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Ivynn 05/15/25 9:24:57 PM #1:	dad kll mrder sicide unalive unsubscribe from life Is this a TikTok thing? If so, why is it spreading beyond Tiktok? I don't care for it. --- http://i.imgur.com/vDci4hD.gif <cite>Ivynn posted [p:985081512] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>dadkllmrdersicideunaliveunsubscribe from lifeIs this a TikTok thing? If so, why is it spreading beyond Tiktok?I don't care for it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 05/15/25 9:25:41 PM #2:	Avoiding site-based censorship triggers and/or trigger words for survivors. --- He/Him http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:985081519] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Avoiding site-based censorship triggers and/or trigger words for survivors.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HighSeraph 05/15/25 9:26:01 PM #3:	Because sites will demonetize people who use the actual words. Sucks, just the way it is. --- There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. <cite>HighSeraph posted [p:985081520] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Because sites will demonetize people who use the actual words. Sucks, just the way it is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CRON 05/15/25 9:26:46 PM #4:	Social media platforms reduce the visibility of content and comments that use those words so people have to either censor them or come up with dopey-ass euphemisms. Now they're unironically a part of a lot of peoples' vocabulary because of all the brainrot content. --- Thanks for reading! <cite>CRON posted [p:985081523] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Social media platforms reduce the visibility of content and comments that use those words so people have to either censor them or come up with dopey-ass euphemisms. Now they're unironically a part of a lot of peoples' vocabulary because of all the brainrot content.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Phanir 05/15/25 9:28:14 PM #5:	All of the above. Also why "ass" is commonly typed "ahh" now and it infuriates me much more than it should. --- DFFOO ID: 801834319 <cite>Phanir posted [p:985081536] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>All of the above. Also why "ass" is commonly typed "ahh" now and it infuriates me much more than it should.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mercurydude 05/15/25 9:31:58 PM #6:	That's been going on a while and has a lot to do with YouTube trying to force content creators to be more family friendly. So people who run things like true crime channels sometimes have to jump through ridiculous hoops just to tell a story. --- God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes, 'cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose. - Everlast <cite>mercurydude posted [p:985081575] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>That's been going on a while and has a lot to do with YouTube trying to force content creators to be more family friendly. So people who run things like true crime channels sometimes have to jump through ridiculous hoops just to tell a story.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
archizzy 05/15/25 9:32:44 PM #7:	I have seen online articles that censor words that make zero sense to me at all. Like I get they are trying to prevent triggers or maybe even avoid some type of autoflag or something but I'm starting to wonder if they are trolling the legitimate censor words with just randomly censoring absolutely regular words out of nowhere that have no reason to be censored. --- PSN ID: sled_dogs76 60" Pioneer Kuro Elite PRO151FD, Yamaha RX-V3900 A/V Receiver, Oppo DV983-H player. Coming soon: 2 Seaton Submersives from Mark Seaton <cite>archizzy posted [p:985081581] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>I have seen online articles that censor words that make zero sense to me at all. Like I get they are trying to prevent triggers or maybe even avoid some type of autoflag or something but I'm starting to wonder if they are trolling the legitimate censor words with just randomly censoring absolutely regular words out of nowhere that have no reason to be censored. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancing_cactuar 05/15/25 9:35:33 PM #8:	Newspeak to get past the censors, similar to how people use certain words to get past slurs that sound similar. --- PS5s have liquid metal tech like the T-1000- AceCombatX All games, movies, albums, and books are fads- Darkfire12 <cite>dancing_cactuar posted [p:985081608] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Newspeak to get past the censors, similar to how people use certain words to get past slurs that sound similar.