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We administrators have been discussing the usage of the word "buck" and other similar euphemisms for quite some time, and we have just recently come to a conclusion. We decided that euphemisms that sound too similar to the words that they replace are too questionable for a community like this. We want to steer clear of anything that may be found inappropriate by large groups of people, and there are a lot of people who have been uncomfortable euphemisms like the word "buck".

Now, just to make this clear, I'm not claiming that the majority of users find it inappropriate. However, there are a large enough portion that do not appreciate it, and out of respect for them, we have decided to no longer allow it.

We will continue to allow other euphemisms that are not similar to the word that they are replacing. For example, the word "brick" has been common in the past, and if you choose to use that word, it will not be an issue. But please try to avoid the word "buck" or other euphemisms that are similarly questionable. Also, this ban only applies to "buck" when used as an euphemism. If you'd like to use the word buck to refer to a male deer, the USD, a bull trying to knock off a rider, or any of the many other uses of the word, that's perfectly acceptable.

I've chosen to disable commenting on this thread. I understand that this could potentially become a hot issue, but I would like us to avoid as much conflict as possible. We've proven in the past that we like to argue over blocked words, and we have continued to prove that these arguments do not resolve anything. So please try to avoid posting overly-passionate comments on this decision. 