- We're making this allowance for RP purposes. I don't want to see swearing or offensive language in non-RP channels ie don't use it in OOC, don't use it in local. We don't have a filter on the forums, but we don't really need to see it on the forums either. If you're way out in the middle of nowhere talking to a mate in local and no one else is around to hear you, that's one thing, but if I start seeing complaints that you're doing your best sailor impersonation in a non-RP chat, you will be at fault.



- No swearing or offensive language is to ever be directed towards another player OOCly in a manner that could be viewed as offensive. That's 'could be viewed', not 'was intended to be', so be careful.



- Use it in moderation. Do not become a swear word Gatling gun. Not everyone needs a spray.



- Swearing isn't for everyone. If someone asks you to tone it down, tone it down. It's a matter of respect and courtesy. We value a player's right to be comfortable in RP more than the right to shoot your mouth off.



- There is still a filter in place for some words, because there are some words we just don't need to see.



- If you don't think you can follow these guidelines, there's a simple solution; don't use the swearwords/offensive language. If you abuse it, go over the top or can't follow the rules, you'll be looking down the barrel of the full filter as well as warnings/bans. If there is abuse from a considerable number of players, we'll look at going back to what we had. Consider this a warning; if I get a complaint about language, I'll already be at least mildly displeased about having to go through logs, and if it turns out someone has been behaving like a peanut with a bad case of Tourettes, I will not be lenient.