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A common method of sanitization replaces vowels with asterisk characters, e.g. f*ck. Perhaps due to ubiquity, this is becoming less of a deterrent for repeat offenders. | A common method of sanitization replaces vowels with asterisk characters, e.g. f*ck. Perhaps due to ubiquity, this is becoming less of a deterrent for repeat offenders. | ||
| - | A more sophisticated technique, | + | A more sophisticated technique, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disemvoweling Disemvowelling], completely removes vowels from offensive phrases, leaving them almost readable but nonsensical: |
| - | <blockquote>Ths pst ws jst cry fr ttntn frm th mdrtr. f y wnt ttntn 'm sr Cry wld lt y fnd nd pst cl thngs. ([http://www.boingboing.net/2008/03/27/boing-boings-moderat.html#comment-151728 source])</blockquote> | + | <blockquote>Ths pst ws jst cry fr ttntn frm th mdrtr. f y wnt ttntn 'm sr Cry wld lt y fnd nd pst cl thngs. ([http://www.boingboing.net/2008/03/27/boing-boings-moderat.html#comment-151728 source])</blockquote> |
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=== Why Use This Pattern === | === Why Use This Pattern === | ||
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