Hi
We are using Moodle 2.2.3. I have just been informed that our bad word filter isn’t working!.
I have checked that it is enabled under Site Admin > Plugins > Filter > Word censorship
I have even moved it up the filter list.
I have deleted our existing words to force it to use the language pack, although they are the same list so I added them back in again. (sorry if these cause offense)
But still no joy, I can still message using “bad words” and have them on my page.
Any suggestions?
It is a bit pointless , word censorship really, since as Marcus says there are many ways around it. But it doesn't help our poster who is having these issues. I have noticed however that in my 2.2 test site the words are NOT filtered out for admin, but they are filtered for other users (I tried with a teacher). It also doesn't work if you use the "switch role to" - I actually logged in as a teacher to see it work.
Hi,
Not sure if it works in 2.3 as I've not tested it - but Lewis Carr produced a hack to address exactly this in 1.9 http://lewiscarr.co.uk/2009/04/moodle-word-censorship/ - the modification replaces the 'bad' word with 'censored' (or whatever you choose). I'd guess something very similar could be done in the latest version.
Regards, Gordon.
I would take a dim view of any student who on seeing their words censored did not immediately try to come up with a way around it. The concept is essentially a shunch of bite. See the wikipedia entry for the Scunthorpe problem
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scunthorpe_problem
However I can imagine some use for a technology that emailed an admin/moderator when specific words had been used.
The people of Clitheroe in Lancashire have experienced related problem, and not because they have a hero.
It is frustrating because the Cocks family, two boys and a girl, with a set of twins to come next year or the year after I understand, can enroll and use courses but cannot see their names in newsletters or sports teams posted to our Moodle. And I see that there is a new student of Polish ancestry who is also causing a number of embarrasing problems. And there is an English boy, if his first name was Richard we could have a serious issue.
Don't have a fix for ya, but maybe a thought. Obviously, some students, more than likely NOT the majority, will choose to express themselves in-appropriately. Am in agreement that a 'bad word list' is but a small hurdle for determined students.
How about the creation of a special role (trash_mouth_students) which is restricted from activities where those inclined exercise their jaws?
One doesn't have to announce it, just set the students role in that course to 'trash_mouth_student'. It won't take long for the word to get around. And, best of all, one won't be subjecting all users to restrictions because of the actions of very few.
'spirit of sharing', Ken
Suspension of Network access for a week for a first offence plus investigation of Network use protocols and Policy on using Messenger or email, 500 word minimum. Suspension of Internet access for up to 10 weeks for a second offence, plus investigation, in their own time, of Police Offences Act with precis and 800 words concerning abusive language in public. Third offence - go find yourself another school... That is used successfully as a censor at a couple of schools, they have never got to third offence AFAIK. Oh parents are involved each occasion as well.
The underlying message is they are responsible for their own behaviour and expect to get seriously trodden on if you do not live up to that responsibility.
