Is censored profanity borderline profanity or profanity? (Resolved)

Allison Barnes · Post by **Allison Barnes** » 01 Jul 2023, 09:13

The book I’m currently reviewing has profanity, but the only instance of profanity I’ve seen so far has been censored. For example, instead of saying “ass” it says “a*s”. It’s clear in the book which word it means, but I’m unsure if it should be noted as borderline profanity since it’s censored or just profanity since you can easily figure out the swear. Should I not not it at all?

Kavita Shah · Post by **Kavita Shah** » 03 Jul 2023, 04:19

Allison Barnes wrote: ↑01 Jul 2023, 09:13 The book I’m currently reviewing has profanity, but the only instance of profanity I’ve seen so far has been censored. For example, instead of saying “ass” it says “a*s”. It’s clear in the book which word it means, but I’m unsure if it should be noted as borderline profanity since it’s censored or just profanity since you can easily figure out the swear. Should I not not it at all?

You should note censored profanity as borderline profanity.
And could you provide the context where that word has been used, that will give a more clear idea if it is profanity or not.
For example: f*ck, s***, etc.

Post by **Kirsi Cultrera** » 31 Jul 2023, 17:38

Allison Barnes wrote: ↑01 Jul 2023, 09:13 The book I’m currently reviewing has profanity, but the only instance of profanity I’ve seen so far has been censored. For example, instead of saying “ass” it says “a*s”. It’s clear in the book which word it means, but I’m unsure if it should be noted as borderline profanity since it’s censored or just profanity since you can easily figure out the swear. Should I not not it at all?

Hello,

And thank you for reaching out. I am very sorry for the delay in answering your message. I am following up on this; has this issue already bee resolved? If not, you can also consider checking the Official Profanity Guide for further instructions: viewtopic.php?f=132&t=226478

Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

Thank you, and have a good day,

Allison Barnes · Post by **Allison Barnes** » 01 Aug 2023, 10:04

I have resolved the issue, and it’s no trouble. I understand there are many people on this site, and that going through messages, questions, and reviews is time consuming. I didn’t expect a response right away, and was in no rush so the delay didn’t really effect me.

Post by **Melisa Jane** » 06 Aug 2023, 06:48

Hi,

Thank you very much for the response and for your understanding. I'm glad this was resolved.

Thank you.
Melissa.
Official Reviewer Representative