Point 4 of Guidelines

by Kaye Bewley
11th May 2012

4. Don't talk dirty. We want to keep things clean, which means no swear words, no vulgar comments, no sexually explicit language

Oh dear. I work with squaddies ... and my work (to add realism) has to have this kind of language in it. Is this going to present a problem? Or do I have to put **'s in wherever there's a word that some may deem offensive?

Kaye

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Thanks, admin team.

Is there anyway, that we could get a 'reply' type response on these blog posts? As it's really quite difficult seeing who's responded/replied to messages. I think I have to trawl through all my activity in order to find out who's responded to what I've suggested/messaged. Is this normal, or am I doing it wrong?

Kaye

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Kaye Bewley
15/05/2012

Hi Kaye,

Christopher and Victoria are spot on! We are tough on bad language, but only if it appears in the comments and questions sections. We don't mind clangers in your shared work, after all that may be how your character expresses themselves and a strong-minded character is hard to rein in! We simply ask that you include a warning at the beginning of your shared work or in the title.

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14/05/2012

Thank you Victoria and Christopher

It's more along the lines of the type of language that's used in films such as 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' etc. Meant in humour, and not meant to offend.

Kaye

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11/05/2012