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    When I found this forum, I was happy. "Finally!" I thought, "A place on the Internet where intelligent people gather to discuss literature!" And then I see a "NO SWEARING" rule. Censorship on a literature site is kind of counter-productive. Plus, so many of my favorite stories contain swear words, most notably the works of the supremely eloquent David Foster Wallace. I had hoped to find someone to discuss such said works with on this site, but I guess that's not going to happen. I am a sad Anon.

    Um, BYE.

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    Oh, dear. So brief a stay - we can never know what sparkling gems of wit and insight we might have been party to. It's a tragically lost opportunity for all LitNetters.


    ...then again - f*** him.

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    The swearing rule is so this forum can be accessible to all ages. The forum owners don't want kids to be shut out, especially at schools.

    That being said, you can swear here. It's just censored. And if you're too ****ing dense to figure out what swear word is being used in place of the asterisks, your **** out of luck, as your dumbass probably shouldn't be here anyways.

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    There should be a minimum number of posts required to start threads.
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    So should we all discuss literature like: "Dante's **** is ****ed up! There's like guys with backwards heads rolling around in ****!"

    or

    "Wtf is up with Hedda Gabler? That's one crazy-*** *****!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by DanielBenoit View Post
    So should we all discuss literature like: "Dante's **** is ****ed up! There's like guys with backwards heads rolling around in ****!"

    or

    "Wtf is up with Hedda Gabler? That's one crazy-*** *****!"

    Ha
    ha! very funny!
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    Hedda Gabler is one crazy *** *****.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anonymous C View Post
    I am a sad Anon.
    Indeed you are.
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    You mean you're leaving just because you are not allowed to swear? Come on, if you're leaving, make it a big deal. Something like swearing against one of us, then we report you to the mods and THAT would be a memorable departure You are leaving without glory. That's WHY YOU'RE SAD

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    "A place on the internet where intelligent people gather to discuss literature!"


    Had Anonymous C thought about his statment he would understand that the Intelligence he speaks of makes this forum special in the fact that there is not a need to swear. we use our INTELLIGENCE to fill in the blank. Take Mutatis for example, I know exactly what words he implied. It is the ability to use context clues, and implied meaning two skills that are taught in 5th grade literature. Anyone can say something blatently, but it takes true intellect to be able to phrase something so that the appropriate audience understands but the youth audiance retains access to our beloved sight.

    So if you are such an ignorant fool that you can not comprehend this simple curtousy than you do NOT deserve to be a part of our community. This community of INTELLIGENT and diverse people, is based on a mutural respect and common courtesy to all ages, which is what this site was based on, and that our community is better off without the likes of such a person. So I leave this poster with the reply of good riddance!

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    ****in' A, Steph.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandi View Post
    ****in' A, Steph.
    lol yes?

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    There's also the rather odd paradox of making a post stating that you won't be making any posts..?

    Ah well, dang it all to heck!
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