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivynn 05/15/25 9:36:26 PM #9:	God, the internet sucks now. --- http://i.imgur.com/vDci4hD.gif <cite>Ivynn posted [p:985081617] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>God, the internet sucks now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YugiNoob 05/15/25 9:39:47 PM #10:	Wait, dead is censored? What are Mori Calliope fans gonna call themselves here D: Oh ok its not here at least --- ( ^_^)/\(^_^ ) Maya High-Five! <cite>YugiNoob posted [p:985081651] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Wait, dead is censored? What are Mori Calliope fans gonna call themselves here D:Oh ok its not here at least </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivynn 05/15/25 9:42:04 PM #11:	To be clear, I understand avoiding trigger words for things like SA, but I don't agree with the demonetiziation processes employed by these sites. --- http://i.imgur.com/vDci4hD.gif <cite>Ivynn posted [p:985081673] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>To be clear, I understand avoiding trigger words for things like SA, but I don't agree with the demonetiziation processes employed by these sites.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 05/15/25 9:42:24 PM #12:	I honestly assumed it was just because zoomers were overly sensitive about those words, so sites started penalizing people who used them --- Your days are numbered now, Decepti-creeps <cite>rexcrk posted [p:985081679] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>I honestly assumed it was just because zoomers were overly sensitive about those words, so sites started penalizing people who used them </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeminiDeus 05/15/25 9:43:18 PM #13:	Aliven't --- Without truth, there is nothing. <cite>GeminiDeus posted [p:985081692] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Aliven't</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turbam 05/15/25 9:43:37 PM #14:	You know what I really fucking despise. That "unalive" is what was chosen to represent suicide. The word "unalive" is humorous, and it's absolutely awful that such a humorous word is what was chosen to represent something so serious. --- ~snip (V)_(;,;)_(V) snip~ I'm just one man! Whoa! Well, I'm a one man band! https://imgur.com/p9Xvjvs <cite>Turbam posted [p:985081694] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>You know what I really fucking despise.That "unalive" is what was chosen to represent suicide.The word "unalive" is humorous, and it's absolutely awful that such a humorous word is what was chosen to represent something so serious.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 05/15/25 9:44:00 PM #15:	it's all because of tiktok and instagram filters --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:985081698] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>it's all because of tiktok and instagram filters</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Umbreon 05/15/25 9:47:49 PM #16:	Yeah it's a little annoying. I could understand censoring certain words for the sake of those who are set off by subjects involving... taking your own life. But holy shit, fuck off with this "algorithm friendly" bullshit. You can show us alt-right bullshit encouraging murder, but oh no don't say the word! --- Black Lives Matter. ~DYL~ (On mobile) <cite>Umbreon posted [p:985081736] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's a little annoying. I could understand censoring certain words for the sake of those who are set off by subjects involving... taking your own life. But holy shit, fuck off with this "algorithm friendly" bullshit. You can show us alt-right bullshit encouraging murder, but oh no don't say the word!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 05/15/25 9:51:11 PM #17:	Turbam posted... You know what I really fucking despise. That "unalive" is what was chosen to represent suicide. The word "unalive" is humorous, and it's absolutely awful that such a humorous word is what was chosen to represent something so serious. That's not even as bad as it gets. I've seen "sewerslide" tossed around a few times. --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:985081763] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Turbam posted... </cite><quote>You know what I really fucking despise.That "unalive" is what was chosen to represent suicide.The word "unalive" is humorous, and it's absolutely awful that such a humorous word is what was chosen to represent something so serious.</quote>That's not even as bad as it gets. I've seen "sewerslide" tossed around a few times.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ProfessorKukui 05/15/25 11:46:36 PM #18:	'Cause it is easier than actually dealing with the problem --- make peace and be free <cite>ProfessorKukui posted [p:985082754] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>'Cause it is easier than actually dealing with the problem</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrchngBndRCKS 05/16/25 12:00:26 AM #19:	Yeah, I had to read the comment section of some video to figure out wtf SH meant --- http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/palmbeachpost/masks/mask_shaq.jpg <cite>MrchngBndRCKS posted [p:985082881] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, I had to read the comment section of some video to figure out wtf SH meant</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 05/16/25 12:01:58 AM #20:	The same people that censor their speech on Tumblr ended up doing it on reddit, tik tok, and yt comment sections. Now everyone does it regardless of how silly it is. --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:985082895] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>The same people that censor their speech on Tumblr ended up doing it on reddit, tik tok, and yt comment sections. Now everyone does it regardless of how silly it is. