Yea I agree with Supaninja63 Why can't we just you asterisk? I mean its not like your ACCTUALLY saying the word... just putting '*' O,o?? And it really isnt profanity... since its not really the word...
And why is hell even a cuss word? I mean heaven isnt so why *? .-.
Because the use of profanity is not permitted on this website. *We have the censor in place to keep someone from doing it if they don't know about the rule - but that's where it should stop. *Once they learn the rule, there should be no more uses of profanity on the website.
If the word is not in the censor list, you can use it. *If it is in the list, then you may not use it. *That is the official stance regarding profanity.
If you feel like you need a word to express frustration, you may use made up words (or alternative definitions) like "frag" or "slag" from Transformers, "twip" and "schway" from Batmay Beyond, "green" from The Fifth Element, or "muggle" from Harry Potter if you like. *I'm sure there are other words out there you can think of - or make up yourself.
Bastard is in the dictionary. It means offensive person or illegitimate child. Most of us assume it is a bad or cuss word. Heck, I did at first as well.