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This long-standing phenomenon showed up once again recently in the Amtrak forum when someone commented about not being able to order a "hot ***" at dinner (while hotdog would be okay). I've always wondered why this particular word would be asterisked out - never noted any other words so treated.
Anyone have an answer?
-------------------- Any time could be train time! Posts: 149 | From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Mar 2002
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I don't know why, but apparently The Trainweb Computer Brain finds the word profane. Its been in the system for so long that I've developed a bit of affection for the little quirk. I'd hate to see it go.
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My dearly beloved Newfoundland is looking down from his "perch" where he has been since Sep 12, 2003 and is wondering WHY?
Posts: 9976 | From: Clarendon Hills, IL USA (BNSF Chicago Sub MP 18.71) | Registered: Apr 2002
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I have always assumed that the reason is that word can be an insult. Calling someone a d-o-g is not complimentary. This nonsense was obviously decide by a non canine lover. I'm with youMr. Norman, our 2 much loved and missed pets are sitting with yours and feeling very insulted.
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This is to good an opening to miss: Perhaps a dyslexic atheist programmer was involved.
Having said that, I am with Mr. Toy. Kinda fond of the old idiosyncratic program. Not that I am not fond of canines as well. I am a former animal shelter employee and still active in animal welfare.
Ira
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Haha that is pretty funny. My d-o-g is afraid of my trains. She does not like the loud bells and whistles.
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