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 05/16/25 12:06:05 AM #21:	A_Good_Boy posted... The same people that censor their speech on Tumblr ended up doing it on reddit, tik tok, and yt comment sections. Now everyone does it regardless of how silly it is. Tumblr does it a bit for triggering stuff, but this is very, very much a tiktok thing. --- https://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif https://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif https://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:985082930] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>A_Good_Boy posted... </cite><quote>The same people that censor their speech on Tumblr ended up doing it on reddit, tik tok, and yt comment sections. Now everyone does it regardless of how silly it is.</quote>Tumblr does it a bit for triggering stuff, but this is very, very much a tiktok thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Frosted_Midna 05/16/25 12:14:51 AM #22:	That is dumb and weak. Are they going to censor the words in video games and movies, too? --- It's more than good, it's alive! Warning: May contain stone hat pieces http://i.imgur.com/N6v5qZx.jpg <cite>Frosted_Midna posted [p:985082987] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>That is dumb and weak. Are they going to censor the words in video games and movies, too?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrchngBndRCKS 05/16/25 12:22:20 AM #23:	Frosted_Midna posted... That is dumb and weak. Are they going to censor the words in video games and movies, too? I mean, the Japanese already censor genitalia in pornography. I'd enjoy a LoZ remake where every weapon Link finds is blurred out --- http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/palmbeachpost/masks/mask_shaq.jpg <cite>MrchngBndRCKS posted [p:985083061] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Frosted_Midna posted... </cite><quote>That is dumb and weak. Are they going to censor the words in video games and movies, too?</quote>I mean, the Japanese already censor genitalia in pornography. I'd enjoy a LoZ remake where every weapon Link finds is blurred out </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hambo 05/16/25 12:23:22 AM #24:	I fucking hate that true crime podcasts say "unalive" instead of just kill. They're literally talking about murder. If it's a place where they can speak about murder and other heinous acts, they should also be allowed to say the word "kill" and shit like that. "Unalive" being used anywhere feels very dystopian. Like when YouTube starting burying or demonetizing videos that mentioned the coronavirus. Don't talk about the world and what happens in it cuz the sponsors don't like it. Thank you! ^_^ --- Hambo's alt. <cite>Hambo posted [p:985083071] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>I fucking hate that true crime podcasts say "unalive" instead of just kill. They're literally talking about murder. If it's a place where they can speak about murder and other heinous acts, they should also be allowed to say the word "kill" and shit like that. "Unalive" being used anywhere feels very dystopian. Like when YouTube starting burying or demonetizing videos that mentioned the coronavirus. Don't talk about the world and what happens in it cuz the sponsors don't like it. Thank you! ^_^ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ultimate_reaver 05/16/25 12:24:12 AM #25:	I fucking hate true crime podcasts they all suck --- I pray god will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in truth <cite>ultimate_reaver posted [p:985083080] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>I fucking hate true crime podcasts they all suck </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonPhoenix 05/16/25 12:26:56 AM #26:	I dont get it. It sounds like such a childish thing. Why the fuck do tiktokers censor death and suicide and kill? >_> --- https://imgur.com/u2HR4nG <cite>NeonPhoenix posted [p:985083101] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>I dont get it. It sounds like such a childish thing. Why the fuck do tiktokers censor death and suicide and kill? >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrandConjuraton 05/16/25 12:27:08 AM #27:	Ivynn posted... God, the internet sucks now. --- Lonely people with power, devoured by God. https://imgur.com/o21DN7r <cite>GrandConjuraton posted [p:985083103] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Ivynn posted... </cite><quote>God, the internet sucks now.