I'll take your word for it, even if it seems odd; many things about programming seem odd to non-programmers. Still, a filter that prevents posting profanity would satisfy such checks without inhibiting anyone. I'm NOT suggesting RAFO do as other sites have, disallowing special characters or html tags within words solely to enforce language policies (although if censorship is so horrid, why can't I link porn...? ) I'm simply saying an innocuous and inconspicuous feature could significantly expand accessibility of a young site while handcuffing no one.

We're not debating swearing on RAFO; that's not going anywhere (at least, I hope not). We're debating whether we should have the ability to proudly say, "This site HAS no language filter", which seems a pretty small thing for which to sacrifice dozens or perhaps hundreds of potential members. Put another way: Which do you think RAFO needs more right now, new blood, or the ability to write "shit" instead of "shit"?