Originally Posted by blackmonsters

It's the safe way to do things.

Some affiliate ID's are like "Fuckmaster11".
So they don't want that on the check.

Some program names are like "Fuck You Cash".
So they don't want that on the check.

And since 3rd parties most likely print the checks, the safe thing is to omit those items
from the data so the 3rd party doesn't print it anywhere.

You may not realize it, but some people can go to the bank with a check that
has "fuckmaster11" and deposit the check; but 3 days later they get
another check back in the mail with a letter stating "Your account has been close".