Updated Word Filter

[Toa Smoke Monster]

So I read in some of the blogs yesterday, and then the Tracker today, and saw that the word filter has finally been updated. And since I haven't seen anyone make a topic about this turning point in the history of BZP yet, I thought I'd make one to see what everyone thinks of this.

 

So, what do you all think of this?

Edited August 22, 2014 by Toa Smoke Monster

[believe victims]

first to post! i think the new filter is no fair to idiots and jerks who annoy the mods.

 

seriously though i am so glad they finally overhauled that piece of work. it's annoying making a passionate rant only to slip and find you have called the scientists of Jurassic Park "cool dudes".

[The Lorax]

Sounds good. What changes were made, exactly?

[believe victims]

Sounds good. What changes were made, exactly?

 

A bunch of strict, outdated filters were scrapped, like idiot, jerk, first to post, no fair, mod, mask of destiny(at least i think that was filtered) and probably some others i didn't even know were filtered. basically it's shaking off some of the less necessary filters.

[Among Us]

No more cool dude? BZP IS RUINED 

[fishers64]

, . ########################################################################3

 

er, just checking to see if this thing still blocks all the words I would never want to use on here, and for the most part, not even in real life...

[Gatanui]

MY KEYBOARD IS READY

 

-Gata

[Kopekemaster]

Haha, I didn't know "jerk" was filtered. Was it autochanged to "cool dude" as well?

 

 

######, ###### ###### ######. ########################################################################3

 

er, just checking to see if this thing still blocks all the words I would never want to use on here, and for the most part, not even in real life...

whoawhoawhoa there fishers lets calm down a bit

[believe victims]

Haha, I didn't know "jerk" was filtered. Was it autochanged to "cool dude" as well?

 

Nope, jerk was a plain old ####### filter.

[Aanchir]

 

Haha, I didn't know "jerk" was filtered. Was it autochanged to "cool dude" as well?

 

Nope, jerk was a plain old ####### filter.

 

Which was especially frustrating if you used "jerk" as a verb (as in, to tug or shake), because it would look like you were saying... something a whole lot less wholesome. "Oh, just give it a quick ####" or "the creature began to #### violently" or... you get the idea.

[BioGio]

 

 

Haha, I didn't know "jerk" was filtered. Was it autochanged to "cool dude" as well?

 

Nope, jerk was a plain old ####### filter.

 

Which was especially frustrating if you used "jerk" as a verb (as in, to tug or shake), because it would look like you were saying... something a whole lot less wholesome. "Oh, just give it a quick ####" or "the creature began to #### violently" or... you get the idea.

 

 

BZPower's old filter would have made Jimmy Kimmel proud.

 

What others haven't been mentioned yet? BL.  S###### still filters though.

 

- BioGio

Edited August 23, 2014 by BioGio

[Space: Ocean of Awe]

How about and ? Still filtered?

 

=)

[Alyska]

Testing... The name of Scooby Doo's nephew is S###### Doo?

 

Edit: Okay, so that one's still out.

Edited August 23, 2014 by Alyska

[believe victims]

Testing... The name of Scooby Doo's nephew is S###### Doo?

 

Edit: Okay, so that one's still out.

 

to be fair S Doo should be censored as a matter of principle

[xccj]

I keep getting the urge to report the lot of you for bypassing the filter. 

 

Eh, I guess this is progress, but it never really bothered me much, except for the occasional use of "jerk" as a verb, as mentioned above.  And I think it showed a little humor in the way some of these were worded, but I guess those could rub people the wrong way... any little thing can do that apparently.

 

Although I will miss an cool dude.

 

[dviddy]

I'm so glad mod isn't filtered anymore. This has been driving me nuts for years.

 

Also, Bricklink has been unfiltered for years, so you guys can stop checking that.

 

(Purple Dave)

Edited August 23, 2014 by DeeVee

[Sumiki]

I posted a blog entry about this, but tl;dr this has been a long time coming and I'm so glad to see all of the vestigial filters gone.

[Eyru]

 

FREEDOM

[25K Now!]

Idiots! The mods will jerk our freedoms away from under our feet in no time!

 

Anyway, this is going to make writing a whole lot easier.

[Raia]

Aaaahh I didn't know this happened! I'm not likely to venture back into the Libraries soon, but it's still nice to know I don't need to watch out for cool dudes sneaking into my dialogue anymore.  The good old "there are synonyms for idiot, use the thesaurus!" argument irritated me to no end back when I was active in the Libraries.  Yes, I have always been aware there are synonyms for jerk and idiot. No, they do not always fit the context or sound right for the character. Moron and imbecile are fun ones to substitute occasionally, but they sound silly when you use them too often.

[Pomegranate]

♪ I can type clearly now, the filter's gone! ♫

[Reya]

The abuse has begun!

Cool dude.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

You can say, "idiot" now?

 

Yahooooo! Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!

 

This has been a long time coming. Glad to see it's finally been updated.

