What does eBay consider as profanity?

[bigdeals.etc]

Is there a list somewhere that shows what eBay considers as profanity regarding feedback removal? Or if they bleep out a word here in the forums, does ebay consider it profanity?

[chrysylys]

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@turquoisetulipswrote:

That is getting way too sensitive  now !  gosh gee  good gravy  rabbit charms ! 

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Take a bit of 'bit'.  Add a dabble of 'ch'.  Mix it all together and you get a bleepitybleep.

[missjen831]

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@partial*eclipsewrote:

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@lex-talonwrote:

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 ... Any adult should know what profanity words are.

We thought we did, until we encountered eBay's word-search-based feedback system.

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Not only that but I’ve had words that are neither vulgar or profane bleeped out yet I’ve seen actual vulgar words not get bleeped out. I have acronyms bleeped out in PMs too. There is no rhyme or reason to it. 

[retrose1]

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@missjen831wrote:

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@partial*eclipsewrote:

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@lex-talonwrote:

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 ... Any adult should know what profanity words are.

We thought we did, until we encountered eBay's word-search-based feedback system.

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Not only that but I’ve had words that are neither vulgar or profane bleeped out yet I’ve seen actual vulgar words not get bleeped out. I have acronyms bleeped out in PMs too. There is no rhyme or reason to it. 

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Just like ebay's AI search is supposed to know what buyers want before they want it - so the bots are trained to recognize lust in our hearts.

[missjen831]

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@retrose1wrote:

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@missjen831wrote:

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@partial*eclipsewrote:

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@lex-talonwrote:

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 ... Any adult should know what profanity words are.

We thought we did, until we encountered eBay's word-search-based feedback system.

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Not only that but I’ve had words that are neither vulgar or profane bleeped out yet I’ve seen actual vulgar words not get bleeped out. I have acronyms bleeped out in PMs too. There is no rhyme or reason to it. 

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Just like ebay's AI search is supposed to know what buyers want before they want it - so the bots are trained to recognize lust in our hearts.

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Omg hilarious!! thank you! I needed that laugh! 

[bigdeals.etc]

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@retrose1wrote:

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Just like ebay's AI search is supposed to know what buyers want before they want it - so the bots are trained to recognize lust in our hearts.

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Get outta my head ebay!!! Frazzlin' Dadgummit!!

[nc-daydreamer]

If one would feel a need to respectfully refrain from using a word in the company of Christ or the preacher, a child, your parents/grandparents, the boss - or would not appreciate someone speaking that way to or about your spouse - then it is inappropriate.

[bigdeals.etc]

Funny semi-related story. I once was out in a restaurant and while playing with my nephew I called him a weirdo. Another 6 yr old boy overheard and gave me a shocking look as he's totally surprised and said "Hey watch your mouth mister!"

Ha ha ha. I apologized but thought that was hilarious.

[chrysylys]

Why would anyone hesitate to speak the name of the Japanese manufacturer I mentioned above in that company?  Or talk about rabbits or the bottom level of a house?

[mebuck1234]

Yes there is a list but its locked in a vault in the deepest darkest corner of the ba*****t in ebay headquarters accessable by one guy who is either on the phone, out to lunch, sick at home, on vacation or otherwise unreachable.  We will never know.....

[cecilyalexander]

Omg, I listed a "cute rabbit soup mug" and got a message from eBay that I couldn't use profanity in a title (think it was the title).  Reading your post just reminded of that! I was like What? 😂 🐇Poor rabbits! 

[castlemagicmemories]

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@nc-daydreamerwrote:

If one would feel a need to respectfully refrain from using a word in the company of Christ or the preacher, a child, your parents/grandparents, the boss - or would not appreciate someone speaking that way to or about your spouse - then it is inappropriate.

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Very well said.  I totally agree.

IOW, using good manners and proper discretion.

Communicating with glass, finesse, and consideration~and good judgement and respect.

[castlemagicmemories]

Spell check insists on changing CLASS to GLASS.

[lovtaco0]

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@cecilyalexanderwrote:

Omg, I listed a "cute rabbit soup mug" and got a message from eBay that I couldn't use profanity in a title (think it was the title).  Reading your post just reminded of that! I was like What? 😂 🐇Poor rabbits! 

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Was it a cute rabbit child size soup mug? Tulip's comment was caught by the sensors because of the last 3 letters of rabbit and the first 2 letters of charms.

[cecilyalexander]

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@lovtaco0wrote:

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@cecilyalexanderwrote:

Omg, I listed a "cute rabbit soup mug" and got a message from eBay that I couldn't use profanity in a title (think it was the title).  Reading your post just reminded of that! I was like What? 😂 🐇Poor rabbits! 

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Was it a cute rabbit child size soup mug? Tulip's comment was caught by the sensors because of the last 3 letters of rabbit and the first 2 letters of charms.

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I see what you mean! No wasn't child but maybe I had the artists name or company name after rabbit. It was awile ago - can't remember exactly. But now i see how rabbit can flow into another word! Once I changed the wording, it was acceptable. 

[bigdeals.etc]

Oh I actually never stopped to think that ebay stops you when listing profanity in the listing title too huh. My original question was strictly for feedback removal and what is bleeped here.

Interesting. I understand now when I see listings for things with actual profanity printed on them, that the title doesn't state that actual word but rather uses asterics. I.e. a profanic novelty mug. I wonder if this title filter exists when you list in Adult Only category.