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24-Oct-2006, 06:26 PM #1
What is 'wrong' or 'bad' about swearing, and why dont we allow it?
The only thing i could come up with is that it is 'uncivilized,' which is somewhat of a discriminatory term that seems to favor white-collar american businessmen. Well, regardless of that, is there some reason why being 'civilized' is important, respectable, or desirable?

Or is this totally off base? What is the reason that we are raised thing swearing is bad, and the reason that we try to marginalize it?
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24-Oct-2006, 06:50 PM #2
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The only thing i could come up with is that it is 'uncivilized,' which is somewhat of a discriminatory term that seems to favor white-collar american businessmen.
You do realise that's remarkably similar to something you said in your "thread" about terrorism (something like "the problem with you guys is you're thinking along white-collar middle-class American lines")?

Try getting hold of an atlas sometime -- you'll be surprised to learn there are actually several countries beyond the US of A. ( indeed)
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24-Oct-2006, 07:08 PM #3
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You do realise that's remarkably similar to something you said in your "thread" about terrorism (something like "the problem with you guys is you're thinking along white-collar middle-class American lines")?

Try getting hold of an atlas sometime -- you'll be surprised to learn there are actually several countries beyond the US of A. ( indeed)
I was assuming most ppl here are from the US and would relate to my example, and i didnt say that in the terrorism thread that i can recall.

So what is wrong with swearing? Probably the majority of people in your country swear. Why is it not allowed on TSG, and generally taboo in society?
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24-Oct-2006, 07:22 PM #4
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The only thing i could come up with is that it is 'uncivilized,' which is somewhat of a discriminatory term that seems to favor white-collar american businessmen. Well, regardless of that, is there some reason why being 'civilized' is important, respectable, or desirable?

Or is this totally off base? What is the reason that we are raised thing swearing is bad, and the reason that we try to marginalize it?
For one reason, among many is, it would not be as satisfieing if it was acceptable.
And , what makes you think businessmen don't swear? . >f
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For one reason, among many is, it would not be as satisfieing if it was acceptable.
And , what makes you think businessmen don't swear? . >f
Not during the day, which i what i meant. Most people do swear, and im wondering why it is considered taboo in places or at times?
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24-Oct-2006, 07:36 PM #6
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I was assuming most ppl here are from the US and would relate to my example, and i didnt say that in the terrorism thread that i can recall.
So -- "You are all looking at it from the perspective of a wealthy white american living comfortably with a nice white collar job and a big house, good computer, etc etc." not ringing any bells then?
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24-Oct-2006, 07:45 PM #8
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Not during the day, which i what i meant. Most people do swear, and im wondering why it is considered taboo in places or at times?
Well, I know if it offends others --or me , I don't like it, but good question .
I know I don't like bad language around young for instance , and have thought about why.
The best I can come up with is not damage to young --but disrespect to my wishes.
Hard to describe. In our culture , as well as others everywhere, what is seen as foul --is often seen as attack on the one hearing , or those that care about them.
If you use what is commonly accepted as foul language in front of my wife --family --childern-- it would be insult to me, as if a challange, disrespect.
Myself , I don't care if I hear it, but at some levels , it reduces my opinion of the person cussing.
I might add , when mad, I am worse for it.
I think for my part its a matter of respect.
For others , there may be other reasons , religious for example.
Trying not to offend is important, but exactly what is offensive --differs with culture ,and a persons upbringing, Not a good answer , but a honest one. >f
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24-Oct-2006, 07:50 PM #9
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Well, I know if it offends others --or me , I don't like it, but good question .
Well the basic problem with your position is that you're an arse whole.

























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Well the basic problem with your position is that you're an arse whole.

























Hey you white M*&^%$#^&%$ monkeyboy!.
Don't make me show my colours! >f
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Don't make me show my colours! >f

Colours? Colours? What the frick are you a Canadian Cuban now! Do you sit around in your cabanna shirt drinking Molson?
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25-Oct-2006, 04:06 AM #13
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Not during the day, which i what i meant. Most people do swear, and im wondering why it is considered taboo in places or at times?

Not being able to swear, forces you to expand your vocabulary!
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25-Oct-2006, 04:25 AM #14
Most swear words derive from either blasphemy or basic human acts, such as defecation, horizontal jogging or what are consideed "Private" body parts and orifices.

Their use was proscribed by "Polite Society" owing to the probability of offending those of sensibility.

I believe that this still applies to this day, to a limited degree.

It has always been common for the lowest classes to utilise copious swear words in everyday attempts at communication. This was because they were uneducated and lacked a reasonable vocabulary. Also, of course, when men were thrown into life-threatening circumstances or compelled to live a very basic existence (Navy, Army etc), they used oaths and epithets frequently and freely.

Kids, of course, use newly learned swear words and vulgarities to impress their peer group and to shock adults.

My own experience of upper class people, particularly women (! ), is that "Swear like troopers"!

Personally, I find the increasing use of Anglo Saxon four letter words tiresome and can only put this increasing phenomenon down to ignorance.

The English language is probably the richest on the globe, in terms of the variety of words available to use and the immense potential of context and figures of speech.

Sadly, we can I fear also blame the media, since it was neat to shock the audience and push the envelope of acceptability for very temporary recognition: once everyone else is doing it it has lost its spontaneous difference and become boring and more tiresome.

I also fear this is yet another ready example of how some Western societies are deteriorating towards the lowest common denominator.

Personally, I don't wish to converse like a navey or a trooper, but heh, others have different personnas.

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25-Oct-2006, 05:21 AM #15
The use of scatology .It is a practice some are more tactful at performing then others .Hell ,I do not know!

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