Foul Language in the Game Posts
Guys and the three ladies that frequent here: I love your passion. I enjoy the comraderie. However, I kindly ask EVERYONE to tone down on the F bombs and foul language being hurled constantly, especially during game threads.
I have a 9 year old and 7 year old who both are great readers... no matter how fast I scroll down the screen, they are catching it. So, I am finding that I have to turn off halosheaven until post-game time when they have gone to bed.
I am not asking you to be less emotional about our beloved Angels, but instead of spelling out the word, try this" "f'ing A" or "mother F" -- it's shorter as such can be typed much faster than the entire word.
Thanks for your time and understanding. Let's nip this in the bud before the "powers that be" end up creating a rule about it, which would be a bummer.
Let us not abuse the privelege that SportsBlog Nation and the Rev have bestowed upon us.
This Fan-Post is authored by an independent fan. Tell us what you think and how you feel.
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by riktermiller on Aug 21, 2007 9:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your "thoughts" affect my family...
Also, if you really hate our players and coaches so much, why bother being a fan?
With that kind of diatribe, you stoop as low, if not lower than the level of Yankees and Red Sox and A's fans that precede you. Show some class and don't just be a bunch of slobbering nonesense billowers.
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So true
This is a fan site not a bitching place. If you want to bitch and moan, please go somewheres else.
All the slur is fine by me, when it is used at a meaningful time, but the newer ones to the site think typing that way all the time makes them look mature, and feel important.
If you want to look, and feel, big just pick up intrenet smoking.
by eyespy on Aug 21, 2007 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very Good Point
There is no happy medium, things sway back and forth - some poeple just will not be silenced and end up being stubborn jerks - whether they are witht eh FUCKY FUCK POO POO WE SUCK school of of thought or the BE GLAD WE LOVE THIS TEAM'S IN ITS FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIRTUOUS WAY crowd.
Neither is as open minded as they would have you believe - one wants freedom of speech so they can shit all over civility and the other says make it family friendly and then we will have a meeting to establish 1,700 more rules to invade your time here.
The key is civility. We all go overboard, we all get aggro, we all expresss ourselves differnlty.
Be excellent to each other and party on.
by Rev Halofan on Aug 21, 2007 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Posting
YOUR FAMILY IS AFFECTING MY THOUGHTS.
by riktermiller on Aug 21, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are they the same as the dream police?
The dream police, they come to me in my bed.
The dream police, theyre coming to arrest me, oh no.
by Crapper John MD on Aug 21, 2007 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know....
by anaheimisnotla on Aug 21, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
F***** curse words
I guess we should try to limit it to 1 or 2 per post at most. Also, the creative and imaginative curse word combinations are probably best to leave out, as young minds may not have heard all of those.
by elricsi on Aug 21, 2007 9:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What I have never understood
Folks, they're just words. They only bother you if you want them to bother you.
George Carlin has explained it far more eloquently (and with much more humor) than I, but nobody dies from words.
I understand not wanting your kids to use certain words. The way I see it, part of raising and educating them is to explain that certain types of language are considered inappropriate or in bad taste, and can reflect poorly upon you if you use them in the wrong context.
But it's pure folly to think that nobody's going to know what you mean if you write f'ing, or some variation of that. Everyone knows what letters are missing, and nobody will suffer any injury simply from seeing (or hearing) them.
by jjackflash on Aug 21, 2007 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think it would be easier....
Just let the kids watch some porn or something, that'll keep them busy.
by bc56274 on Aug 21, 2007 9:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This one
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 21, 2007 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No need for censorship now.
by bc56274 on Aug 21, 2007 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I am at work...
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
great post
by thrill000 on Aug 21, 2007 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems to me Rev is a purveyer of the use of
My suggestion would be to use firefox and install the profanity filter plug-in.
by melvintoast on Aug 21, 2007 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Firefox, eh?
I'm not trying to police everyone, I am a HUGE bill of rights kind of guy, just trying to make sure that it doesn't get out of hand. In the heat of this pennant race, emotions will flare; as such, I have seen a huge spike in grumpiness at a time when we should be thrilled with the ups and downs.
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thrilled with the downs?
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 21, 2007 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a fan who...
You heard me. I sported my Angels stuff all the way from 86 to 2001. Got so much hell for being an Angels fan it would have institutionalized you.
That's what kind of fan I am. Rabid and mad. Up and down.
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get me wrong
I'm just not ever going to be "thrilled" with the downs of the team.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 21, 2007 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, you win...
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um...
by Zookeeper on Aug 21, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to wear blue...
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
F word
I wish people would use the F Word when it mattered most or was steeped in irony instead of at the turn of every Angel miscue.
by Rev Halofan on Aug 21, 2007 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
by anaheimisnotla on Aug 21, 2007 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C is for Cinnamon?
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha.
by CaLiKrAzY on Aug 21, 2007 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more thing...
We all took offense that Joe Saunders' own mother was harrassed at Fenway. Let's not become a bunch of people who would do that.
Phil Hughes is a local kid who pitched for the Yankees last night. I would have applauded his performance when he was pulled out of the game as a respectful fan of the game. And, I certainly would have been respectful to his family if they were sitting near me.
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 10:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind the calls to tone down the language
by scareduck on Aug 21, 2007 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am not a rules guy...
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly...
but recently I found myself closing out windows as if I was watching something filthy when they started looking over my shoulder.
It was an awkward feeling especially given I am on a sports-oriented web site.
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet you found Jesus last night, didn't you?
by bc56274 on Aug 21, 2007 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I did brother bc56274...
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeez
If the only way folks on here can get their point across, whehter angry or joyed, is to lob f-bombs and other four letter words then take some English classes and learn some new words.
