dude.....I got banned because I used a word. No, it wasn't intrinsically inflammatory or racist or sexist or anything (so not "fanboy" or "idiot" or "bitch" or something like that).
Apparently describing a situation where that word applies is perfectly cool (the mod even said it to me). But because I said "aka that word" that was over the top.
Example: you should research on the topic. You're not very knowledgable on it right now (aka being ignorant). The "you're not very knowledgable" part was cool, but the "little parentheses at the end" was over the line...even though "being ignorant" is exactly what was just described. Does "ignorant" sound mean? Maybe. But is it an overtly bad word, or is it merely a word to describe the state of someones knowledge (or lack thereof)? I'm positive it's the latter.
The mods here can't handle anything because apparently we have to bow to the lowest common denominator in terms of people's sensitivities. Because people may take a non-offensive word or statement offensively. "Toning down" isn't going to work. You have to flat out be Mary Poppins to anyone and everyone, lest they get upset. No discussion allowed, unless you say "yes, but...." and speak in extremely non-specific language.
You can even grab a collection of comments from any fanbase to show there's some solidarity on a particular topic on this site, but don't you dare say "Sony fans/MS fans/Ninty fans" when you talk about it, because then you're "flaming" them.....even though it's their words.
And I can sense that even this post may ruffle some feathers.....but if it gets moderated, then it's just proving my point
