universe curses, I realize... The times, they are a-changing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel the Finlander Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Edited by GSR, Feb 05 2015 - 03:05 PM.Generally speaking, it's not a good idea to bypass the filter in response to an admin asking you to not bypass the filter. You'll never learn, Nato still alive somehow BZPRPG profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Well, you're the one I've noticed it from the most. And you're a staff member, so... I'm guessing, then, that you don't read the judged RPGs. Which is, I'm willing to bet, what started this. In addition, Aaron tends to tell me when there's something in a post of mine that really wouldn't fly by the filter, and he asks me to edit it and I do. I always say 'okay' and edit it, because, believe it or not, I'm not in the market for a proto drop. Considering I was already offered your Skype address and the chance to go in on you personally, and the fact that it's too early for me to get fired up, I'm gonna go ahead and call this conversation over. Thank you for reading my posts though : ) -Tyler Edited February 5, 2015 by tylerlicious definicious 1 SAY IT ONE MORE TIME TELL ME WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane-gerous Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 *Continued laughter at Nato* 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Put idiot back in as cool dude. 1 I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snelly Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Put idiot back in as cool dude.Why would you even say that? No. 11 My Bzprpg Profiles, Ghosts of Bara Magna Skyra | Hakari | Oceanna | Taleen | Arisaka | Zanakra | Kaminari | Drakkar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The UltimoScorp Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 So..... Can we still use the in universe Karz....? Or is it more the adding of real swear words onto it that's a problem....? BZPRPG Profiles The Unofficial Guide to TBRPG Combat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 So..... Can we still use the in universe Karz....? Or is it more the adding of real swear words onto it that's a problem....?Karz is fine. Real-world swear-words and other offensive terms are what B6 is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The UltimoScorp Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Gotcha. Thanks for clearing that up~ BZPRPG Profiles The Unofficial Guide to TBRPG Combat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well, you're the one I've noticed it from the most. And you're a staff member, so... Eh. I haven't gotten to deploy 'son of a skakdi' from my repertoire of in-universe curses, I realize...Purely theoretically, that's bloody racism.-Dov 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper of Kraata Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I doubt most skakdi would argue with it, though. The times, they are a-changing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geardirector Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I can think of at least five off the top of my head BZPRPG Profiles Nuparu-Ferron-Mar-Zelvin-Wiremu-Farzan-Mako-Krex-Tamachan-??? Akiri Nuparu Posts: 1. 2. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I doubt most skakdi would argue with it, though.you cannot possibly be that daft.-Dov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper of Kraata Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 And I can think of seven eight that would go 'eh'. Then eviscerate you, but they would be prone to doing that regardless of any excuses. The times, they are a-changing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constructelf Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I for one never really feel the need to bypass the filter, because for some odd reason, I think that "#####" has a certain charm to it. Anyways. I doubt most skakdi would argue with it, though.Uuuuuuuum... Just to be on the safe side... Don't use it. Unless your character is deliberately trying to insult Skakdi for plot purposes/it's in character for them, then by all means go for it, but expect some backlash IC. As well, Son of a Muaka and Son of a Brakas roll off the tongue better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper of Kraata Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I'd argue the opposite, but whatever. The times, they are a-changing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Dancing Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Skakdi isn't the swear anyways. It's Piraka. That only refers to a specific group of Skakdi who took on the name because it is an in-universe swear. Not racist, just a swear. As far as I'm concerned, the equatable swears of the Bionicle universe are Karz/Karzahni, Piraka, and Brakas. Those cover all of my needs in RPing, so I'm good. This is a signature that describes me as a person. Lazy, dry, and overall just a procra... *insert placeholder signature here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper of Kraata Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I'll go with those then. Forgot about the Piraka name specifically... The times, they are a-changing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Skakdi isn't the swear anyways. It's Piraka. That only refers to a specific group of Skakdi who took on the name because it is an in-universe swear. Not racist, just a swear. As far as I'm concerned, the equatable swears of the Bionicle universe are Karz/Karzahni, Piraka, and Brakas. Those cover all of my needs in RPing, so I'm good. Yeah, if I ever feel the need to have one of my characters curse, I generally use the standard karz/karzahni/muaka stuff. Assuming I don't just make up gibberish. JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The UltimoScorp Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I use the term for a child born out of wedlock fairly often. Otherwise, the in universe swears work pretty well for me. BZPRPG Profiles The Unofficial Guide to TBRPG Combat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Nine Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Or just say X cursed loudly. "You can't be serious. What do you mean, they stole all the sweetrolls!?" Vague, simple Edited February 5, 2015 by Bloody Nine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Im going to ask something in which I have been guilty of in the past. In an RPG, if you character swears and you deliberately type the hash key multiple times is that against the rules also? Signature Guidelines: Avatar and signature total file size may not exceed 250 KB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silo Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I'm pretty sure it's not. . Kathok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowl Nightwolf Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 what is this filter? Is it just converting selected words to multiple #s thus blocking delicate eyes from seeing them, or do they convert them to less offensive language such as "F" into "Fruit you"? "A stranger will always be a stranger unless you give them a chance." || <- My Pokémon | BZPRPG Characters: Po-Matoran Doseki & Nui-Jaga Scorpio; Ga-Matoran Orca Matoran und Panzer: Doseki & Glitch | Marvel RP PC | Mata Nui Monopoly: Come... Own a piece of the legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Voltage Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well, you're the one I've noticed it from the most. And you're a staff member, so... Eh. I haven't gotten to deploy 'son of a skakdi' from my repertoire of in-universe curses, I realize...Purely theoretically, that's bloody racism.