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WHY SWEAR
by spiritbird @ 07. Apr 2008 - 20:49:01

We all know that most people these days can't say a sentence without having to add at least one swear word, but do you have to spell it out when you're writing your blog? If you can't control your language when you're speaking that's one thing, but to be unable to do so when you're writing shows a distinct lack respect for those who may be reading. NO! I am not a prude, I just don't happen to think that the use of "bad" language is neccessary. It just shows ignorance.

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deleted user [Visitor]

2008-04-07 @ 21:06

*yawns*

And who are you to tell people what they can and can't right in their post titles?

Get over yourself.

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deleted user [Visitor]

2008-04-07 @ 21:08

Of course that should say "write"!

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jackfrostjackfrost pro
2008-04-07 @ 21:20

You sort of ruined the moment..:):)):))

He is just saying what he thinks not that people should be censored, which of course is his right to do…
Swearing and profanities has its place but sometimes it is used to cause offence. Which of course is not right?

The degree to which swearing is offensive relies upon how the use of the word affects an individual. Some will consider the original meaning of a word (for example, the sexual act) to be offensive or a subject not fit for polite conversation. Some will feel that certain words, having an established social taboo are simply offensive, regardless of any context; others will find profanities offensive mainly when used in a way deliberately intended to offend.
Furthermore, some may be in the habit of using profanity in order to seem cool. insults can even be used as terms of endearment.
A 2007 peer reviewed study by the University of East Anglia found that banning profanity in the workplace and reprimanding staff for using it could have a negative effect on morale and motivation. According to the study, while swearing in front of senior staff or customers should be seriously discouraged or banned, in other circumstances it helped foster solidarity among employees and relieved frustration, stress or other feelings.

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spiritbirdspiritbird pro
2008-04-08 @ 12:27

All I asked was, Why? I have nothing to get over.

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spiritbirdspiritbird pro
2008-04-08 @ 12:26

I was not telling people to do anything, you missed the point, I was asking why? Your last comment says a lot.

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deleted user [Visitor]

2008-04-08 @ 13:24

And if all else fails insult someones intelligence.

How mature and intelligent of you.

It says absolutely nothing, other than it being a genuine mistake. Now if I had not recognised that I had indeed originally spelt "write" incorrectly then that would have said something.

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spiritbirdspiritbird pro
2008-04-08 @ 17:11

I was not commenting on the mistake, we can all make those. It was the 'get over yourself' I found pointless. I think we agree to differ on the matter therefor there will be no more communication on the matter.

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la_spicela_spice [Member]
2008-04-07 @ 21:50

For ignorance read respect :yes:

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spiritbirdspiritbird pro
2008-04-08 @ 12:28

Thank you ma'am.

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la_spicela_spice [Member]
2008-04-08 @ 12:47

You're welcome sir! :yes:

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mycorneroftheworldmycorneroftheworld [Member]
2008-04-08 @ 09:32

I hardly ever swear in daily life myself and I am not particularly fond of people using swear words in every sentence. But I don't get upset about it and I don't care if people use bad language in their blogs. As Jack says, people are upset about different things and if I don't like what I read, I just move on. :)

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spiritbirdspiritbird pro
2008-04-08 @ 12:29

I only asked Why?

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mycorneroftheworldmycorneroftheworld [Member]
2008-04-08 @ 12:32

I know you did! :) And I don't disagree with you at all, I think it is nicer with less swearwords. I only told you my point of view as I thought that was the idea with interacting like this! :)

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spiritbirdspiritbird pro
2008-04-08 @ 17:16

Thank you. This was exactly what I was hoping for, an adult exchange of views. I was just interested to know if someone coild tell me why they swear. I think we are in agreement on the subject although we may have got our wires a little crossed over my wording. I trust that we remain friends. ED

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mycorneroftheworldmycorneroftheworld [Member]
2008-04-27 @ 18:19

Yes of course! :)

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wendlanewendlane pro
2008-04-19 @ 11:05

Well I dislike profanity on blogs as I do find it a bit offensive -do I swear?, yes of course I do but I don't as a rule and never on my blog apart from yesterday because I was angry and then felt ashamed of myself, everyone has a right to their opinion but it does seem disrespectful to use words that others may find offensive, we do have to take things like that into account in a community.

gogsblogsgogsblogs [Member]
2008-04-19 @ 12:28

I myself try not to swear, but due to an illness, and taking drugs, to help with my illness, sometimes words fail me, I mean really fail me, so I may use swear words, or if I'm really angry ( usually at myself) I swear to show how angry I am. My granny used to say that using bad language showed a lack of a good education. Is she correct?
I also try not to use swear words when commenting on a bloggers blog, unless they have used swear words in their post, even then I do try to avoid using swear words, but I don't care either way myself. I think it is down to good manners, if one is asked to tone down the foul language, then one should, however if one is offended by swear words in a blog, then don't read it.
Live and let live is what my granny always taught me. Thank you King Gog of Gog.

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