[WikiEN-l] Re: Suggestions for a work-safe encyclopedia

Thu Apr 14 16:18:07 UTC 2005

> Whose workplace?  I know a couple who who work in a sex-toy shop.  Their
> work involves using words like "clitoris" and "fellatio" (though they'd
> almost certainly use earthier terms) all day.

I think we all know what is being refured to

> Attempting to reduce Wikipedia to some kind of lowest common denominator
> of inoffensiveness is just as absurd on the grounds of "being work-safe"
> as it is on the grounds of "being child-safe".  It is an impossible
> goal; but attempting to pursue it can cause untold harm to the project
> in the form of chilling effects, irreconcilable disputes, and biased
> coverage.

Evidence?

> Wikipedia doesn't need censorious categorization.  We are getting on
> _just fine_ without it.  Speculations of the sort, "If we don't put up
> some kind of censorship, we could get sued!" are the "Niger yellowcake"
> of this discussion -- a nonexistent threat that is being pounded on to
> justify a preexisting agenda.

Evidence? Are you a lawer? Are you giving your formal legal opion?

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geni