It would be really helpful if we could get some useful assistance when the gallery flags a description due to a "Disallowed" word, perhaps by highlighting it.It is extremely frustrating to be unable to pinpoint what the problem is when none of the words used could be considered to be inappropriate.This has been ongoing and really needs some attention.Thank you for considering.

@MenaBuchner That sounds like a great suggestion! You've got my 'me too' and 'XP'! 🙌Tip: Just in case it's of any use to you, I thought I'd share a method of troubleshooting for the 'disallowed word' that I've used. Problem is that sometimes it's a flagged term that's a 'naughty' term in other cultures, or there's some other reason that makes no sense to us. So...If you put the whole description in a text editor and add one word or phrase at a time and try to save until you find the word that triggered the 'disallowed word' warning.

@MenaBuchner Looks like we have a winner!The 'guilty' word seems to be "Feb" <Whaaaaat? 😉> . The following will save without the warning. Let me know if it works for you also. 🙌 LoveMatch~ValentinesDayCreate 2 separate households, male & female Upload to the gallery by February 13th #NoCC Use Love Match MB #ValentinesDay #GalleryChallenge From other entries, select a partner for either 1 of your Sims (or pair both!) & make a Love Match. Post your household on Twitter (Tag me!) & the gallery (giving full credit to the creator of your partner!) on February 14th, stating why they make a good Love Match & let’s celebrate love this February!

@MenaBuchnerand @SheriGR I agree and also clicked "Me too". I have talked to people who couldn't even upload Sims with their own real life last name! 🤭 But @SheriGR is right in that you never know what word is offensive in another language or country. There are even problems with some terms within the same language ! For example, there are some English terms that are fine to use in the United States, but not in Great Britain. 🤨😃

@MenaBuchner, you bring up some good points. But I think part of the problem also comes from slang words. There are people of all ages who play the Sims, and even if you only take into consideration players from the U.S. over all the decades represented, there are a lot of slang words and phrases that are probably taken into consideration. There are also regional differences to take into consideration as well! 🤨But I'm just explaining why it probably is the way it is. I do think that some of the disallowed words should be allowed , especially if they are in familiar names or concepts. I've seen some pretty ridiculous things that were disallowed! 😃

@PugLove888 Oh totally, it really is more complex than maybe we are imagining, for sure! It would just be nice to have some way of identifying the offending word or phrase. Whether we agree with it or not, even. Just so we know where to correct and use alternative words.I really appreciate you all engaging with me on this. ☺🤗

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MenaBuchner
Seasoned Veteran
6 years ago
@SheriGR Thank you, Sheri, I appreciate you taking the time with this.
Omg, that just makes absolutely no sense to me. I started off with February written out in full, then abbreviated it, then added it as 02/13 and none of it worked.

This still brings me to my initial points.
If there is some way to highlight the offending word, it could have been fixed, and we move on.
That's actually the fix I want to see in the gallery.

I'm at work, so I'll test this out tonight, just for the sake as I've uploaded the household already & don't want to do it twice.

You're a star, Sheri! ⭐😘
SheriGR
Hero
6 years ago
@MenaBuchner Thank you for your kind words! 🥰 And yes, this was a great example of a 'term' that is not even on the radar for many people, so this makes it extra difficult to figure it out. Anyway, yes, something to highlight the term that's been flagged would help immensely! 🤔💡
Mavalynd
3 years ago
I just uploaded one where we're writing a murder mystery. Lots of stuff that could set if off. I tried all of your suggestions, removing names, everything. The word that flagged? Piranha. I took my spelling straight from google. That is an actual sim death in the game. Why can't we mention it? Below is the description I was finally allowed to upload. I put a space in the middle of the offending word.
Please put something in that highlights the offending word. Great suggestion.
Sheriff, when can I move my truck? It has to stay? The janitor just fixed it! I was lucky to get to the Muck Motel before she broke. I've got to get these fish to market before they spoil. I can't go? Okay... GET YOUR PUFFERFISH. FRESH PUFFERFISH! Where was I? The groundskeeper wanted some live pir anha. I was at the pool helping the fish adjust to their new home. #nocc #strangerville #werewolves #parenthood #GLovelysQCC77 #PlanetSims
EA_Mako
Community Manager
3 years ago
Hey there,

This thread is quite a few years old and is being locked here to avoid further necroposting.

Feel free to create a new thread if there's a subject you're wanting to discuss that doesn't have a more recent topic, thanks!

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