So, when your kids cuss, you just attribute it to your belief that "a word is a word" correct?
Even though it has been ruled that the internet can not be censored, this it not "the internet" it is a moderated discussion group that I'm sure includes children. It does not fall under any supreme court ruling because you agreed to the possibility of being censored when you joined the list. I myself believe that "a word is just a word" but I also know right from wrong, and realize that it's not proper to cuss here. I ask that you refrain from cussing here as well.
Andrew
You Wrote:
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 10:26:37 -0500
From: Kyle Amon <amonk@gnutec.com>
To: slug@nks.net
Subject: Re: [SLUG] Kyle: Please 'hold' the profanity
Michael,
While I acknowledge your right to object to any language you see fit,
a word is a word and valuative distinctions regarding words are based
on pure sentiment. It is not my intention to insult anyone, however
lack of understanding this fact is based on pure linguistic ignorance.
And I want to remind you that the issue of outlawing "profanity" on
the internet has been visited before by the US Congress and soundly
defeated by the US Supreme Court. :-)
Regards,
-- Kyle
P.S. And as long as we are so concerned with etiquette, this issue
should have been covered via private email rather than on this
mailing list. :-)
On Wed, 9 Jan 2002 08:05:41 -0500
"Mikes work account" <mrock@stewartsigns.com> wrote:
> Kyle,
>
> While I acknowledge your right to use language as you see fit in the
> marketplace, I want to remind you that the issue of profanity on this
> list
> has been visited before and soundly defeated.
>
> Michael C. Rock
>
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