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Andes wrote: ↑03 February 2020, 20:08 In this case all the other words were in clear English, so I concluded that it was meant as written. Some people are just crude, rude, and/or offensive. I wonder if there is a way to simply turn off the chat.

No one here is questioning that. An option to mute tables isn't available.

Andes wrote: ↑03 February 2020, 20:10 Also... it would be helpful to me if you could give me a list of commonly acceptable words in various languages that translate to the F-word in English. I'm curious.

"Fuck" is in the 'chat filter'. The reason for it not having a 'hard filter' is explained already, in this thread.
And while it may be a vulgar word, it isn't an insult by itself.

Andes wrote: ↑03 February 2020, 20:28 I have attempted to reply to you by private messages, explaining both that I had thought that I had reported this incident and the problems I am having doing so now. Both messages are sitting in my 'outbox'. I am not sure how to move them on to you.

You can send player reports via the 'Report this player' button at the top right of the offender's profile page.
Alternatively, you are given a link to report users when you give them a red thumb.

to N_Faker:

I'm at the point where I want to stop the open discussion on this topic. However, I want to respond to your postings. I did try to report this player. As I explained to sourisdudesert in private messages, there was a problem with reporting the player. I tried again, however the process is leading me to a blank page. ... So now I am willing to accept that other players are allowed to say what I interpret to be nasty things about me and my home country and they are allowed to use language I consider offensive. (I refuse to consider the F-word inoffensive.) I accept that I can't block them. I will just put a piece of tape on my monitor over the chat and finish the game and avoid them in the future. I also accept my punishment of losing reputation points. I can earn them back. I enjoy the games too much to let this stop me, but it did (and does) make BGA a little less inviting.

Andes wrote: ↑03 February 2020, 23:16 So now I am willing to accept that other players are allowed to say what I interpret to be nasty things about me and my home country and they are allowed to use language I consider offensive. (I refuse to consider the F-word inoffensive.)

That is your prerogative, nevertheless, I sent a report on your behalf in this matter.

N_Faker…

Thank you.