My personal 'Moderators' opinion.
This is a really interesting topic/discussion and one I have discussed with Neal on occasion but a great many times more with Steve (Both in person and on Skype).
I can identify with the pros and cons of a few of the comments posted but two that particularly stand out imho are below:
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Neal
I just want to keep this place a little classier than a YouTube or Live Leak comment section, you know.
Social morality is in a long, sad slide, I don't want to contribute to it.
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Eichhörnchen
I'd want things to stay the way they are, allowing those of us who want to have a bit of fun with innuendo still to do so.
Some rude words do add greatly in emphasising a point, but once they're allowed then there's no going back and I agree with
Neal that current standards keep Subsim a cut above and a'classier' place to hang out.
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A moderator whilst being aware that Neal prefers they act with as 'light a touch' whenever possible must also take into account that any actions they take are open to scrutiny by all forum members and as such must walk that fine line with the knowledge that they can never please everyone all of the time.
With the above in mind I try to adhere to the basic principle that this is Neals house and as such I agree with the FAQ & Rules as set out and in this case, this line in particular...
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Always stay on the conservative side if you have any doubt. This forum is family safe.
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All the above is obviously currently open to discussion and debate as well as potential change but I honestly don't see the need to change the wheel if it isn't broken.
Don't misinterpret the above as coming from somebody that is opposed to change because it is most definitely not.