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 05/16/25 12:27:18 AM #28:	Hambo posted... "Unalive" being used anywhere feels very dystopian. Like when YouTube starting burying or demonetizing videos that mentioned the coronavirus. Don't talk about the world and what happens in it cuz the sponsors don't like it. Thank you! ^_^ Yeah, it feels like the kind of sanitation you'd see in a fake utopia --- https://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif https://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif https://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:985083105] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Hambo posted... </cite><quote>"Unalive" being used anywhere feels very dystopian. Like when YouTube starting burying or demonetizing videos that mentioned the coronavirus. Don't talk about the world and what happens in it cuz the sponsors don't like it. Thank you! ^_^</quote>Yeah, it feels like the kind of sanitation you'd see in a fake utopia </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VideoboysaysCube 05/16/25 12:28:37 AM #29:	I'm just thinking long-term here, but I feel like the sanitation of language ultimately makes it more difficult to have meaningful discussions about said topics. Certain words should carry a certain connotation and weight to them, and by trying to weaken their impact, you're diluting their true meaning. --- This sentence has five words. This sentence has eight words. Only one sentence in this signature is true. <cite>VideoboysaysCube posted [p:985083112] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>I'm just thinking long-term here, but I feel like the sanitation of language ultimately makes it more difficult to have meaningful discussions about said topics. Certain words should carry a certain connotation and weight to them, and by trying to weaken their impact, you're diluting their true meaning. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hambo 05/16/25 12:30:14 AM #30:	ultimate_reaver posted... I fucking hate true crime podcasts they all suck Same, I hate true crime content in general. It's nothing but constant stories about people betraying their loved ones and doing horrible things to other people for their own benefit. It's exhausting and repetitive and depressing. But then throw in advertiser-friendly coded language and it's even worse. --- Hambo's alt. <cite>Hambo posted [p:985083124] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>ultimate_reaver posted... </cite><quote>I fucking hate true crime podcasts they all suck</quote>Same, I hate true crime content in general. It's nothing but constant stories about people betraying their loved ones and doing horrible things to other people for their own benefit. It's exhausting and repetitive and depressing. But then throw in advertiser-friendly coded language and it's even worse. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MorganTJ 05/16/25 12:40:48 AM #31:	Also, doing things like "dad" just makes it hard to filter out certain words if certain topics are bothering you. I don't think someone that reads "sicide" suddenly doesn't get bothered because it's slightly off - they're not stupid, they can read what it is. <cite>MorganTJ posted [p:985083183] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Also, doing things like "dad" just makes it hard to filter out certain words if certain topics are bothering you. I don't think someone that reads "sicide" suddenly doesn't get bothered because it's slightly off - they're not stupid, they can read what it is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Rika_Furude 05/16/25 12:55:20 AM #33:	Are most of the people self censoring doing it to avoid sites censors or just because they think its a trend and they want to look cool or without knowing why or something dumb <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:985083278] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Are most of the people self censoring doing it to avoid sites censors or just because they think its a trend and they want to look cool or without knowing why or something dumb </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheLiarParadox 05/16/25 1:06:24 AM #34:	Yeah the algorithm and and censors will fuck your shit sideways if you don't do this, so I understand that reason. Doing it outside of that is silly but that's just how language has always worked, so whatever. --- Spongebob is not a contraceptive. <cite>TheLiarParadox posted [p:985083347] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Yeah the algorithm and and censors will fuck your shit sideways if you don't do this, so I understand that reason.Doing it outside of that is silly but that's just how language has always worked, so whatever.