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I'm sorry, but why is "APEX" an restricted word? (For Crhs/Costumes)
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Serious balloon-thighs going on there.
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Some other thing I found, might be what Jon mentioned.
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Aint the only blocked thing like that.
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de·fend·er
/dəˈfendər/Submit
noun
a person who defends someone or something.
"a defender of family values"
synonyms: protector, guard, guardian, preserver; More
(in soccer, hockey, and other games) a player whose task it is to protect the team's goal.
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either member of the partnership that did not win the auction.
A lot of times there is not really much rhyme or reason to what is blocked and what is not. I have tried to use names that were blocked that I had no idea why. For some of them I was able to find an obscure comic book character that used the name, for others... nothing.
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Except, "Defender" is actually a word that has been around far longer than the Champions character. In short, it is also a word with a meaning and not an actual name. Just used as a name in Defender's case. So, not really a good enough reasoning to unblock the word. In truth, they should just unblock lots of words/names, due to them being words and names, as long as people are willing and do actually report clones, there really wouldn't be an issue. As long as someone's "Superman", is not DC's Superman, than, I'd have no issues with the name.
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I am not kidding you guys, I literally own that comic book.
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Cause Jerk is an insult and "cuss" word. No other cuss words can be used as far as I know.
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Not really, cuss words are nothing more than words that are typically meant to be used to either hurt others are express frustration. Some though, have become so overused that they are used in normal conversation without any thought about them. And typically, when people use the word "Jerk", they are using it for three reasons: An insult, a type of food, or type of actions. In fact, despite the fact that it is an insult, due to it's other uses, that is most likely why it is allowed.
But, if we go that line, in truth, virtually every cuss word and derogatory word was/is not an insult or cuss word. Most of them have a meaning that is not something you would consider to be an insult or cuss word. Yet, due to how we ended up using the word in everyday language, they became insults and cuss words.
So you're telling me that if I go up to my neighbor and their kids and I say "Yeah, that guy was a real jerk" that they're going to respond the same as if I said "Yeah, that guy was a real f*** b****"? Cause you go ahead and do that and then we'll see if all cuss words fall in the same category o3o
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Like I said, which is obvious that you missed, due to how we used them, they became insults and cuss words. If we never had used them the way we do, they wouldn't be insults and cuss words. Maybe, try thinking about what is being said a little more. After all, I wasn't saying they are not insults and cuss words. I was just pointing out that the history of most insults and cuss words shows they were, at one point, not insults and cuss words. But, nice way to not stick to my point and try to make a point that did not exist.
See, now you're acknowledging that there is a difference between insults and cuss words. Now take it one step further and acknowledge that Jerk is not a cuss word ^_^
As a bonus step, acknowledge that the word jerk has uses other than as an insult.
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While Jerk can be used as an insult it is not a profanity and therefore not a swear word or cuss word.
There is a huge difference between a word that can be used as an insult and a word that is considered profane.
See also: Creep, Scum, Goon, Meanie, Weenie, Stinky, Idiot, Dummy...and so on.
Surely if those words were profane they would be censored by this forums profanity filter and also not be allowed in CO.
and that is because...
but potentially insulting words that are not considered profanity are obviously allowed. Will some of the words I listed above become profanity in the future? Who knows...that isn't our problem nor is it the issue being discussed here.
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But this is a very weird discussion. I don't think I've ever heard anyone argue that "jerk" is an actual cuss word. Wonders never cease, I guess.
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Actually, to some people, it is considered profanity when used as an insult. And, that right there is the real problem. How different people view different words. No one has the right to dismiss another's view point if a word used in one way is profane or not. In that department, it becomes opinion. I've met plenty of people that do consider jerk to be a cuss word, so, I've stopped using it altogether unless it is obvious that it wouldn't be used as an insult.
I've had this discussion before with others, I decided to just stop arguing against them and just tell people that others consider the word to be a cuss word. After all, not all cuss words were considered cuss words at first, it took a long time for many before people considered them to be cuss words. And even than, some words some people still do not consider cuss words.
I mean, what makes a cuss word a cuss word? Simple put, it is a word that either a swear word, or a derogatory word. Now, I'm sure most of us now what swear words are. But, what about derogatory words? Do you truly know how to spot them? A derogatory word is a word being used that shows low opinion of someone, or detracts from the character or standing of something, to put it in the simplest terms. And when used as an insult, jerk is indeed doing just those, you are expressing a low opinion of the person and detracting from the person's character in some fashion. Those, when used as such, Jerk is used as a derogatory word, which in turn makes it a cuss word. At least, that is how those that view the word when used as such think of it.
In truth, when it comes to our forms of insults and whatnot, we more or less have basically given each one a imaginary number that lists its impact and "swear power", so to speak. In short, how hurtful they are. And because of that, many people do not consider certain words to be swears or derogatory, even when used as such, and, at the same time, some people consider them to be swears or derogatory, even when they are often not used as such.
adjective
1: characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
2: not devoted to holy or religious purposes; unconsecrated; secular (opposed to sacred).
3: unholy; heathen; pagan: profane rites.
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hm...that makes me wonder where the word profanity comes from than...if not from profane...than where?
Ok, it came from profane, which, has a meaning that doesn't really fit with what profanity means...oh well. Than again, in a way, profane works just as well, for, if my guess is correct, most people that get offended by cuss words, at least I've noticed, have been religious people. *Shrugs*
Words have meanings, and no one knows why some words have the meanings they have despite their origins not having related meanings.
As for Spinny...well, grats, you proved nothing. Good job, much wow, want a cookie for proving nothing? Just because a word is not part of blocker that blocks words that are not profanity, means, NOTHING. For, my point, had nothing to do with the forums, but, rather, for use as names in the game. So, again, you proved NOTHING.
Meanwhile, my point still stands, and you cannot prove it wrong. After all, you are arguing opinion vs opinion, and, unless it is about something scientific, such, as the Earth being round, there is no right and wrong answers when it comes to opinions. But, you also proved my point about not being able to read things fully, than again, most people here already knew that about you.
So, good job on proving nothing. Are you done with putting up straw men arguments? I'd rather deal with people that can actually put up REAL arguments. In short, tired of your childish behavior.
And the original point was a claim that "jerk" was a "cuss word", a colloquial reference to profanity, just because it could be used as an insult - a point which has been plentifully disproved in this thread, as well as by the fact that "jerk" is not censored by either the name filter or the rather comically oversensitive vulgarity filter in this very forum. Getting angry at either spinny or Merriam-Webster wins no points.
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No, that wasn't the intent of that statement, and you know it. I was just pointing out that no one can disprove the other due to a clash of opinions. But, nice try to spin something to which is not.
Seriously, I wasn't even the first person to suggest that Jerk could be used in inappropriate ways. And the way I said it in my first post wasn't actually claiming it to be a cuss word, but, was indicating that it could be taken as such. I did say: It is an insult and "cuss" word.
When quotations are used like that, it typically means they are not really meaning it is what is in the quotations. IE: I was just saying that it is an insult, and that some people out there do take it as a cuss word. In reality, I shouldn't have responded the way I did after that. So, to everyone that got involved after that part, I apologize...except to Spinny, your behavior does not justify an apology to you Spinny. If you want one, you need to apologize to me first.
So, can we please just drop this.