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Can I get a Yahoo Group Description word evaluated?
A group Description word for clothing-optional beaches and organizations generates a 'The word (blank) is not allowed' message, but the word is very common and generally considered to be not offensive. Is there a process to get the word re-evaluated regarding its appropriateness?
The word, or a derivative of it, is allowed in Group Names, so it is a little unusual that it cannot be used in the Description. There are 71 Groups returned when the word in question is searched. The word refers to a recreational activity and is also described as a "lifestyle" by some, in addition to being supported by two national organizations in the United States.
If there is a way to get the word re-evaluated by Yahoo! management, I would like to learn the appeal or request process. Thank you.
~ Dennis C. (Jr.)
Virginia Beach, VA
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- crazy_mom2_1Lv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
I don't think there is an appeal process. You can make a suggestion, but fat chance of that going any where.
Certain words are not allowed, and haven't been since about the time Yahoo was sued over an under-aged child accessing Yahoo groups, and it's contents. Since then, Yahoo really became proactive (maybe overly proactive) in certain words allowed. From the hints you gave, my guess is if the group was set in the adult category, the word might be able to be used. If that's not possible, Yahoo just isn't going to take any risks of being sued, so they went this route and there's nothing you can do to change their policy on it.
