Overpowered Block and Curious Terms

[LadyMilla]

That article has nothing to do with "intelligence". It examined verbal fluency.

 

https://skeptoid.com/blog/2016/06/07/are-people-who-swear-more-intelligent/

 

What the study actually said was:

 

"Taboo fluency was positively correlated with the Big Five personality traits neuroticism and openness and negatively correlated with agreeableness and conscientiousness."

 

and the summary of its findings was that "the ability to generate taboo language is not an index of overall language poverty." It says nothing about intelligence.

[DoctorKaizeld]

What LadyMilla said.

 

 

But A website almost solely dedicated to CBBE and the thousands of skimpy and slutty outfits that objectify women?

as a woman... I don't care about objectifying a computer program... which is an object in the first place and making it attractive. seriously that is a whole different "issue"

 

 

I refuse... to believe you can't see the hypocrisy there? Like, are we adults or are we not adults? Adults cuss. A lot usually. And chances are, if you're downloading a mod for the pure sake of watching boobies jiggle... you're propably not concerned with someone cussing.

it's not that we care about people swearing we care about how people use profanity. in the case you mentioned where it is used as a means to put emphasis on things the ban is more to block out jerks who want to insult others. as this is a written environment and not a vocal one where swearing is actually a good quick way to express your point you don't need the ability to swear. write it out without profanity and you will be fine.

 

 

Its that thin skin thing. It's pretty obvious at this point I think. We already have this idea that gamers are nerds. Nerds with already weak self images, and insecurities. Nerds who can't take critiques or cussing-- at them. (not my generalizations, just common stereotypes). But nerds who will download big boob mods all day. Because THATS different...

sure people have thin skins... but who cares? that is natural. in this written environment you have zero need to use profanity and can make due without it.

 

 

...I digress.

... but... nevermind gonna pass on this part

[aphilion]

That article has nothing to do with "intelligence". It examined verbal fluency.

 

https://skeptoid.com/blog/2016/06/07/are-people-who-swear-more-intelligent/

 

What the study actually said was:

 

"Taboo fluency was positively correlated with the Big Five personality traits neuroticism and openness and negatively correlated with agreeableness and conscientiousness."

 

and the summary of its findings was that "the ability to generate taboo language is not an index of overall language poverty." It says nothing about intelligence.

Yeah yeah... cursing is bad...especially for a mod site that mods a game that ridiculously blows people up into little pieces. And I'm intelligent and I curse. So there you go. Cussing just to cuss and tactful potty mouth are two different things. In fact, the University of Rochester researchers asked 1,000 people about 400 everyday habits — ranging from singing in the shower to swearing — and found potty mouths tend to have higher IQs. Soo there yah go. There's a bunch of articles that say the same. But that's not really what this OC is about.

Edited July 5, 2018 by aphilion

[aphilion]

What LadyMilla said.

 

 

But A website almost solely dedicated to CBBE and the thousands of skimpy and slutty outfits that objectify women?

as a woman... I don't care about objectifying a computer program... which is an object in the first place and making it attractive. seriously that is a whole different "issue"

 

 

I refuse... to believe you can't see the hypocrisy there? Like, are we adults or are we not adults? Adults cuss. A lot usually. And chances are, if you're downloading a mod for the pure sake of watching boobies jiggle... you're propably not concerned with someone cussing.

it's not that we care about people swearing we care about how people use profanity. in the case you mentioned where it is used as a means to put emphasis on things the ban is more to block out jerks who want to insult others. as this is a written environment and not a vocal one where swearing is actually a good quick way to express your point you don't need the ability to swear. write it out without profanity and you will be fine.

 

 

Its that thin skin thing. It's pretty obvious at this point I think. We already have this idea that gamers are nerds. Nerds with already weak self images, and insecurities. Nerds who can't take critiques or cussing-- at them. (not my generalizations, just common stereotypes). But nerds who will download big boob mods all day. Because THATS different...

sure people have thin skins... but who cares? that is natural. in this written environment you have zero need to use profanity and can make due without it.

 

 

...I digress.

... but... nevermind gonna pass on this part

LadyMilla is mistaken, and deviating from the OC.

As a woman, you don't have to care. Your care doesn't conflict with the blatant hypocracy of A=good B=bad, when both a and b could be viewed as inappropriate and or offensive.

As far as cussing or not cussing- all you need to do to get blocked is to post on their mod. Thats all. No other reason needed. Profanity or not, it wouldn't have mattered. Mr sensitive pants would've blocked me regardless. "Only he has the power"... and I find that weak.

Who cares? I do. In a website full of guns, violence, nudes and like I said-- even creepy kid mods... I think profanity should be a little bit more relaxed or sometimes ignored. And the nexus guidelines are somewhat vague anyways from what I could find... it just seems an excuse for the thinskinned to block, ban or report people, that MA's or posters want to complain about.

 

Now I'm not saying there isn't trolls, or just plain... yuck with words... but I think most individuals can tell the difference between cooth and tact with profanity... and a 13 year old dropping the n-word, just because...

 

...or maybe people don't and that's why I'm confounded.

Edited July 5, 2018 by aphilion

[Dark0ne]

And I'm intelligent and I curse

 

As a self-professed "intelligent" person (and, I assume, humble as well?), can you explain the correlation between swearing and nudity you think exists?

[aphilion]

 

And I'm intelligent and I curse

 

As a self-professed "intelligent" person (and, I assume, humble as well?), can you explain the correlation between swearing and nudity you think exists?

