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I don't think it's necessary to go back and delete every naughty word or adult act in the existing story threads. I think in those cases it's enough to simply tone it down a little from this point on. Or, if possible, continue the action in a new story thread, perhaps with a link to the original thread in the first post so that people can go back and read what they missed.

As moderator of MMB, I took it upon myself to edit the title of Lardy's "I'm Baaaaaack" thread, since several people had expressed concern about the F-word in it. I then sent a PM to him to explain what I did and why I did it. I also gave him the option of changing my wording of the thread title himself if he had a preference over what I chose.

Even after I gave IB my old Fake Id?

(A constant need for levity is part of my early morning activities )

I knew when Lardy posted that subject that people might raise a few eyebrows. But knowing Lardy, he would have gladly changed it the second someone told him that it made it uncomfortable. He was just extremely excited to be posting here after months of being 'exiled' and only being able to communicate through occasional emails to people.

I think it's good that guidelines are being set, because there are people (like LardLad and I) that can really push the envelope in the things we write, but would never, ever want to offend or make another poster uncomfortable. So now that the board has had a gentle reminder about when to not cross the line, I think the tag threads and other threads will easily adapt. And the PM function on this board is great, since anyone who ever feels that Lardy or anyone has pushed too far can just PM him and let him know. I know that he, and most people here, wouldn't ever take offense to being PMed for something like that and would be more than happy to edit it to make sure everyone is comfortable.

Well, Lardy's original post from when he first joined still stands, F-word and all. I guess the visible presence of a minor among us helps to remind me we are not alone here.

These things don't necessarily offend me, I was a Marine after all, I just like this place to not be on any parents lists of places their children can't visit on the net. Or that creators feel uncomfortable posting here. Or even DC sending us a shut down notice if they feel we're defacing their properties in anyway.

Yeah, I agree with you there definately Gary ! Especially the parents, creators or DC feeling uncomfortable part.

But can we still gossip about you in the Secret Trophy Room thread ?

[Cobalt Kid]
{[...] I know that he, and most people here, wouldn't ever take offense to being PMed for something like that and would be more than happy to edit it to make sure everyone is comfortable. }

I would second that. Don't assume that the person involved won't listen to your concerns or try to address them. Try saying something!

Please, I would ask, talk to the person involved first about concerns with a specific posting. And only then to a moderator. And only then to the overworked Gary and Scott.

And lest anyone feel this is a Lardy issue, remember that I\'ve been concerned about this long before Lardlad\'s return.

I think most of us have been guilty of taking things a bit far at times (even me), this is just a plea for us all to be more aware that we're open to the general public and not just a bunch of friends hanging out and swapping stories. It's easy to forget sometimes.

And I'm just beating this dead horse again, to say this isn't about one or two people. I don't want anyone to feel singled out.