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- k0d3rrr
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Ban the word "baka"
Except if someone uses it like “Freak no!” or “Oh my freaking freak why?”if the f word was a word in a diff language, should we unban it?Yes, because it's a common word in a different language
(Softened for Scratch's audience)
- 2Herios2Furious
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Ban the word "baka"
make a different thread requesting it to be unbanned lolif the f word was a word in a diff language, should we unban it?Yes, because it's a common word in a different language
- SoupBoot
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Ban the word "baka"
the comment is meant to be harmless, but isn't, so it still should be reported as it is very offensive (since otherwise the comment stays there). HOWEVER, you should most likely tell them what is wrong with the comment, as otherwise they would make the same mistake againthis is totally a dupe, github is banned on my school laptop though, so I cant use ocular :(If you are seeing the word in a comment you should let them know before you go around reporting people for it. The meme is still commonly used and the comment might have been harmless.
The title, baka means very offensive things in japanese, It a swear word there. And even if children don't get it and they think sussy baka is a small joke, it should still be banned for meaning offensive things.
edit: just because someone in english doesn't know its a swear, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be banned. ITS STILL A SWEAR AT THE END OF THE DAY
edit 2: I understand that it has a lot of translations in other languages. but japanese is not only the 2nd largest language in scratch (at least last time I checked), but is also where the word is from.
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If it is intended to be harmless, it should be treated as such. Just because “chair” could be inappropriate in another language doesn't mean we can't use it. It's an entirely different thing in English.
- 2Herios2Furious
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Ban the word "baka"
you are aware that any comment on scratch is public to the entire internet and people who speak languages other than english can view your posts?the comment is meant to be harmless, but isn't, so it still should be reported as it is very offensive (since otherwise the comment stays there). HOWEVER, you should most likely tell them what is wrong with the comment, as otherwise they would make the same mistake againthis is totally a dupe, github is banned on my school laptop though, so I cant use ocular :(If you are seeing the word in a comment you should let them know before you go around reporting people for it. The meme is still commonly used and the comment might have been harmless.
The title, baka means very offensive things in japanese, It a swear word there. And even if children don't get it and they think sussy baka is a small joke, it should still be banned for meaning offensive things.
edit: just because someone in english doesn't know its a swear, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be banned. ITS STILL A SWEAR AT THE END OF THE DAY
edit 2: I understand that it has a lot of translations in other languages. but japanese is not only the 2nd largest language in scratch (at least last time I checked), but is also where the word is from.
-Happy Scratching!
If it is intended to be harmless, it should be treated as such. Just because “chair” could be inappropriate in another language doesn't mean we can't use it. It's an entirely different thing in English.
also your intent shouldnt mean anything, it matters more how it effects ppl
(also the word “baka” when used in english isnt “an entirely different thing” its the exact same word as in japanese. dont spread false info.)
- Prince_Wolf1
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Ban the word "baka"
Don’5 even know what it is in a diff language but not making a topic if I don’t even know for suremake a different thread requesting it to be unbanned lolif the f word was a word in a diff language, should we unban it?Yes, because it's a common word in a different language
And not typing that into google translate because history
- SoupBoot
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Ban the word "baka"
you are aware that any comment on scratch is public to the entire internet and people who speak languages other than english can view your posts?the comment is meant to be harmless, but isn't, so it still should be reported as it is very offensive (since otherwise the comment stays there). HOWEVER, you should most likely tell them what is wrong with the comment, as otherwise they would make the same mistake againthis is totally a dupe, github is banned on my school laptop though, so I cant use ocular :(If you are seeing the word in a comment you should let them know before you go around reporting people for it. The meme is still commonly used and the comment might have been harmless.
The title, baka means very offensive things in japanese, It a swear word there. And even if children don't get it and they think sussy baka is a small joke, it should still be banned for meaning offensive things.
edit: just because someone in english doesn't know its a swear, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be banned. ITS STILL A SWEAR AT THE END OF THE DAY
edit 2: I understand that it has a lot of translations in other languages. but japanese is not only the 2nd largest language in scratch (at least last time I checked), but is also where the word is from.
-Happy Scratching!
If it is intended to be harmless, it should be treated as such. Just because “chair” could be inappropriate in another language doesn't mean we can't use it. It's an entirely different thing in English.
also your intent shouldnt mean anything, it matters more how it effects ppl
(also the word “baka” when used in english isnt “an entirely different thing” its the exact same word as in japanese. dont spread false info.)
