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Shalashaska Aug 2, 2016 @ 3:12am
Swearing and cursing
Is it allowed to swear and curse when writing a review? I have reported a review for blasphemy, but it's still there...
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GeoB99 Aug 2, 2016 @ 3:38am 
Swearing / cursing on posts is considered as inflammatory thus not allowed by Steam rules and guidelines. If that review is still there then the moderators didn't have time to look up, just be patient.
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cinedine Aug 2, 2016 @ 4:03am 
A review will not be taken down because the writer used a four-letter-word in it. If it's nothing but them and insulting to the developers or the community, then you have a point.
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Shalashaska Aug 2, 2016 @ 4:27am 
I won't translate/quote such "review"; it's basically a rant.
That said, I really hope one Mod will check that review ASAP.
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pasa Aug 2, 2016 @ 7:26am 
I recently saw a review that was full of heart symbols. But it was pretty helpful.

I just fail to see a reason why would it be considered harmful or be taken down.

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Spawn of Totoro Aug 2, 2016 @ 7:56am 
As long as they are not bypass the filter, there isn't any issue. Excessive hearts may cause people to downvote the review, so the issue is self correcting.

As for blasphemy[www.merriam-webster.com], I do not think that is reportable in and of itself.

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Shalashaska Aug 2, 2016 @ 3:56pm 
So, if I insult someone I can be blamed, but if I insult his God none can say word on that?
That's just great...
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El poco nuez del muerte Aug 2, 2016 @ 4:10pm 
Originally posted by Shalashaska:
So, if I insult someone I can be blamed, but if I insult his God none can say word on that?
That's just great...

If that god exists I am quite sure he can deal with it. The problem with blasphemy is that there is no hard rule as to what is and what is not blasphemy. One mans innocent comment is another mans unforgivable blasphemy. Where to draw the line?

Insulting a deity, that is always a case of taking insult on behalf of someone else. I don't think any god would need to be defended.
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cinedine Aug 2, 2016 @ 4:13pm 
Originally posted by Shalashaska:
So, if I insult someone I can be blamed, but if I insult his God none can say word on that?
That's just great...

Because religion is personal. Your belief does not necessarily correspond to the belief of the majority of Valve employees and it surely is not that of the majority of Steam users. Steam treats all religions equal - they all should stay away. If you read the guidelines and rules religion is up there with politics as a taboo topic.
I anything which hurts the feelings of someone who stumples upon it would be removed, user generated content would be a barren wasteland.
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