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or you have to define the use of slang as acceptable and what makes it valid (and entries that can't be named in the forum)
Poll: BOTW Weekly Results Round H - Human
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or you have to define the use of slang as acceptable and what makes it valid (and entries that can't be named in the forum)
Sorry, I didn't read it properly. I thought both swearing entries were 0 points due to forum rules (which I initially agreed with) but if that no longer stands then I think;
If 'male chicken' is allowed, regardless of dictionary definition or slang, then any swear word should also be OK.
Therefore, ____faced should be a 5 pointer, due to swearing being allowed (male chicken) and 'Two Hearted' being a 5 pointer.
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****faced, in hindsight (holding my hand up here) I should have dismissed this immediately as an invalid entry on the grounds of swearing. The image had to be edited by myself so it could be posted. I therefore felt I should do the same with Ahleckz's image. For me, this was a mistake.
Going back to ****faced. Forgetting about the swearing but rather just breaking down the word. It becomes faced, faced isn't a body part. To get to face it must be broken down again.
Hearted, counts: Heart-ed.
I think if there is to be a poll, then it will be Ahleckz (**** up your Beaver), Feek (****Faced (a condition associated with alcohol consumption) and possibly Russinating (Cutthroat is a razor not a body part, but if we are separating the words then its fine)
Also, I need more popcorn....
Also, I need more popcorn....
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No, that won't be the poll.
As for popcorn, forget that, you require a packed lunch at the very least.
Round I will not be taking place until this is resolved.
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Its a tough one as I can see both sides to the argument. Its a bit harsh for people to come away with no points when they've made a good effort very much in the spirit of the week. Moreover, I think these entries are mostly better than wonky donkey which was judged fine for the Xmas week. To settle on an answer though I would say that I go along with the judges decision being final, especially as you have been shown to listen to counter arguments and change your scoring accordingly. In short, I support your latest scoring of the round as it stands.
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Come on guys let's just move on to next round.... Just a bit of fun and considering how much work DJ has to do each week I think his say should be final after discussions....please note a discussion is not just arguing until you get your own way....
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I don't mind how the round has been scored but I would just like confirmation on the issues raised.
If the first entry stands I would like confirmation that the name of the beer doesn't have to fall within the wider forum rules (I.e. swearies are acceptable in every round)
And to what extent the use of slang is acceptable.
If the first entry stands I would like confirmation that the name of the beer doesn't have to fall within the wider forum rules (I.e. swearies are acceptable in every round)
And to what extent the use of slang is acceptable.
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Ok you guys it is a bit of fun. DJ if you would like to take me to zero points and idsh em to the 0 pointers I am cool with that.
Next round.
Next round.
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Swearing will only be acceptable in Round X, reason being, I will edit any images where required. As for slang, we have already established it's a potential minefield. As such, it is still possible to navigate rather than fall foul. ie. take a gamble just like Ahleckz with slang that couldn't be more widely known to the masses.
Keep in mind that if any potential entry is awarded a zero, there will still be a chance via player vote and poll.
Speaking of polls. I've had a quick look through the comments, opinions and votes and it looks likely this round will have a poll.
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does **** not count as a swear on here?
I think if you can't type the name of the beer on the forum it can't be counted (with the exception of round X)
But what does "widely known to the masses" mean? how many people are required to know the slang phrase to deem it acceptable?
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The filter removes it by default, that doesn't mean in context it is swearing.
If I (as judge) deem it. If I award 0pts then other players vote and possibly even a poll.
Hence the gamble...
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So in the context what is the meaning of **** here? surely the thing that makes it a sweary on here is it's use as a body part, which is also what validates it as an entry? if its the context of the poem then it doesn't work
****faced just refers to drunkenness so in that context surely it's not a swear?
But we can't actually post the names of these beers on this site, so how can they be judged?
So the use of slang is completely undefined and can be acceptable if you deem it be widely known, so we have to second guess not only the use of slang but your knowledge of it too?
Opens up huge can of worms for no real reason, should either be acceptable or not imo
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Who said I was referring to Ahleckz's post? Example:
As for ****faced. It breaks forum rules with ****, it's that simple.
Hence as mentioned, so many times before and yet again.... the gamble.
You takes your chance, you might win or you may not. The fail safe in failure being player debate/vote and possible poll.
There is supposed to be an element of fun in the competition.
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