h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Ok...that explains it... consider me enlightened...

peace.

*considering the theory enlightened*

I knew the uncensored one would go. I was surprised that the censored one went as well. Actually its quite interesting as *that* word put in a longish posting which asked what it meant got a few stars and stayed in. But my short post which used it as statement and insult got removed. Ahh, the subtleties of moderation

Anyway the word c[the letters * and * have been (doubly) self moderated]t is an old (and we're talking 13th Century here) word for vagina. It has had an interesting history in terms of its acceptability in polite (or any) conversation and is generally agreed to be the most offensive word in the English language (as spoken in England). This however has not stopped it being broadcast in a number of dramas on British television in recent years.

Everyone happy now?

BTW I think fascists are right c............

...and consider GD is taking too long typing his posts

BTW: the most offencive word in America would probably f***... though it gets thrown in movies and junk like that (hasnt made tv yet, thankfully)...

peace.

*runs off to find that zaphodsomethingists thingy*

Belgium?

do you want a lifetime ban???

belgium who?

peace.

A life time ban would be interesting... it would mean then that I would have re-register and wait untill they realize it is me and kick me off again and the cycle would continue. *grin*

peace.

See, I told you I'd get a nice sweet (automated) e-mail from the Mods about *those* postings. ------------------ Dear h2g2 Researcher, Thank you for contributing to h2g2. Unfortunately we've had to remove your Posting below because it contravenes the h2g2 House Rules, which you can find at http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/HouseRules It has been removed on the grounds that it contains content that other readers may find offensive. If you would like to re-write your contribution to remove the problem, then we'd be very happy for you to post it again. If you disagree with this moderation decision please reply to this email and one of the h2g2 Editors will respond within normal working hours. Best wishes, The h2g2 Moderation Team URL of content (now removed): http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/F19585?Thread=152878&post=1515864 Subject: What would you ask Hitler? Posting: *no need to repeat the "offense". You guys know what the posting said * This e-mail, and any attachment, is confidential. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system, do not use or disclose the information in any way, and notify me immediately. The contents of this message may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC, unless specifically stated. --------------------- And of course I've got another e-mail for the other posting, but with just two characters changed

the next two postings are a test

c**t

The e-mail was "confidential", eh? I wonder how long it will take for that post to get censored, then...

*biggrin*

peace.

nazi

Belgium. In the Hitch Hikers Guide To The Galaxy (familiar?) books, the word *Belgium* is the most offensive word that it is possible to utter.

This I feel is a little unfair. True, much of the country is very dull to look at, and the people are often a little too humourless for their own good. But they do produce excellent beer and chips (french fries)

I bet the real obscenities like 'rape' 'murder' and 'war' will go uncensored too

The most gratious (sp? is that the actuall word?) use of the word "Belgium"

I laughed at that part. yup.

Oi.

peace.

This thread is now getting really complicated to follow

1) Don't say *that* word just for effect (BTW have you recieved your ticking off e-mail from the mods yet )

2) Don't talk about lifetime bans. The pain and grief over LeKZ et al makes it all not worth it!

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yup. that was real [edited by moderator]. remind me not to use [edited by moderator] ever ever ever again!

peace.