I'm not a parent but I am respectful of them.
by SactoFan on Aug 21, 2007 10:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's valid
by jjackflash on Aug 21, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have kids as well...
by Sweetmeats on Aug 21, 2007 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and
by retrohalo on Aug 21, 2007 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with DR on this one
The thought police comments are crap. This is just a request for moderation and perhaps a bit of creativity. The best posters on this site are witty, clever and funny without the F Bomb.
The anarchistic vulgarity did not draw me to this site, the passion for the Angels did. Let's not make this a site where it's only appropriate for fans over the age of whatever.
by Moondoggy on Aug 21, 2007 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Moondoggy's right!
by SactoFan on Aug 21, 2007 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Fuck...
by Red on Aug 21, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assumed
by Red on Aug 21, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Adult website...
Wait, I think I'm on the wrong website.
by Red on Aug 21, 2007 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with DR as well.
Be vulgar if you want, but it's just a tedious bore.
This site would probably attract more fans if you didn't have to constantly read cussing or some imbecile with an IQ lower than Chone Figgins HR total feeling the need to point out something is 'gay' or this player is a 'fag' or some such stupidity.
And anyway, you end up looking like a Red Sox or Yankees fan. Why would you want that?
by lafan30 on Aug 21, 2007 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not OK to to use homophobic slurs...
by Higz on Aug 21, 2007 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh...
If I left the impression of making fun of lesser IQ's, my apologies, it wasn't my intent. In fact, I'm barely over an imbecile myself.
It's just a matter of knowing how to behave in front of younger and more impressionable human beings then it is having to use four letter words.
Decency, civility, whatever you want to call it, is not a matter of intelligence, but a matter of being respectful to parents and the minds of their kids.
by SactoFan on Aug 21, 2007 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't replying to you
This whole disussion is retarded.
by Higz on Aug 21, 2007 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, to downingrules:
In other words, if you ever want to curse now, you're FUCKED.
by Higz on Aug 21, 2007 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Golly gee whillakers, Wally...
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
over 1,300 registered posters
by Rev Halofan on Aug 21, 2007 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll watch myself then.
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice choice of words...
by Chompo on Aug 21, 2007 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dumb?
The fag and gay comments are lost in a generation gap and those who are older or out of touch don't get the new meanings that are assigned to words by the younger generation. They are a put down and not necessarily an attack on another's sexual orientation. Is it nice? No. Will it change? No. So wash the sand out of your collective vagina's and deal with it, watch your own children and explain the difference between right and wrong, or force The Rev to ruin the site by censoring what real Angel fans feel.
I for one have had enough with the Pseudo intellectuals who hid behind clever screen names hoping to mask the shortcomings that are readily apparent in the real world.
Peace bitches!
by riktermiller on Aug 21, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What irritates me most
I'm more interesting in strategy discussions before a move, rather than rancid/bitchy relentless negative hindsight.
by mattwelch on Aug 21, 2007 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We could choose to elevate
by Stirrups on Aug 21, 2007 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious!
by Crapper John MD on Aug 21, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I elevate to Ashland, Oregon ....
by Yetijuice on Aug 21, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The answer is easy
- Allow anyone to curse as much as they want.
- Require that all posters use their real names.
- Optimize the comment threads for Google.
by Sean on Aug 21, 2007 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree and Disagree
by 44FAN on Aug 21, 2007 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a very intelligent and well thought out...
I agree that there is no way I could restrain 44,000 fans at a stadium from using foul language (great analogy).
And I agree that communication between parent and child is most vital for filtering out the evils of society and raising good human beings.
Thank you.
by Downing Rules on Aug 21, 2007 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a parent of 2 college-aged sons...
by Stirrups on Aug 21, 2007 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
x2 concur,
by CaLiKrAzY on Aug 21, 2007 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuckrying' out loud, you're right!
Bart: Hell yes.
Homer: That's my boy
No more cussin' from me!
by PieceOfAase on Aug 21, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am more offended
If people would remember that even the very best teams lose 50-60 games a season, (and many of those by small margins) they might have a little more perspective about a failed bunt attempt or an errant throw.
by UK Halo on Aug 21, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Downingrules....
by the OC angels on Aug 21, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game threads are cathartic
by Fan Since 1981 on Aug 21, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To you yankee fans (and bosox too)...
by Jack Kerouac on Aug 21, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes!
by jjackflash on Aug 21, 2007 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Instead of a poll,
by wumbug on Aug 21, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
by lightupthehalo on Aug 21, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No tight ass?
by Salmonella on Aug 21, 2007 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by lightupthehalo on Aug 21, 2007 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shut up flanders!
by Halofanatic on Aug 21, 2007 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Downing you're an old hobo
But as a true veterano, surely you must join me in giving a hearty FUCK!!!! every time an Angel misses a sign, bad call, bad pitch, gapper caught by the opposition, etc.
Rev ... could we have a FUCK-FREE room please ???
Damn, that sounds dirty!!!
by highlandhalo on Aug 21, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There are more than 3 women on this site
by 1000 Oaks angels fan on Aug 21, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ah cool,
by lightupthehalo on Aug 21, 2007 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to tell with that husky voice.
by melvintoast on Aug 21, 2007 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I came in late
by shiftyeyedgoat on Aug 21, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Profanity filter add-on
by chardog on March 28, 2007 (rated 10)
The software is simple and easy to use; The functionality is wonderful. You can ban porn sites and key words. making a custom shorter list of words is recommended if you want friendly surfing with the power of decent protection.
Excellent tool, and a must for anyone with kids. Spend a few minutes and your kids are good to go.
by melvintoast on Aug 21, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool guys, I am a well-rounded fellow and...
Man, what a night last night! I can now say that I have seen in person BOTH the 10 RBI night and the 9 RBI night at the stadium. Nice!!!!
by Downing Rules on Aug 22, 2007 7:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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