Next, we've begun identifying words that are worthy of the "Think Twice" approach, that we want our writers to seriously consider how they use them.
Word: c-word
Explanation: This is a highly offensive word to most women. There are very few times when it is ever necessary to use it. If you do chose to use it, your content will be carefully scrutinized for potential troll rating and if it is an abusive, hurtful use, you will, as would be the case at any site, be subject to consideration for banning.
Type: Hurtful, Offensive and Hate
Word: f*ck
Explanation: is a word that shocks, but really doesn't add to your message. Please consider not using it, unless you want to drop your writing down a level, to a less civil one. This will surely offend some readers who might otherwise appreciate what you have to say.
Type: Foul Language
Word: islamo-fascist (also spelled islamofascist)
Explanation: This is a word that is overused and too often abused. We've discussed it at length here (link to be added shortly) and would prefer, if you can, to use other words in its place.
Type: Hurtful, Offensive and Hate
Word: zionism
Explanation: This is a word that is overused and too often abused. We've discussed it at length here (link to be added shortly) and would prefer, if you can, to use other words in its place.
More to come on member decided guidelines on use of this word.
Type: Hurtful, Offensive and Hate
Word: zionist
Explanation: This is a word that is overused and too often abused. We've discussed it at length here (link to be added shortly) and would prefer, if you can, to use other words in its place.
More to come on member decided guidelines on use of this word.
Type: Hurtful, Offensive and Hate
This is an incomplete list. We'll be adding more words as we go along. We really don't want to have a huge list. We'll consider other words as they are encountered or suggested.
Your comments, reactions and suggestions are invited, including comments on the wording. Where it says there will be a link, I'm working on several articles that will encourage discussion on different words. Some of the words that now have the same response text will probably become more customized as we move along.
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