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Odd question about censorship

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Sorry if this isn't the most discussion worthy topic, but I noticed something recently that has been a pleasent surprise.

 

 

 

Recently, I have seen/heard on American television that a lot more profanity is being said, and some words are no longer being filtered(or said on news stations). I quite like this "change", but I'm not sure if it is real or not. So, has something happened to censorship laws really recently that has changed this or am I just hallucinating?

 

 

 

(feel free to talk about censorship in general once I get an answer)

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Well over time a lot more stuff has been allowed. But I am not really sure about very recent change.

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I'm not really sure about the legal side of it, but I've noticed a similar thing in Australian TV. I don't really know if it's a genuine trend or not, though.

I've seen a change in censorship in New Zealand too, Family Guy isn't censored or anything.

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I'm not really sure about the legal side of it, but I've noticed a similar thing in Australian TV. I don't really know if it's a genuine trend or not, though.

 

 

 

Radio as well, I think. :-k

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Well I live in the UK and the censorship has always been more loose than America and many other countries and I haven't noticed a change here recently so I guess all of you are finally catching up with us! ;-)

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People on ESPN can apparently say damn and hell now, as I have heard it quite a bit.

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Well it does appear the censor is not being used much right now.

 

 

 

Even on video games. :(

There are no censorship laws pertaining to swearing that I'm aware of, at least in Canada. The entire reason for censoring specific words was just so as not to piss people off. Obviously people don't care about 'harsh' language as much anymore, so that language doesn't need to be censored anymore/as often.

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Well it does appear the censor is not being used much right now.

 

 

 

Even on video games. :(

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For some reason in America you can say "God damnit", but the "God" part is censored.

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I have noticed this more and more lately. Even on shows like ESPN and some raido shows as well. I guess we are changing generations were saying "Hell" was considered bad.

 

 

 

Im actaually glad about this change. Just seemed stupid to here a conversation and then all of a sudden hearing 'BEEP!!!' Was very annoying.

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In South Park they said the S word on TV.

 

 

 

I loved that episode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall, as people have posted, people get lax in their standards. Then tighten back up, then relax em, etc. Yes, you can say a lot more on TV now, but I bet something will happen that causes them to tighten it back up at least a little bit.

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They say can say [racist term] (n word) on CN to (In the Boondocks at least).

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Being recently scarred by encyclopedia dramatica, I'm starting to have doubts that uncensoring everything is a good thing...

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For some reason in America you can say "God damnit", but the "God" part is censored.

 

 

 

Not to be an [wagon]...but did you really just ask why god would be "protected" in America?

 

 

 

So, we have a consensus that censorship has slackened(and a lesser consensus that it is a good thing); does anyone know if a law was changed that caused this?

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the only ones who should kill are those who are prepared to be killed.

For some reason in America you can say "God damnit", but the "God" part is censored.

 

 

 

Not to be an [wagon]...but did you really just ask why god would be "protected" in America?

 

 

 

 

Yes, I did. You can have characters shout "Jesus Christ!" and other stuff like that that would be considered "blasphemous", but you can't say that one thing in particular?

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For some reason in America you can say "God damnit", but the "God" part is censored.

 

 

 

Not to be an [wagon]...but did you really just ask why god would be "protected" in America?

 

 

 

 

Yes, I did. You can have characters shout "Jesus Christ!" and other stuff like that that would be considered "blasphemous", but you can't say that one thing in particular?

 

 

 

I see, that is rather odd.

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the only ones who should kill are those who are prepared to be killed.

Well I live in the UK and the censorship has always been more loose than America and many other countries and I haven't noticed a change here recently so I guess all of you are finally catching up with us! ;-)

 

 

 

I believe I saw a German Axe ad where two girls in bikinis started rubbing it all over each other and giggling. Gotta say, I'd love to see more of those in America. :\

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Ive noticed this too it seems like they can say alot more on family guy.

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I've noticed that as well. I've started to notice that flipping someone off isn't censored, and other words are being uncensored. Go watch old episodes of South Park and then watch the more recent episodes. You'll notice a difference. Just the other day, I saw a TV show and this woman flashed another guy. Her breasts weren't censored at all.

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I've definitely noticed this. The B word was never said even 5 years ago.

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Who here has seen the show Weeds? F-bombs and nudity aren't censored which is odd for a TV show in America.

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