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Swearing, nicknames etc

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JustineMumsnet · 29/09/2009 14:19

Afternoon Mumsnetters,

There's been a bit of discussion about offensive nicknames. We do allow swearing on MN, as you know - it's a site for grown-ups, not for children - but as our overriding aim is to make folks' lives easier and many Mumsnetters object to the use of the c-word, in particular, we think it would be best if folks didn't use it in their nicknames. Using it as a nickname effectively means you are using it not for effect but for every post. We all recognise the need to say cunting sainsburys every now and then but all the time is a bit much, we think.

As we say in our Talk Rules and Netiquette:

"It's not our policy to delete swearwords but we do draw the line at obscenity, so, if you're not sure which side of the line your swearword of choice may fall, it might be best not to use it."

Cheers.

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chattermouse · 29/09/2009 18:19

OMG at CW outcome if true. That is shocking. Welcome to Babycentr*, have a hug, hun xxxxx

fanjolina · 29/09/2009 18:18

It does seem a severe action from MNHQ.

And if CW is who I think she is, there is no doubt she would have changed name if requested.

BecauseImWorthIt · 29/09/2009 18:18

Who was CW anyway?

Seems a bit off to de-reg and ban her - why not just ask for her to change her name (back)?

LuluSkipToMyLou · 29/09/2009 18:17

Not aimed at you Mamazon...

ActivityApple · 29/09/2009 18:17

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noddyholder · 29/09/2009 18:17

You can't choose whether or not to take offense how ridiculous.If that was the case no one would ever choose that option!And no one would ever be offended.It doesn't offend me but I still don't like it because it seems unneccesary and lacking in imagination.

LuluSkipToMyLou · 29/09/2009 18:16

If that's true then I guess this isn't the place for me. Unless there's a HELL of a lot more to it than just the nickname.

Mamazon · 29/09/2009 18:16

i would imagine that MNHQ have asked her to name change and when she has refused she has either de regged herself or MNHQ have explained that the posting name is offensive and that they have listened to the majority and acted appropriatly.

I would like to hear form MNHQ as to whether CW has indeed been banned or whether this is a chinese whisper.

fanjolina · 29/09/2009 18:15

no mould, just a book of faces

sarah293 · 29/09/2009 18:13

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massivepants · 29/09/2009 18:12

Really? Banned? OOOOOOOOOOOO! I read the CW thread a thought it was funny. Although i do think the C word is a trifle unnecessary.

BitOfFun · 29/09/2009 18:12

And what is this grapevine of which you speak?

Does it have mould on it?

fanjolina · 29/09/2009 18:07

Slubber - just been told on grapevine that CW got de-regged and banned by MNHQ

hullygully · 29/09/2009 18:06

Use of * instead of unt. Stake. Oh no, you've already been sent there.

CENSORED · 29/09/2009 18:05

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nevergoogledragonbutter · 29/09/2009 18:04

want to hear something weird...i called a bobbin a c* last night while trying to thread up my sewing machine.
spooky no?

hullygully · 29/09/2009 18:03

I'm afraid Bobbins does mean the stake. Join the queue.

noddyholder · 29/09/2009 18:03

Where is the vomit emoticon when you need it!

hullygully · 29/09/2009 18:03

Bobbins...! Marvellous. But hardly an erudite rebuttal.

Blackduck · 29/09/2009 18:02

utter bobbins oh I haven't heard that in a long time

Slubberdegullion · 29/09/2009 18:02

I'm sorry I have to go now.

hullygully, I really don't know where to start really I don't...

noddyholder · 29/09/2009 18:02

I suppose I'll have to google now I didn't realise I was SO square

Mamazon · 29/09/2009 18:01

Noddy - it is the name given to an act performed by two utterly derranged consenting people

Slubberdegullion · 29/09/2009 18:01

hullygully

"Taking offense is pointless and dull, unless actual harm to a person/persons has been proposed".

"Compromise. How about if everybody gets to use any words they choose and everybody gets to ignore any they don't like?"

What a load of utter bobbins to both of those posts.

hullygully · 29/09/2009 18:00

It's NOT first and foremost. First and foremost is your right to put what ever you want. You can choose whether or not to take offense.