-Dov Don't worry, Skakdi don't reproduce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyru Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 what is this filter? Is it just converting selected words to multiple #s thus blocking delicate eyes from seeing them, or do they convert them to less offensive language such as "F" into "Fruit you"? The filter converts profanity into strings of hashes (#####), but the filter won't catch a bad word if you purposefully misspell it or combine it with other words: it'll show up just like it is. That's called "bypassing the word filter," and it's very much discouraged. Thanks for the warning, Six. We'll keep it ship-shape around here, I promise. 1 BRPG Forum Rules • BZPRPG Starter Topic • Q&A Compendium • SK:A Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 You'll never learn, Nato *Continued laughter at Nato* *cough*Tyler*cough* I'm guessing, then, that you don't read the judged RPGs. Which is, I'm willing to bet, what started this. A public service announcement: these are not posts you should be making. The purpose of this thread is not to make fun of other members, or to start pointing fingers. The purpose of this thread is to remind everyone that the filter exists for a reason, and "it's imperfect" does not translate to "anything goes that it doesn't catch." 10 Hey: I'm not very active around BZP right now. However, you can always contact me through PM (I have email notifications set up) and I will reply as soon as I can. Useful Topics: The Q&A Compendium | The Official RPG Planning Topic Stories: Fractures | An Aftermath | Three Stories | LSO 2012 Epics: Team Three | The Shadow and the Sea | The Days They Were Needed | Glitches | Transformations | Echoes | The Kaita and the Storyteller | Nui BZPRPG: Komae · Soraya · Bohrei Blog: Defendant Lobby no. 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Im going to ask something in which I have been guilty of in the past. In an RPG, if you character swears and you deliberately type the hash key multiple times is that against the rules also?That's perfectly fine. what is this filter? Is it just converting selected words to multiple #s thus blocking delicate eyes from seeing them, or do they convert them to less offensive language such as "F" into "Fruit you"?Most swear words are filtered to hash marks as we do not want such language on the site. The purpose of this thread is to remind everyone that the filter exists for a reason, and "it's imperfect" does not translate to "anything goes that it doesn't catch."Exactly. We can't possibly think up every possible word and every possible spelling, misspelling, or 'leet' version of the word and include that into the filter. If you think something is not appropriate, don't type it. Just because that specific word isn't in the filter doesn't mean it's okay to say. 9 Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Im going to ask something in which I have been guilty of in the past. In an RPG, if you character swears and you deliberately type the hash key multiple times is that against the rules also?That's perfectly fine. Good to know. Cheers man. Edited February 5, 2015 by CeeCee Signature Guidelines: Avatar and signature total file size may not exceed 250 KB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel the Finlander Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 A public service announcement: these are not posts you should be making. The purpose of this thread is not to make fun of other members, or to start pointing fingers. The purpose of this thread is to remind everyone that the filter exists for a reason, and "it's imperfect" does not translate to "anything goes that it doesn't catch."Oops. Well, there's not much I can do now besides apologizing and promising that I won't do it in the future, should any similar threads appear. 1 still alive somehow BZPRPG profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Wait, so is:This includes if you combine a swear with a Bionicle or other fictional word, such as "Karzahni."this saying that we can't say "Karzahni!" as a mock-expletive? I'm guessing not, but I don't really see another way of interpreting that. Edited February 5, 2015 by Kopekemaster My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyru Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Wait, so is:This includes if you combine a swear with a Bionicle or other fictional word, such as "Karzahni."this saying that we can't say "Karzahni!" as a mock-expletive? I'm guessing not, but I don't really see another way of interpreting that.It means exactly what it says: don't combine fictional words (such as "Karzhani") with real life profanity. That counts as bypassing the word filter. BRPG Forum Rules • BZPRPG Starter Topic • Q&A Compendium • SK:A Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Wait, so is:This includes if you combine a swear with a Bionicle or other fictional word, such as "Karzahni."this saying that we can't say "Karzahni!" as a mock-expletive? I'm guessing not, but I don't really see another way of interpreting that. I've bolded the key word for you. 'Karzahni', 'Karz' etc are fine; combining them with real-life profanities is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nato G Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I've seen certain Bionicle terms simply having "ed" or "ing" added to the end. Does that actually constitute a filter bypass or not? I'm trying to discern what terms I'm going to be allowed to use, since the ones I usually use apparently are filter bypasses. Embers - a new Bionicle Epic - Coming 2024 Class Is Out - A Farewell To Corpus Rahkshi - Chapters/Review BZPRPG Characters - Minnorak, Kain, T'harrak, Savis, Vazaria, Lash BZPRPG Mercenary Group - The Outsiders - Description - History - Base Ghosts Of Bara Magna - Ash Tribe - Precipere - Kehla, Somok, Skrall, Gayle, Avinus, Zha'ar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) I've seen certain Bionicle terms simply having "ed" or "ing" added to the end. Does that actually constitute a filter bypass or not? Not in the slightest; why would making a made-up word into a verb be offensive to anyone? It's only a problem if you're using said word in conjunction with real-world offensive terms. I'd give you an example, but...well... Edited February 5, 2015 by Ghosthands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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