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ReturnOfDevsman 05/16/25 1:07:10 AM #35:	That's slly. --- Arguing on CE be all like: https://youtu.be/JpRKrs67lOs?si=kPGA2RCKVHTdbVrJ <cite>ReturnOfDevsman posted [p:985083352] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>That's slly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 05/16/25 1:11:41 AM #36:	Turbam posted... You know what I really fucking despise. That "unalive" is what was chosen to represent suicide. The word "unalive" is humorous, and it's absolutely awful that such a humorous word is what was chosen to represent something so serious. I thought it was just in reference to killing in general (suicide or otherwise)? --- (2025-02-24) Not changing my sig until I feel like it. <cite>Trumble posted [p:985083376] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Turbam posted... </cite><quote>You know what I really fucking despise.That "unalive" is what was chosen to represent suicide.The word "unalive" is humorous, and it's absolutely awful that such a humorous word is what was chosen to represent something so serious.</quote>I thought it was just in reference to killing in general (suicide or otherwise)?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 05/16/25 1:12:49 AM #37:	Trumble posted... I thought it was just in reference to killing in general (suicide or otherwise)? I think it adapted with time but I'm about 80% sure the original context was outright "unalived themselves." --- He/Him http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:985083385] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Trumble posted... </cite><quote>I thought it was just in reference to killing in general (suicide or otherwise)?</quote>I think it adapted with time but I'm about 80% sure the original context was outright "unalived themselves."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Iyami 05/16/25 2:16:07 AM #38:	I can't wait to discuss the classic Robin Williams film, Unalive Poets Society. <cite>Iyami posted [p:985083692] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>I can't wait to discuss the classic Robin Williams film, Unalive Poets Society.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thompson 05/16/25 2:37:03 AM #39:	Iyami posted... I can't wait to discuss the classic Robin Williams film, Unalive Poets Society. Or the the video games Unalive or Alive and Red Unalive Redemption. --- Sigs are rather pointless, except if it's to showcase animation and images. <cite>Thompson posted [p:985083787] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Iyami posted... </cite><quote>I can't wait to discuss the classic Robin Williams film, Unalive Poets Society.</quote>Or the the video games Unalive or Alive and Red Unalive Redemption.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ExtremeLuchador 05/16/25 3:48:03 AM #40:	It doesn't beat people saying "ewe" instead of "you" on MSN news comments to avoid their AI moderation. --- "It was horrible," guard Jeff McInnis said. "I took 100 naps and we were still in the air." <cite>ExtremeLuchador posted [p:985083996] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>It doesn't beat people saying "ewe" instead of "you" on MSN news comments to avoid their AI moderation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AuthenticZac 05/16/25 4:52:28 AM #41:	Thompson posted... Or the the video games Unalive or Alive and Red Unalive Redemption. Or the well known phrase from Ben Franklin, "The Only Two Certainties in Life are Unalive and Taxes" --- https://i.imgur.com/MUJCZY9.png My Personal Backlog (I might have a problem) - https://www.backloggery.com/AuthenticZac <cite>AuthenticZac posted [p:985084156] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Thompson posted... </cite><quote>Or the the video games Unalive or Alive and Red Unalive Redemption.</quote>Or the well known phrase from Ben Franklin, "The Only Two Certainties in Life are Unalive and Taxes" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sonic_Cannon 05/16/25 4:57:24 AM #42:	Ivynn posted... To be clear, I understand avoiding trigger words for things like SA, but I don't agree with the demonetiziation processes employed by these sites. It's important to acknowledge also that most of this is unproven assumptions coming from users, rather than anything the platforms have ever actually stated or confirmed. It's quite possible the actual algorithm impact of changing these words is little to nothing. It's not like the people making the algorithms are stupid enough to not figure out the new words people use. --- Keep it green. <cite>Sonic_Cannon posted [p:985084168] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Ivynn posted... </cite><quote>To be clear, I understand avoiding trigger words for things like SA, but I don't agree with the demonetiziation processes employed by these sites.</quote>It's important to acknowledge also that most of this is unproven assumptions coming from users, rather than anything the platforms have ever actually stated or confirmed. It's quite possible the actual algorithm impact of changing these words is little to nothing. It's not like the people making the algorithms are stupid enough to not figure out the new words people use.