[:)] Ensuring Respect by Requiring "Oss!" or "Osu!" at the End of All Posts

[Patrick]

Update: This was our 2025 April Fools' Day joke!

Hey all,

Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com.

As you'll know if you've spent any amount of time here, we aim to create a friendly, respectful environment where difficult martial arts conversations can be had without disrespectful comments or personal attacks. Today, I'm happy to announce that we are adding a new policy to further this ideal.

We will be updating our community guidelines to require that all posts end with "Oss!" or "Osu!" It is a popular phrase in the martial arts, intended to convey respect. But don't worry, we're making it easy to follow this guideline: All posts will automatically have "Oss!" at the end of them. If you'd like to add it in other spots, you are welcome to do so, but this one mention will ensure that all members are participating within our guidelines.

We will quickly follow this announcement with a new feature in your profile where you will be able to select your preferred spelling: Either "Oss!" or "Osu!," which will then automatically be added to all of your posts.

I appreciate your time and understanding.

Thanks,

Patrick

Edited April 2 by Patrick

[KarateKen]

I am new to this term.  As many say, "you never stop learning." 

 

Edit: Awwwww I just looked at the date.  Is this an April fools' prank? 

Edited April 1 by KarateKen
April Fools!

[sensei8]

Great idea, Patrick.  There’s nothing better than providing respect to each other. It’s not the worse idea, that’s for sure!!

[KarateKen]

Oss is certainly my preference.  Maybe I will but this on my emails, or when I sign checks out at restaurants.  

Just make sure the o does not look like an a.  That would change everything! 

Oss!

Edited April 1 by KarateKen

[Patrick]

Thanks for being for a good sport, @KarateKen! You're right, this was our April Fools' Day joke for 2025! I hope that everyone had a fun day.