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Meophist from Toronto, Canada Since: May, 2010
#876: Oct 29th 2010 at 6:28:05 PM

^^ I think that's good.

^ Could work too.

I just don't think something like "adult content" is the right way to go with stuff like this. It's not like we're going to have actual pornography here, even if do cover works and tropes involving it.

Helpful Scripts and Stylesheets here.
BritBllt Since: Jan, 2001
#877: Oct 29th 2010 at 6:31:09 PM

[up][up] Yikes, you're right. Okay, full credit for rescuing the examples goes to Janitor! [awesome]

edited 29th Oct '10 6:31:42 PM by BritBllt

"And for the first time in weeks, I felt the boredom go away!"
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#878: Oct 29th 2010 at 6:31:49 PM

"Now leaving the PG-rated section of TV Tropes. From here on the language and subject matter could be anything from PG-13- to X-rated."

edited 29th Oct '10 6:32:25 PM by Madrugada

BestOf FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC! from Finland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Falling within your bell curve
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
#879: Oct 29th 2010 at 6:34:45 PM

More like "This is the rude zone, as in you'll never see anything more offensive that what you hear when you walk past teenagers hanging out in the mall."

Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.
AlirozTheConfused Bibliophile. from Daz Huat! Since: May, 2010
Bibliophile.
#880: Oct 29th 2010 at 6:37:40 PM

About Gus: I don't feel like it's my place to say what happened to him.

IIRC: Gus started it, Janitor rescued the examples, and Fast Eddie has saved the site numerous times afterwords.

edited 29th Oct '10 6:37:48 PM by AlirozTheConfused

Never be without a Hat! Hot means heat. I don't care if your usage dates to 1300, it's my word, not yours. My Pm box is open.
Sandbylur (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#881: Oct 29th 2010 at 6:38:36 PM

"Beyond this page lies content that might not be safe for your grandma. To continue on where evil lurks, click here. To return to safety and homemade cookies, click here or use your browser's back button. If you take time to Get Known, you may opt to skip this page in the future."

((Ok. I screwed up the Get Known link, but you get my idea))

edited 29th Oct '10 6:39:52 PM by Sandbylur

Aoede Since: Jan, 2001
AlirozTheConfused Bibliophile. from Daz Huat! Since: May, 2010
Bibliophile.
#883: Oct 29th 2010 at 6:58:11 PM

[up][up]I was hoping for reference to Never Mess with Granny, but what am I saying, it's perfect.

Never be without a Hat! Hot means heat. I don't care if your usage dates to 1300, it's my word, not yours. My Pm box is open.
TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#884: Oct 29th 2010 at 7:16:25 PM

What about you are about to access Mature content?

Who watches the watchmen?
TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#885: Oct 29th 2010 at 7:16:25 PM

What about you are about to access Mature content?

Who watches the watchmen?
BonsaiForest Since: Jan, 2001
#886: Oct 29th 2010 at 7:22:24 PM

I don't like the term "mature content", because it has the same types of implications as "adult content". Granted, it's a step down, but to many it implies "R rating".

I'd rather it say "may not be family-friendly" or "This part of the site contains discussions about more PG-13 rated material that might be considered offensive in some settings." or something like that. Something that makes it clear that while there may be discussion about more "mature" topics, it's not like, say, "mature content" on deviantART (which actually does include nudity).

Sandbylur (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#887: Oct 29th 2010 at 7:28:25 PM

[up] Agreed. Mature and adult content really seem to imply you should only read these in the privacy of your home. Frankly, it never really was the case. In fact, one of the reasons the admins and tropers don't want adult ads even on the NSFG pages is because it would make reading at work, at school, in a library, etc. impossible.

DragonQuestZ The Other Troper from Somewhere in California Since: Jan, 2001
The Other Troper
#888: Oct 29th 2010 at 7:29:15 PM

Thanks for letting me know the donate thing is safe.

I'm on the internet. My arguments are invalid.
arks Boiled and Mashed Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Boiled and Mashed
#889: Oct 29th 2010 at 7:42:59 PM

"The following page is rated Not Safe For Grandma. Reactions may include: pearl clutching, fainting, cries of 'well, I never,' or any other number of shocked reactions. Moral Guardians beware, some of it may be objectionable.

"If you have small children present or if frank talk of sensitive subject matter will offend you, you may want to go somewhere else. However, if you are okay with it, or if you have parental consent, you may click the link below to continue."

On a more serious note, I do think we should lean more towards the "may be objectionable" side, rather than the phrases that have porn connotations.

edited 29th Oct '10 7:46:02 PM by arks

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shimaspawn from Here and Now Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: In your bunk
#890: Oct 29th 2010 at 7:48:13 PM

^ Post that in the content warning thread. it's awesome.

Reality is that, which when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. -Philip K. Dick
HersheleOstropoler You gotta get yourself some marble columns from BK.NY.US Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Less than three
You gotta get yourself some marble columns
#891: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:00:12 PM

"May offend people" could apply to every page on the wiki. Or the Internet, for that matter.

The child is father to the man —Oedipus
SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#892: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:02:22 PM

That isn't the point, the point is that we need the disclaimer there to shield ourselves from being shut down, and no that was not intentional.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#893: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:14:34 PM

When's the wall going up?

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
HersheleOstropoler You gotta get yourself some marble columns from BK.NY.US Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Less than three
You gotta get yourself some marble columns
#894: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:15:00 PM

[up][up]All the more reason not to use that particular wording.

edited 29th Oct '10 8:15:38 PM by HersheleOstropoler

The child is father to the man —Oedipus
AlirozTheConfused Bibliophile. from Daz Huat! Since: May, 2010
Bibliophile.
#895: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:15:34 PM

[up][up] In approximately three days/weeks, If what I've been informed is correct.

Remember, don't just trust what I say. Figure it out yourself, because I sure as beans don't know for sure.

edited 29th Oct '10 8:16:14 PM by AlirozTheConfused

Never be without a Hat! Hot means heat. I don't care if your usage dates to 1300, it's my word, not yours. My Pm box is open.
SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#896: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:17:41 PM

Hershele: I don't see how. Anyway, this has its own thread, bring it up there.

Aliroz: It's supposed to be up tonight. According to The Situation page.

edited 29th Oct '10 8:17:50 PM by SpainSun

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
AlirozTheConfused Bibliophile. from Daz Huat! Since: May, 2010
Bibliophile.
#897: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:18:02 PM

Oh. So, Three hours, then.

Never be without a Hat! Hot means heat. I don't care if your usage dates to 1300, it's my word, not yours. My Pm box is open.
SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#898: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:19:06 PM

*stabs Aliroz*

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
AlirozTheConfused Bibliophile. from Daz Huat! Since: May, 2010
Bibliophile.
#899: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:20:01 PM

Silly, the running gag is(is shot)

You've got to work on your execution, Spain Sun.

[down] Okay. I'll quit. Sorry.

edited 29th Oct '10 8:21:25 PM by AlirozTheConfused

Never be without a Hat! Hot means heat. I don't care if your usage dates to 1300, it's my word, not yours. My Pm box is open.
SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#900: Oct 29th 2010 at 8:20:40 PM

Stop talking.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....

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