The profanity filter is useful, but it does star out many words for no reason. For example, you can't type mantas; instead it's always manta*. You can't even type certain normal usernames and you can't write "je" (french for I) without it being starred either... *what's wrong with je?* I've started questioning the whole filter, as it highly restrains communication in-game. Still, knowing there are many underage users on Runescape, I feel it should not be removed. I do suggest however that it be improved. Besides, if you want a serious discussion Runescape is certainly not the right place for it. If you want to talk about topics such as homosexuality and political opinions, it is best done in forums dedicated to the subject. Most people on Runescape are there to have a break from their normal everyday lives; they want to enter an online adventure (hence the "online adventure game" quote under Runescape). It's hard to escape when people start swearing, being offensive or rude. So in one way, the profanity filter is there to save the essence of the game.