> Twice recently I have been reverted for removing vulgar jokes from > article talk pages on the English Wikipedia - most recently for removing > a joke who's punchline was "A woman's anus after she was sodomized!". > Although I appreciate the use of humor on Wikipedia, and support the > inclusion of potentially offensive material within appropriate contexts, > I think these type of jokes are not appropriate on talk pages and create > a sexualized environment that is often unwelcoming for women (as well as > people from other cultures/religions/backgrounds). I think this issue is > pertinent to the gender gap (unlike my other recent posts), and would > like to hear other people's opinions. I've also started a discussion at > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Civility#Vulgar_jokes for > broader input. > > Ryan Kaldari
Such material may not only be removed but may be deleted under WP:RD2 as grossly offensive and degrading. I have not done so pending resolution of the discussion. Fred _______________________________________________ Gendergap mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
