Can do.
And I was using swearing as an example of the amount of disrespect for other users that goes on. Swearing is just an example.
There are some users that just blatantly insult the "newer," users or even the "unpopular," users just because they want the others to think they are "cool," or better than everyone, and 99% of the time it goes ignored. However it isn't the staffs fault, as the users that see it don't REPORT it, some of them even encourage it. I'm not blaming the staff, as every time they are informed of a topic that is offensive, they are quick to close it. Obviously the staff can't read EVERYTHING posted on the site, but the members who see these occurrences and let it slide just because someone is "cool," or "popular." If a less popular member does it however, you can be certain they will report them out of spite.
I'm trying to say that there should be some kind of reminder somewhere that for starters reminds people being the "popular," member shouldn't exempt you from the rules, (flaming specifically, however I have seen others) and that everyone should be given the same amount of respect, be they new or by they a veteran or the forum. Normally I'm not one that has to point out the obvious, but it seems there are people here who obviously think that if a member is "cool in their book," that they shouldn't get in trouble, so they ignore any offensive posts, thus allowing this to escalate to flame wars, before staff members are able to notice these topics or posts.
I understand that it's not a big deal to some, but a few of us don't want to see everyone disrespecting each other, and flame wars every day.
Obviously not being a rule it wouldn't involve harsh punishment as long as the offense isn't as harsh as say, starting a flame war that lasts for several hours, but instead a simple report, then delete of post or topic without a physical warning, and if needed a verbal warning.
Less of a rule, more of a policy of general respect towards others. I personally see no harm in such a thing, as it wouldn't completely eliminate swearing and jokes and such, but more of, laughing at others expense without their consent.