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 05/16/25 5:54:13 AM #43:	Sonic_Cannon posted... It's not like the people making the algorithms are stupid enough to not figure out the new words people use. But in many cases, at least initially when they're introduced, euphemisms are considered acceptable in contexts where the original expression is not. "Unalive" and co may be being treated as euphemisms rather than censor bypasses. --- (2025-02-24) Not changing my sig until I feel like it. <cite>Trumble posted [p:985084338] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Sonic_Cannon posted... </cite><quote>It's not like the people making the algorithms are stupid enough to not figure out the new words people use.</quote>But in many cases, at least initially when they're introduced, euphemisms are considered acceptable in contexts where the original expression is not. "Unalive" and co may be being treated as euphemisms rather than censor bypasses.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sfcalimari 05/16/25 6:02:27 AM #44:	It was doubleplusungood when Biden tried to ban Tiktok --- "Tether even a roasted chicken." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo <cite>sfcalimari posted [p:985084375] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>It was doubleplusungood when Biden tried to ban Tiktok</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Umbreon 05/16/25 6:08:55 AM #45:	ExtremeLuchador posted... It doesn't beat people saying "ewe" instead of "you" on MSN news comments to avoid their AI moderation. Okay I don't get this one at all. --- Black Lives Matter. ~DYL~ (On mobile) <cite>Umbreon posted [p:985084401] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>ExtremeLuchador posted... </cite><quote>It doesn't beat people saying "ewe" instead of "you" on MSN news comments to avoid their AI moderation.</quote>Okay I don't get this one at all.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 05/16/25 7:45:14 AM #46:	Umbreon posted... Okay I don't get this one at all. Presumably the automated moderation (AI or the more traditional banned-words-list type) flags the word "you" in a low-effort attempt to auto-moderate personal attacks, so people are using "ewe" (which is pronounced the same in most dialects of English) as a censor bypass. --- (2025-02-24) Not changing my sig until I feel like it. <cite>Trumble posted [p:985084751] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Umbreon posted... </cite><quote>Okay I don't get this one at all.</quote>Presumably the automated moderation (AI or the more traditional banned-words-list type) flags the word "you" in a low-effort attempt to auto-moderate personal attacks, so people are using "ewe" (which is pronounced the same in most dialects of English) as a censor bypass.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rotterdammerung 05/16/25 7:51:24 AM #47:	Its a TikTok and twitch thing. Its silly as shit --- Evil begins when you begin to treat people as things. GNU STP They/them. Bad faith user <cite>Rotterdammerung posted [p:985084780] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Its a TikTok and twitch thing. Its silly as shit </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cheater87 05/16/25 7:54:42 AM #48:	YouTube is plagued by them also, same with muting them in the video, so stupid. --- Just call me Discount Dan. <cite>Cheater87 posted [p:985084796] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>YouTube is plagued by them also, same with muting them in the video, so stupid. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass 05/16/25 7:56:27 AM #49:	Phanir posted... All of the above. Also why "ass" is commonly typed "ahh" now and it infuriates me much more than it should. Never encountered that but yeah that would bug me too, lol. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Bass posted [p:985084802] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Phanir posted... </cite><quote>All of the above. Also why "ass" is commonly typed "ahh" now and it infuriates me much more than it should.</quote>Never encountered that but yeah that would bug me too, lol. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rick_alverado 05/16/25 8:09:56 AM #50:	Rotterdammerung posted... Its a TikTok and twitch thing. Its silly as shit Since when is it a Twitch thing? I spend most of my time there and never encounter it there. YouTube is where I see it a lot, despite spending significantly less time there. <cite>rick_alverado posted [p:985084853] in Why are ce... [t:80983191]...</cite> <quote>Rotterdammerung posted... </cite><quote>Its a TikTok and twitch thing. Its silly as shit</quote>Since when is it a Twitch thing? I spend most of my time there and never encounter it there. YouTube is where I see it a lot, despite spending significantly less time there.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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