The Agora
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Yeah, I'm not sure I agree.
Definitely understand your point, but this is the internet after all. Will I be reprimanded if I use "fucking" or "shit" to really make a point I'm passionate about? Is it okay if the context is alright? Is it bad if I use 2 curse words but 1 is okay? Who's to say?
Context will be big. Straight up vulgar, hateful speech is already not allowed, so I don't think we need to add to it unnecessarily.
I guess I assumed that if the instance has a general stance on hateful, bigoted speech then any community attached within it would have to follow suit. Especially one tied specifically to the progression of the instance's community.
I don't feel like additional restrictions on Agora with that already in place is needed, imo.
This makes sense to me. I have to wonder how fast this community will be sidetracked with pointless comments if people wander in thinking it's the 'main' sub. My thinking was - if you shouldn't say it in a parliamentary setting, it should not be said in the Agora. Aw but that's not fun! one might think... again I would say take it to main street. just my opinion.