Let the flaming begin - Forum Rules ?

[simonm]

Until this thread descended into the gutter it rarely seemed necessary, but I'd now be happy to see some rules along the lines suggested. Those employing profanity with such exuberance here may regard themselves as Malcolm Tuckers, yet it mostly comes across as puerile and lowers the tone of the place.
The use of the synonym for vulva is particularly unpleasant.
Choosing to use offensive language has nothing to do with free speech, leaving it out is simply a matter of respect towards others. On a public forum it's pretty much akin to screaming obscenities in the street. I'd rather those so inarticulate that they have to use abusive language towards someone to get their point across did so in a private message.

Thanks for phrasing this so well. It's nice to see I'm not entirely alone.  Tbh I don't have an issue with mild or infrequent swearing but posts that are designed to cause offense or vulgarity just make me cringe compared to the rest of the quality banter.
Arse, my stfu isn't working on myself.