| ??? 02/19/08 23:06 Read: times |
#151181 - Planned Responding to: ???'s previous message |
Richard Erlacher said:
I've noticed, however, that there's some active reformatting, e.g. the deletion of one of the two spaces that normally follow a period, when I use 8052.COM. If that's done by 8052.COM, then I suspect 8052.COM could also filter out the sort of undesirable constructs like SMS objects. It would be particularly helpful if refusal to accept the common SMS objects were accompanied by an exhortation to read the site rules. This is already planned, though I'm not quite sure when yet. Presumably it won't prohibit SMS since it could get it wrong. But if someone attempts to post with SMS the system will automatically put them in preview mode, highlight the offending words, and tell them that if the content is SMS that they should eliminate it--it might even offer suggestions (show them their crossed-out SMS and offer the substitution) and then allow them to accept the suggestions. Other offensive terms, e.g. idiot, nincompoop, etc, could also be filtered out, since all it would require once such a feature were in place, would be addition to a database. Perhaps it would be useful to incorporate the generation of a warning that use of such terms is likely to attract the moderator's attention, resulting in a risk of deletion. Very good idea. Certain words could be banned entirely and others could generate that warning that you suggestion (and probably immediately send me an email notifying me that someone is choosing to live on the edge). Regards, Craig Steiner |
