Kathy ApplebaumMar 7, 2023
Daryl the Admin

Post whatever you want (within your server's rules).
But please don't use euphemisms for things.

Maybe you did that on other sites to avoid the dogpiling based on searches of words. But there is no full-text search here, so it's not an issue.

What is does impact is those who have put up filters on specific words or phrases. So if you say Frump instead of the former president of the US, that filter won't work. Or if you say Melon instead of a certain CEO, same issue.

Just use the word. Thx.

Mar 6, 2023 at 10:16pmWeb
Show threadMr. Funk E. Dude 🍑💨Mar 6, 2023

@djwfyi I've been guilty of this when it comes to... to...to...TWITTER!!!

🤮

Regardless, I get what you are saying, and you are right. It is a bad habit and it circumvents filters, which, I will admit, I hadn't thought of.

So thanks for making me reconsider.

Show threadJacob 🫡. FordMar 6, 2023
Voldemort
Show threadJacob 🫡. FordMar 6, 2023
@djwfyi you said “the other site”
Show threadJamie TehMar 7, 2023
@djwfyi Except there's this weird thing where everyone uses euphemisms when talking about Twitter. Oops. I said it.
Show threadAT-AT Assault 🏳️‍⚧️Mar 7, 2023

@djwfyi

"Just use the word. Thx."

Just use "Thanks", Thanks. Some people want to filter out basic decency, and they should be able to do that. :P

Show threadHaelwenn /элвэн/ Mar 7, 2023
@djwfyi
>But there is no full-text search here, so it's not an issue.

There is, Mastodon Limitations aren't universal. Heck imagine if Peertube wouldn't have full-text search.
Show threadAllen StenhausMar 7, 2023
@djwfyi Thank you for saying this. Circumventing keyword mutes is, IMO, as bad as intentionally refusing to use content warnings. You are taking a layer of protection from others, & for what?