Ethan Walker

Setting up AutoMod on Twitch takes about five minutes, and it is one of the highest-leverage things you can do for your channel in . I have configured AutoMod on dozens of channels ranging from small gaming streams to large community broadcasters, and the difference in chat quality is always noticeable within the first week. … Read more

Character substitution in text filters is the process of replacing specific characters or text patterns within a string using functions like SUBSTITUTE or regex-based pattern matching. It lets you swap old text for new text, remove unwanted characters, and normalize data all within a filtering or analysis pipeline. Whether you are cleaning spreadsheet data, configuring … Read more

Every language on Earth has words that shock, offend, and carry an emotional punch far beyond their literal meaning. These are the words your parents washed your mouth out for saying. But have you ever wondered where they actually came from? The origin of swear words is a fascinating story that stretches back thousands of … Read more

Most people use the words profanity, vulgarity, and obscenity interchangeably. I used to do the same thing until I dug into the history and realized these three terms describe completely different things. The difference between profanity vulgarity and obscenity comes down to what each one disrespects: religion, refined taste, or sexual morality. Understanding these distinctions … Read more

Running a Twitch chat without filters is like leaving your front door wide open. Anyone can walk in and say whatever they want. That is where Twitch blocked and permitted terms come in — they give you and your moderation team the power to control exactly what language appears in your community. Twitch blocked and … Read more

People write words with symbols like sh*t, f**k, and @#$%&* to replace curse words with typographical stand-ins. The technical term for this practice is grawlix, a word coined in 1964 by American cartoonist Mort Walker. The replacement lets writers keep the emotional punch of a profanity while dodging content filters, social media rules, or simply … Read more

Have you ever needed to find every word in a document that starts with “pre” but couldn’t remember the exact spelling of each one? Or filter a spreadsheet column for names ending in “son” without typing every single variation? That’s where a wildcard in a word filter comes in. A wildcard in a word filter … Read more

The profanity meaning centers on words and language that show a lack of respect for sacred things or that society considers offensive, vulgar, or taboo. When someone asks “what does profanity mean,” they usually want a clear definition plus a sense of which words count and why people use them. In this guide, I break … Read more

Two people. Same language. Completely different swear words. That is the difference between British and American swear words in a nutshell. An American says “asshole” at a bar, and a Brit says “wanker” at a pub. Both mean the same thing, but neither word crosses the Atlantic naturally. I have spent years navigating this transatlantic … Read more

Canadian slang words reflect a unique identity built on British politeness, French influence, Indigenous language, and our neighbour’s pop culture. I grew up in Manitoba, lived in Quebec for three years, and have spent time in every province, and the language differences still surprise me. This guide covers the everyday expressions, mild swear words, and … Read more