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Nov 26, 2005, 01:07 PM
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Since no other administrator has volunteered their opinion here, I shall state mine. Based on my understanding of the JCF rules, I would not have removed the word. Michael's original post had basis for removal, as it was fairly suggestive (which Derby stated in the edit notice), but I don't feel Trafton's use of the word was anything more than 'sex-related discussion in a general way.'

As far as I know, this specific subject has not been brought up officially amongst administrators, so there is no set policy about it. In removing it, Derby used his own judgement and interpretation of our rather unwritten rules. For something with no specific policy, it can be expected that different administrators would have different opinions.

I would, however, implore Derby to respond to this thread with his reasoning. Edit contestations with valid basis (i.e. one believes the rules do not support the edit) are allowed and even encouraged, and resolving this specific issue might lessen future uncertainty about it.
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