I believe as this community is essentially a parliamentary session, any vulgar or obscene commentary should be strongly discouraged. Much like the speaker of the house, moderators should consistently remind those who break the above guideline to refrain. Repeat offenders / extreme examples should be subject to a temporary ban.
Thoughts?
edit: I wonder what people think is the purpose of downvotes? Do you not want to have the discussion?
I have to agree with the others that this rule is unnecessary. @sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works said it best:
And besides, I want to be able to say “Ban that fucking Nazi piece of shit!” or “Send that fucking gulag loving tankie to Bantown!”
I would argue that the language you have just employed in your example is not appropriate for the Agora as it detracts from the purpose of the community. Take it to main street.
And in my over-exaggerated examples, you’d be right, since they fail the Be Civil rule.
But how about this one?
This user’s intent was to be an asshole and a troll, and we should adjust the rules to disallow that type of conduct.
I’m not sure what’s more subjective to judge a person’s intent or to judge their use of certain words. Anyways point well taken.
Rule of law should derive from main street. Not ivory towers, noble titles, or watery tarts handing out scimitars