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Alternatively, just use the word donkey on those rare occasions when you need to.

apg: I totally agree with you. A filter that simply removes a word without looking at the context is really dumb. However, the technology and time it would take a really smart filter is beyond what we can do. The fact that you are the first one to raise the issue of this particular word makes me think the system works most of the time. There have been hundreds, if not thousands, of insulting messages using that word that have been automatically censored.

In my personal opinion most censorship is not really worth it. However, a good number  of parents and educators do not want to let their kids use Scratch because they have seen some inappropriate content on this site. If we really want Scratch to be used by everyone, we need to attend to the concerns of those parents and educators.  Maybe one day people will learn that banning words is not as effective as talking to their kids about the meaning of those words and why insulting others is not the most productive way of solving problems.

Anyway, if you really really feel that the word "*" is essential for your project. Upload without that word and I could make a change directly into the database to change the word donkey for * :-) Seem like a lot of trouble but it might be worth it.

Or use A55 or 4SS like most l33t gam3rz... 

Coolsey wrote:

You do realize its means other things than donkey

Coolsey, this thread is three years old. I don't know how much people are OK with you posting single sentences on ancient threads -- I mean, it's perfectly fine if you feel you have something valuable to add or want to bring back up the issue, but let's spare the hints on bad words, eh? 

Last edited by LS97 (2011-08-17 12:45:11)

This is a very old topic, closing. ^^