WoN strives to protect our Freedom of Speech as much as possible. Being able to express ourselves is essential to healing. That's why it might seem counterproductive to censor ourselves, or have our words censored by forum moderators. Anyone involved in recovery work, understands the power of repressed emotions finally allowed expression. Sometimes, the only word that says it best, is a swear word. There are those circumstances when writing "For Pete's Sakes" doesn't quite make our point.
That is why we aren't too ornery about occasional swear words on WoN. You can write "Damn" for example; but you can't write "cluck." Or "clucker". Or "clucking". If you do, our barnyard censoring machine will transform your language into something more appropriate. Like Moo. Or Meow.
WHY do you have to censor my words?? I'm finally free to say what I feel!Most of us feel immediate relief when using descriptively naughty language. Even though an occasional swear word is not overly offensive, please keep in mind that WoN members have suffered varying degrees of verbal abuse. For that reason, we do not allow the F-word to be used by anyone on this message board. Even using the F-word in titles may trigger panic attacks in vulnerable peers.
We intend WoN to be a safe and mutually supportive community. No one has an intimate relationship with a narcissist without suffering emotional abuse of some kind. So be kind. Don't swear.
However, CONTEXT is key. Consider this situation:
If you write, "She just took me for a couple hundred thousand dollars! What an ass she is!" Well, considering your situation, this descriptor is perfectly understandable and your peers probably wouldn't complain. Most likely, they think you're being a little TOO nice.
BUT, if you start broadcasting nasty language towards fellow board members such as, "Your post really made me mad! YOU are such an ASS!" well, that is not understandable nor acceptable. It's all in the context.
"In making obscenity, indecency, and profanity determinations, context is key. The FCC staff must analyze what was actually aired, the meaning of what was aired, and the context in which it was aired." ~The FCC's Consumer Facts on "Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts"
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/obscene.html 1-Anyone pushing their luck with too many 'clucks' will be warned first and their membership revoked secondarily.
2-Just like the FCC, WoN managers reserve the right to determine whether or not a forum member is abusing WoN policy. Love,
Charlotte
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