by Martok 21 Sep 2012, 07:38
The problem with a 'bad word filter' is that it is so easy to get around by replacing letters with numbers in some words (sh1t or 5h1t), transposing letters (fcuk) and all sorts of variations beyond this. It's almost impossible to have a comprehensive list that would filter out every bad word and people would still find ways to circumvent it. Even if it did work, you'd then have problems with people's names like 'Dick' and words like 'peacock'
Really for live shows/programs where swearing is an issue, the only real solution is something like a blog where you can approve comments before publication.