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Nitrous
#9181 • 2060 views
Posted: 2011-05-14 01:24:51
#7633
General Player Maturity
I'm seeing a disturbing trend lately. Many players are complaining and commenting that "swearing" and mature themes are being used on the site. (However, it is known that swearing is prohibited except in the designated areas (18+ board). And even that replacement swear words (freakin', crap, etc.) should not be used in case a younger player should see. Such players often claim that Ala is a "kids" game. It is not.
Alacrity was (supposed) to have a mature player base, and those under 13 are not even allowed to play without parental permission.
Such players seem ignorant to the rules and designated places, and seem to expect that rules be bent specifically as to their wishes just because they may be younger. Obviously, that would be a stupid and non-feasible approach to the situation.
The 18+ board is just that, for mature players and the 18+ crowd, who are NOT offended by mature content. Every day I see more players entering the board that clearly do not belong there, or even may state such things as "THIS IS ON A KIDS' GAME?!!?"
Should these players have the right to complain?
Replies
Dr Meredith Grey
#41343 • 2011-06-07 06:25:22
#41343
a replacement word is great, it doesn't teach young innocent ones the real bad thing, and i think it's respectful to the ones who hate cussing (for whatever reason) because it shows they're making an effort.
daenerys
#41242 • 2011-06-06 04:16:47
#41242
"Freaking" is not a curse word, nor is it an abbreviation for one. It is simply used as a replacement curse word, so the actual word is not heard and/or used (despite it being just a word).
Nitrous
#41173 • 2011-06-05 19:13:03
#41173
But uh, no, don't go ahead and report the person. Because it's not against the rules. <br /> <br /> You can't just start reporting people for things you don't like. There has to be a rule violation in order for your argument to hold any water whatsoever. <br /> <br /> And there is no such violation for the use of crap, freaking, etc.
Ly {Bisexual and genderqueer~}
#41088 • 2011-06-05 05:16:56
#41088
I don't think freaking is actually a curse word though. Which is why it's allowed in chat.>.>
Warriorcat09
#41075 • 2011-06-05 04:57:28
#41075
I don't, personally speaking, enjoy seeing "freakin'" in chat. "Crap" or "crud" and such I don't mind. Quite frankly, I say them myself. "Suck" I also use. <br /> <br /> When it comes down to it, it all maters on a level of maturity, religion, personality, and such. So yes, nobody <i>going into the 18+ secion</i> has the right to complain but if it is seen in chat ("freakin'" or other swear word abbrevations) then yes, go ahead and report the person.<br /> <br /> Hope this makes sense.
Iridescent
#40561 • 2011-06-01 19:32:08
#40561
I have to agree with Al. Ala tends to be a pretty safe site, so people shouldn't complain. If people don't view this as a safe/appropriate site, they shouldn't be old enough to go on the web. I do have to agree, that using swear words can annoy some people or make them uncomfortable, but as long as it sticks to "freakin'" and "crap" like replacement swear words, I'd be fine. And Thylacine, I quite agree. They're just words. But if you truly are too young to play Ala, they can be more than that.
Alcemistnv [567 candy corns]
#40141 • 2011-05-29 05:07:25
#40141
I dn't think that anyone really has the right to complain. When you are throwing yourself into an internet world, there is no such thing as a safe place. <br /> <br /> You can not enter a site and think that everything is befitting for a little kid. On top of that, if you "read" the Terms of service and see that it says 13 and older and you STILL enter thinking this site is for kids, then well, fault is on you. I think that the maturity level is also something that can be put into this. People may act differently then their age and thats also where problems come in. I can say that my "chat self" and who I am talking right now are two different people. However, when that one person is one who complains about how there is cursing or about how we shouldn't have a 18+ section, then I think we need to find out exactly whats wrong. Is it the age, or the personality?<br /> <br /> In my opinion, they shouldn't have a right to complan becuase its all spelt out in the terms and service. I don't think there should be a punishment for complaining however.
Warriorcat09
#40104 • 2011-05-28 21:05:17
#40104
not in the 18+ forum, no. That is for matured adults.
Dr Meredith Grey
#39885 • 2011-05-26 07:10:52
#39885
well this isn't about cussing in the regular forums or chats at all, this is about whether or not people(children) have the right to complain and harrass 'cussers' in the 18+ forum.
I agree that the home that the child goes up in relates to how they act and speak. But when I joined, I never heard anything about it being advanced/adult. I think that swearing SHOULD NOT be allowed in chat or any other forums, unless it is in roleplay and is something like 'dam' 'damn' or, even 'dammit'. I find no problem with that. But saying the F work generally, in main chat or in the non-18+ forums is down-right inappropriate.
