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Leif · January 16, 2008, 07:32 PM

I'm probably being really nitpicky here, but humor me, please.

I'm not very savvy on programming, but is it possible to implement a filter that automatically changes the 'cute' mispellings of the names of candidates to asterisks, in similar manner to what is done for inappropriate language (at least I think it is). This would eliminate the Osamas, Shuckabies, Paulestinians, etc. They're funny sometimes, and I'm probably guilty of using an epithet on occasion as wel, but they just diminish the thread in which they're used and the forum in general.

I hate to complain. Maybe it's just my particular hangup. Is it possible? Thanks.

January 16, 2008, 07:32 PM	#1
Leif Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2005 Posts: 1,237	Names of Candidates I'm probably being really nitpicky here, but humor me, please. I'm not very savvy on programming, but is it possible to implement a filter that automatically changes the 'cute' mispellings of the names of candidates to asterisks, in similar manner to what is done for inappropriate language (at least I think it is). This would eliminate the Osamas, Shuckabies, Paulestinians, etc. They're funny sometimes, and I'm probably guilty of using an epithet on occasion as wel, but they just diminish the thread in which they're used and the forum in general. I hate to complain. Maybe it's just my particular hangup. Is it possible? Thanks.