Re: ScanMail Message: To Sender, sensitive content found and action t aken.

Martin,

> Indeed.  What has annoyed me for a long time is that those who would
> classify certain elements of the English language as "bad" are claiming
> ownership where they have none; or rather, where they have no more than
> I do.  English is _MY_ language,
> <individuals-who-have-carnal-knowledge-of-your-maternal-parent>!  So
> don't <safe-carnal-knowledge> with it.


I'd like to agree whole heartedly - but I have this nagging conundrum to
grapple with.   Does "your" ownership of the language permit you to use it
however or whenever you please?   More specifically, Is your sense of what
is "good" or "bad" English persistant enough to apply equally to the pub and
to the kindergarten playground?

"Good" or "bad" words are contextual (and this is where the software
screening attempts fall down).  There are precious few words in the English
language that I would not use - in the proper context.  But not all words
are appropriate for all audiences.  There are some words that you may not
consider "bad", but would be quite disconcerting to hear come out of your
pre-schooler's mouth.

And of course, in the case of email, words that someone _else_ considers
"bad" could affect you in a lawsuit.  :(

jte