[Art Vandelay]

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purpledave

Mask of Destiny. 

 

Yes, this is good progress indeed.

[The Swimming Beard]

Who is Purple Dave?

Edited August 25, 2014 by Smooth Jazz

[Art Vandelay]

Purple Dave is the founder of Mask of Destiny, but has long since been out of the community. Once upon a time, his name was allowed to be mentioned here. I can't remember exactly why his name was put into the filter in the first place.

 

http://www.bzpower.com/story.php?ID=869 

[Edelgard]

And suddenly I could have characters insult each other by calling each other idiots in stories. I cry tears of joy.

[Dapper-Sama]

Friggin' finally. This has been past due for a while.

[Ektris]

Well that's some good news.

 

~|ET|~

[Noxryn]

i can make my characters call each other idiots now 

 

well if i did writing here anymore

 

which who knows maybe i will eventually

 

maybe

 

who knows

Edited August 28, 2014 by Kitania

[Nato G]

YES! I can finally use the word idiot! But here's what's annoying me: the word that means the opposite of heaven is still filtered.

 

My reaction: "Why the is blocked by the filter?"

 

Blocking it for using it in the way I just used it is understandable, but I only discovered this when I used it in a genuine situation, when comparing the way the island of Mata Nui was portrayed to be a paradise, but Voya Nui was depicted as a . Only then did I discover that my choice word was blocked. 

 

Can someone explain why this word is blocked when, like "jerk" it has a non-insulting, non-offensive meaning?

[The Lorax]

That's still blocked? Thanks for saying. I was about to use the phrase "going to 'Voya Nui' in a handbasket" in a piece of writing. Now I know, so I'll guess I'll find a synonym.

[Adventurer]

Wasn't there a point where I think the word "jerk" was used as an insult in one of the books but was still filtered on here? I always found that amusing.

[Nato G]

Hang on, just checking something. Is the word "bloody", in the context of "covered in blood" filtered? 

 

EDIT: No it isn't. Cool, I can use that in my fanfic then. 

 

BTW, is there any way to tell which words/phrases/whatever are filtered without having to put them in a post and hope for the best? Are all of the filters listed somewhere or anything? 

Edited August 28, 2014 by NatoGreavesy

[believe victims]

YES! I can finally use the word idiot! But here's what's annoying me: the word that means the opposite of heaven is still filtered.

 

My reaction: "Why the ###### is ###### blocked by the filter?"

 

Blocking it for using it in the way I just used it is understandable, but I only discovered this when I used it in a genuine situation, when comparing the way the island of Mata Nui was portrayed to be a paradise, but Voya Nui was depicted as a ######. Only then did I discover that my choice word was blocked. 

 

Can someone explain why this word is blocked when, like "jerk" it has a non-insulting, non-offensive meaning?

 

Probably because it's a curse word, and is more often used as one. There are several other words you can use that aren't curse words. There's other uses for other curse words too, but they also will remained blocked and you will call your donkeys donkeys and your dogs dogs. Unfiltering that word is opening up a can of worms that the staff probably really doesn't want to deal with.

[Nato G]

 

YES! I can finally use the word idiot! But here's what's annoying me: the word that means the opposite of heaven is still filtered.

 

My reaction: "Why the ###### is ###### blocked by the filter?"

 

Blocking it for using it in the way I just used it is understandable, but I only discovered this when I used it in a genuine situation, when comparing the way the island of Mata Nui was portrayed to be a paradise, but Voya Nui was depicted as a ######. Only then did I discover that my choice word was blocked. 

 

Can someone explain why this word is blocked when, like "jerk" it has a non-insulting, non-offensive meaning?

 

Probably because it's a curse word, and is more often used as one. There are several other words you can use that aren't curse words. There's other uses for other curse words too, but they also will remained blocked and you will call your donkeys donkeys and your dogs dogs. Unfiltering that word is opening up a can of worms that the staff probably really doesn't want to deal with.

 

 

You have a fair point. That probably is a can of worms that doesn't need opening. But see my above post regarding the word "bloody". Used in the context "covered in blood" it is perfectly reasonable, but it can also be used as a curse word. I don't know about you, but where I'm from, "bloody" is considered more of a curse than the other word (with the exception of the local Catholic primary school). It just strikes me as unusual that one would be filtered and he other would not.

 

Doesn't the admin trust us to... choose our words wisely?

[believe victims]

Well, BZPower is primarily staffed by Americans, so the filter is mostly based on American standards.

 

As for choosing our words wisely, if there was sufficient trust in that, there would be no filter at all. Word filters exist because you can't trust people to choose their words wisely.

[Franco]

I am glad. "Jerk" is a very useful word.

[ShadowVezon]

Indeed. I had that problem a few times as well, and it was rather irritating.

[Nidhiki of the Shadows]

Well I stumbled upon this topic just now and Wow! I remember being so frustrated by that filter. This is awesome.

 

-NotS