I have a terrible problem with my language, for a lady that is. =) They just slip out! well I have a 2 year old so obviously i have been working real hard on my filter. I think we all still get the idea of what someone is saying even with the characters in place of the word.

supposedly they are pretty safe, but every the kids and i see one we yell "smartcar" and laugh. haha They just look so funny!

One more comment.... I have next door neighbors who don't appreciate potty mouths so I make sure to keep mine clean and filtered when I am around them as a common courtesy and a sign of respect.

I think the symbols representing obscenities get the point across just fine. There are people who go on sites like these who don't have a potty mouth so out of courtesy to them I think the filters are a good thing.

I'm getting used to a new computer and keep hitting the wrong keys! I should have gone neutral on this one because although I feel really bad for this father, killing someone in cold blood just makes things worse for the family members. This is a really difficult story. I wish people could understand that their actions can change the course of their lives (and the lives of others) in a split second.

The guy put himself at risk by jumping in the back of the truck. There is a good reason why there are laws about riding in the back of a truck. They are to protect people who are too stupid to do the smart thing. You also have to wonder if he was having a difficult time letting go of the relationship and continuing to contact her. It's a very sad story and a perfect illustration of how emotionally charged issues can have terrible result.

How could you possibly survive an accident in a car this size?

My how our thoughts change when we have a baby. The number one thing I would do is pay off my house, pay off all my other bills, put a good majority into savings then put the rest into a savings account for Rachael. I would take just a little bit and go shopping.

We have a great time being so damn dysfunctional; we love it.

I'm going to start working on the new feature tomorrow and depending on how things go will have the adjustments made ASAP. As always thanks for the input.

Sounds like a winner to me. Freedom of choice is a good thing. The Kazinec Family Christmas reference was intended as a pun. I've heard the stories of the gag gifts. You guys are a riot.

I know what you're saying but there is a big difference between censoring things down to a g rating and eliminating the display of a VERY small list of words (Five I believe) that I wouldn't use in front of my family.

Regardless though I'm finding myself convinced that it's not the place of the website to censor these words so I've come up with a very fair compromise.

I will be removing the language filter but will create a feature for users who'd prefer the family friendly version of the site to allow them to turn it on at will. Freedom of Speech is a beautiful thing; as is Freedom of Choice.

Could you imagine a censored Kazinek Family Christmas? It wouldn't be the same...

Just say no to PC.