I believe it is different enough. The word derived from memes, particularly “sussy baka”. When used in this context, it means someone who is acting silly or humorous, meaning no harm was dealt. When it comes to Scratch, it is based in America. While the word might be used in a bad way, it's the context that matters. If I were to include it in a list of negative connotations then yes, the word is bad. But anyone should be able to understand when a word is used in a phrase or the “silly” way. To conclude, people should report negative “baka” comments, but not silly “baka” comments.
- SoupBoot
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Ban the word "baka"
im losing brain cells because of the most weirdest and wackiest ways these people trying to find every possible reason to ban the word baka.Exactly ☠
like bro just ban the word in japanese symbols i don't get why you have to find every reason this wouldn't work.
- CoconutGator
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Ban the word "baka"
Everything in consideration, there are too many use cases where the word could be used innocently leading to censorship problems. Just report comments using “baka” in an inappropriate way and leave it at that.
- An0therRand0mC0der
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Ban the word "baka"
It isn't though, it was using your analogymake a different thread requesting it to be unbanned lolif the f word was a word in a diff language, should we unban it?Yes, because it's a common word in a different language
- ajskateboarder
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Ban the word "baka"
As many have said, “baka” has meanings in other languages (coming from English). I'll just list a few examples:
- Filipino: baka -> cow
- Hawaiian: baka -> smoke
- Hungarian: baka -> buck
- Danish: baka -> bake
- PkmnQ
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Ban the word "baka"
I have told you. The common meaning, I'd say about as common as the word “because”.Why only in Japanese characters?also baka is not a common word in any language but japanese afaik, yes, it means things in other languages, but i dont see any language where its a common enough word to warrant considerationI hear it very commonly here. Google Translate will tell you it means “cow”, but it has a second more common meaning. I can't think of the direct translation, but trust me, it's very common. I suggest only banning it in japanese characters.
- 48kxzh0tzz_____
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(#99)
if the f word was a word in a diff language, should we unban it?
ok if you think your point is so good, see if it means anything in a different language.
i'll wait for you.
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if the f word was a common word in the language, we could unban it, for that language.
Last edited by 48kxzh0tzz_____ (Dec. 15, 2022 14:35:35)
- 48kxzh0tzz_____
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Yes, because it's a common word in a different language
Except if someone uses it like “Freak no!” or “Oh my freaking freak why?”
(Softened for Scratch's audience)
also in french, i'm pretty sue there is a word that sounds similar to the f word that means seal.
Last edited by 48kxzh0tzz_____ (Dec. 15, 2022 14:33:10)
- 2Herios2Furious
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Ban the word "baka"
whether or not it is or isnt doesnt make my argument any more or less valid(#99)
if the f word was a word in a diff language, should we unban it?
ok if you think your point is so good, see if it means anything in a different language.
- 48kxzh0tzz_____
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Ban the word "baka"
whether or not it is or isnt doesnt make my argument any more or less valid
It does though. Baka has been proved to be used commonly in some languages. How is the f word being used commonly and is it even being used commonly in a language? If you can find one, maybe it will be whitelisted but not for “Oh my (fricking) gosh!”
Last edited by 48kxzh0tzz_____ (Dec. 15, 2022 14:42:08)
- 2Herios2Furious
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Ban the word "baka"
it doesnt bc it was an example to try and put your logic onto something else.whether or not it is or isnt doesnt make my argument any more or less valid
It does though. Baka has been proved to be used commonly in some languages. How is the f word being used commonly and is it even being used commonly in a language? If you can find one, maybe it will be whitelisted but not for "Oh my gosh!"
- 48kxzh0tzz_____
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Ban the word "baka"
(#116)
it doesnt bc it was an example to try and put your logic onto something else.
you literally make no sense, clarify a bit better.
- 2Herios2Furious
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Ban the word "baka"
how. skull emoji(#116)
it doesnt bc it was an example to try and put your logic onto something else.
you literally make no sense, clarify a bit better.
- SoupBoot
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Ban the word "baka"
The F-word was just a theoretical what-if that put English people into the shoes of Japnese people. The F-word isn't actually a normal word in other languages.(#116)
it doesnt bc it was an example to try and put your logic onto something else.
you literally make no sense, clarify a bit better.
- MikeFalls
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Ban the word "baka"
if it means something bad in japanese characters then ban it not the whole diddly darn word onto another languageim losing brain cells because of the most weirdest and wackiest ways these people trying to find every possible reason to ban the word baka.its literally a swear. that's it.
like bro just ban the word in japanese symbols i don't get why you have to find every reason this wouldn't work.
why only ban it in japanese characters?
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