diff --git a/website/server/libs/bannedWords.js b/website/server/libs/bannedWords.js
index 7ece4c076f..8e8f1d01f6 100644
--- a/website/server/libs/bannedWords.js
+++ b/website/server/libs/bannedWords.js
@@ -1,10 +1,31 @@
 /* eslint-disable no-multiple-empty-lines */
 
 // CONTENT WARNING:
-// This file contains slurs, swear words, religious oaths, and words related to addictive substance and adult topics.
+//
+// This file contains slurs, swear words, religious oaths, and words related
+// to addictive substance and adult topics.
 // Do not read this file if you do not want to be exposed to those words.
-// The words are stored in an array called `bannedWords` which is then exported with `module.exports = bannedWords;`
+//
+// The words are stored in an array called `bannedWords` which is then
+// exported with `module.exports = bannedWords;`
 // This file does not contain any other code.
+//
+//
+// EDIT WARNING:
+//
+// If you think this file needs to be changed please do NOT create a
+// pull request or issue in GitHub!
+// Email admin@habitica.com to discuss the change you want made.
+//
+// All updates to this file must be done through a direct commit to limit
+// the words visibility in GitHub to protect our coders, socialites, and
+// wiki editors who look through PRs for information.
+//
+// When adding words that contain asterisks, put two backslashes before them.
+//
+// Do NOT enter any words with $ signs. E.g., "i$$" cannot be on the list
+// because it would cause the word "I" to be blocked. Escaping $ signs with
+// backslashes doesn't work.
 
 
 
@@ -25,6 +46,127 @@
 
 
 
-let bannedWords = ['TEST_PLACEHOLDER_SWEAR_WORD_HERE'];
+
+
+
+// Do not include the following words:
+// 'ale' because it's Polish for 'but'.
+// 'Jesus' because it's a legitimate modern given name.
+// 'Christ' because it's a legitimate modern surname.
+
+let bannedWords = [
+  'TEST_PLACEHOLDER_SWEAR_WORD_HERE',
+
+  'hell',
+  'hellish',
+  'damn',
+  'goddamn',
+  'damnit',
+  'dammit',
+  'damned',
+  'omg',
+  'god',
+  'g\\*d',
+
+  'shit',
+  'shitty',
+  'shitting',
+  'shithole',
+  'shitface',
+  'shitfaced',
+  'sh\\*t',
+  'sh\\*tty',
+  'sh\\*tting',
+  'fuck',
+  'fucking',
+  'fucked',
+  'fuckwit',
+  'fucker',
+  'f\\*ck',
+  'motherfucker',
+  'motherfucking',
+  'muthafucka',
+  'fu',
+  'wtf',
+  'dafuq',
+  'af',
+
+  'ass',
+  'arse',
+  'asshole',
+  'badass',
+  'arsehole',
+  'badarse',
+  'lmao',
+  'lmfao',
+
+  'bitch',
+  'bitchy',
+  'bitches',
+  'bitching',
+  'b\\*tch',
+
+  'nigger',
+  'niggers',
+  'nigga',
+  'niggas',
+  'fag',
+  'fags',
+  'faggot',
+  'faggots',
+  'whore',
+  'whores',
+  'slut',
+  'sluts',
+  'cunt',
+  'cunts',
+  'dyke',
+  'dykes',
+  'spic',
+  'spics',
+  'tranny',
+  'trannies',
+  'tard',
+  'tards',
+  'retard',
+  'retards',
+  'bastard',
+  'bastards',
+
+  'rape',
+  'raped',
+  'raping',
+  'blowjob',
+  'rimjob',
+  'handjob',
+  'cunnilingus',
+  'fellatio',
+  'sodomy',
+  'milf',
+  'cocksucker',
+  'cocksucking',
+  'fap',
+  'nofap',
+  'fapping',
+
+  'alcohol',
+  'beer',
+  'beers',
+  'mead',
+  'sherry',
+  'champagne',
+  'rum',
+  'brandy',
+  'whisky',
+  'whiskey',
+  'lager',
+  'gin',
+  'wine',
+  'wines',
+  'liquor',
+  'liquors',
+  'heroin',
+  'cocaine',
+];
 
 module.exports = bannedWords;