 

This is why I'm not a fan of forums... people attempt, poorly may I add, to pick apart statements or pieces of posts, as if picking apart things that have nothing to do with the OC, somehow invalidates the OC. It doesn't. That being said: I draw exceptionally well. Does that mean I'm not allowed to admit what I do well? It's no secret that I draw. A lot. Its my career. And it's not vain to agree with objective observation. Why would thought process or intelligence be different? I was merely proving a point. I'm intelligent, and I cuss a lot. Cussing does not denote a lack of intelligence or control. It's merely another form of expression. A very, very useful one. And me being humble, or pretentious, is irrelevant to the convo.

 

 

Correlation? Sex. Violence. Nudity. Swearing. All adult topics. If you put your big boy pants on and download a sweet pair of titties to watch as you run around your game blowing people up in super slow mo...body parts flying, and then, are harmed by the extreme profanity of an adult word... you're either living in lala land, or (more likely), cherry piking what should and shouldn't be appropriate adult behavior. Which, is exactly my point. It's hypocritical to say the least. Adult themes are adult themes. Its like the backwardness of bethesda: we're going to make a game, with cussing, blood and guts, pillaging monsters and irradiated adult themes... but how dare you put a mod with titties in our game!!! Or Sex!!! Banned!!!

 

The reverse is equally (enter f word)ing stupid. See? When used appropriately, a cuss word can make quite the point.

 

I rest my case.

Edited July 6, 2018 by aphilion

[aphilion]

 

And I'm intelligent and I curse

 

As a self-professed "intelligent" person (and, I assume, humble as well?), can you explain the correlation between swearing and nudity you think exists?

 

Ps- you're the owner? Or is someone posting with your name? If so, may I add as a person who has frequented your site for almost ten years: Bravo. For 9 years I have been completely enthralled and I sometimes (recklessly) spend waaaaay to much time perusing the nexus looking at the dope mods. It's a wonderful site, and a gift to gamers... Albeit the OC I was complaining about. Not wanting to kss your butt, but this place is awesome... but the block feature? Way too easy for modders. And the message that comes up was not only belittling, it's unnecessary and... well, putting ma's in the stance of "in the right" automatically. Especially when I couldn't even message the author to even ask why I was blocked... or to apologize.

[DoctorKaizeld]

That is the site owner. Also what is the message you get when your blocked. I've never been blocked before so I don't know what it says.

 

Also to get back into contact with someone who blocked you you just ask a staff member to help.

[aphilion]

That is the site owner. Also what is the message you get when your blocked. I've never been blocked before so I don't know what it says.

 

Also to get back into contact with someone who blocked you you just ask a staff member to help.

“The author of this mod has blocked your access to this file. This is not an error with the site and the Nexus staff will not get involved with unblocking your access, so do not contact the moderation team for help. Accessing an author's mod page is a privilege, not your right.You can try to amicably resolve this issue with the mod author, if they'll let you, but be warned: if you are rude or break our terms of service when contacting the mod author and they report you it's extremely likely you will be banned completely from these sites. Is it worth it? You decide.”

 

Doesn't leave me a lot of options.

 

Now... In the MA's defense, I did call him a dick. Let me elaborate: I praised his mods, stating that they are the best player homes available. I then said, I play mostly on XBOX, and was curious why he was so against posting on bethesda, and if he/she would reconsider, or let me or someone else port them. He replied: NO

 

Yeah. After praising him, and then politely asking him a simple question, it would've been nice to be treated with a little more respect. Like I said, I've hung out with rockstars who treat people better (not an ego thing, just making a point again). Where I come from, his response was rude as hell, and not only that, it didn't offer any explanation. Not that they needed to give me one. But politeness goes a long way, especially after someone rubs your ego. So I said something to effect of "so not only do you make amazing player homes, you're also a dick. Thanks for the clarification". Lol. Maybe it was a little unwarranted. We all have bad days... but he not only blocked me, but he also blocked any ability to message him, which if I could've I would've probably apologized. He may be rude, but he makes cool mods.

 

But after researching the terms, and also being completely dumbfounded by the message of being blocked, I wondered if the language is what lead him to the blockage. But then I read, "as long as you post on their mod, they can block you..." which lead me to make tis thread. Because, yes these MA's don't have to share their hard work-- but if you're that thin skinned... maybe don't put yourself in public. I don't know... I admit I could be completely in the wrong with that. I'm secure enough to admit fault.

 

But it doesnt change my thoughts on the OC. Overpowered block tool. Cherry picked terms. Like I said, some of these mods are a pedo's wet dream... which is super gross and offensive (I believe it was actually on the skyrim mod link "beautiful children" or something like that... YUCK!) but my annoyance made me realize how ridiculous it was not to cuss on an presumed adult website...

 

And I honestly didn't know I'd catch the owners attention. From what I've read, Nexus bans and you don't get to come back. My pride isn't worth that. But neither is my integrity. The block tool is broken. And there should be a disclaimer in the forums stating that people may use adult language. As long as its not hate language or overtly offensive (like f*** you). I can assume moderators can handle that sort of thing.

 

I don't know. Now I feel bad because I'd like to praise Nexus and its owner for being mostly a great website. The Nexus mod program is the jammy jam. But this? This really bothers me. enough to create a forum (which in 9 years I've never done). In 9 years I've never been blocked or had any trouble.

Edited July 6, 2018 by aphilion

[DoctorKaizeld]

... you deserved to get blocked honestly... this whole thread is you getting mad because someone else thought (rightfully so) you were being a jerk. on top of a flimsy argument about not being allowed to use profanity. wow... just wow