Trulia's Definition of Profanity

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with Second Self Virtual Assistance

Something happened to me today while writing a blog post on Trulia that it made me laugh out loud and I just HAD to share.  After I was through with my witty prose, I hit submit.  Imagine my surprise when I was flagged and told in bright red letters:

Trulia doesn't allow profanity.

What in the world did I write that Trulia flagged as profanity?  In the sentence "...not hard on the eyes", it flagged "hard on" as profanity.  It would not let me submit the post until I changed the offensive phrase.  While "hard on" was profane, "hard for" sufficed nicely.  I didn't mean to use profanity, I swear!

Heather Chavez, Real Estate Virtual Assistant - Second Self Virtual Assistance: When There Isn't Enough of You to Go Around!


Comments (32)

Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

...yeahhh SURE you didnt mean it in "THAT" way !!!!!!!!!!

 

 

lolololol !!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 04, 2010 01:57 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Blessed Realtor - ABR, CRS

Heather ~ I wonder if two-bit hussey would make the cut.  Almost tempted to try it!

Feb 04, 2010 03:01 PM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

You shouldn't be so hard on them. I love your profile pic, btw. That lipstick makes it look like you have wet lips.

;^)

Feb 04, 2010 09:18 PM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

That's funny, Dennis.  When I used to commute to work, I would pass a building company who had "Erections" displayed prominently on their building as part of their name.  Made me laugh every time.

Feb 05, 2010 01:05 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

I found it pretty funny, William.  Not dumb.  I think Heather above may have hit on the nose with them being so worried about SPAM.

Feb 05, 2010 01:06 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

I "swear", Sheldon.  ;P

Feb 05, 2010 01:07 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

I wonder if my Bingo Whore blog would work on Trulia, Melinda. :)

Feb 05, 2010 01:09 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

I wonder if my Bingo Whore blog would work on Trulia, Melinda. :)

Feb 05, 2010 01:09 AM
Rudy Bachraty
Director, Communications & Partner Strategies, WellcomeMat - Fort Collins, CO

Hi Heather!

Yup, we have quality control measures in place for certain words or phrases to help curtail spam. Didn't know that would be frowned upon. 

Rudy from Trulia

Feb 05, 2010 01:12 AM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Heather....That is unbelievable!  I am alittle shocked at you using such profanity! lol

Cosmic Cow

Feb 05, 2010 03:20 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

Thanks, Will.  I'm trying not to be "hard on" them.  You're not the first man to mention the lipstick in the photo.  I didn't realize men had a thing for lipstick.

Feb 05, 2010 03:49 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

Hi, Rudy.  I applaud the quality control measures and don't have any trouble with that.  I just thought it was funny that they saw "hard on" as profanity.  That's all.  As you can see, others found it funny, too.  I actually had to go through the blog post 3 times to find that one instance that these two words appeared together as well.  So, your quality control is REALLY good.  I hope I didn't offend you with my post. ;)

Feb 05, 2010 03:53 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

Oh, Carra.  Don't be so "hard on" me.  :)

Feb 05, 2010 03:53 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

I don't get it ...DAHHHHHHHHHHH

Feb 05, 2010 07:41 AM
Yvette Gardner
Keller Williams Realty, Spartanburg, SC - Spartanburg, SC

That really is funny.  I can understand why you would have been shocked; I know I would have been!

Feb 05, 2010 01:16 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Just stopped by to invite you to the ActiveRain Super Bowl Party. Stop by if you get a chance. Geaux Saints!

Feb 07, 2010 04:03 AM
Brenda Carus
Century 21 Zwygart Real Estate - Monroe, WI

That is too funny.  Oh the problems with computers thinking, eh?

Feb 11, 2010 03:59 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

Thanks, Brenda.  I actually laughed out loud when it came up.  Oops!  Would the phrase "came up" have passed?  I don't know.  ;)

Feb 11, 2010 04:09 AM
Crystal Morris
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Bremen, GA

You totally had your mind in the gutter and you know it. lol

Feb 23, 2010 10:21 PM
Robert Earl -The Earl of St Pete
St Pete LUXE Living Group - Saint Petersburg, FL
The Earl of St. Pete

The po-ho at trulia flagged you - what a bomb. HA HA

Mar 02, 2010 12:32 PM

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