Profanity - Page 10

Susan in California · ‎06-02-2014

We didn't swear in front of our sons when they were young, or even now. But at home and in the car, both my husband and I swear frequently and enjoy it! I even use the "F-word" as a noun, adjective and verb. We laugh a lot, and maybe it does give us some release.

My dad did use a few expletives when I was growing up. I remember once my mother called someone a "******" and I was

really shocked. Oh well.

Like most of the posters, I am not fond of hearing a lot of swearing in public.

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

@DoneTryin wrote:
I've noticed that the "f bomb" seems to be dropped quite casually the past few years. Hearing it still makes me cringe. I guess it's just a part of a more liberal & casual society than it was when I was a kid in the 50s.

@DoneTryin

A word is just a word. It's how it's used that makes it improper, e.g., if you drop something on your big toe, you may yell "Oh f***!! and it's funny.

However if you say to someone "f*** you," that's entirely unacceptable. It's not the word itself, it's the meaning behind it.

That's how I look at it, anyway.

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

BitsyAnn · ‎06-09-2014

Profanity is ugly imho. I think it's a shame to see it more accepted and common now. Maybe it's hand in hand with all the negativity and meanness in the world today, like we see here on the boards. People picking away at each other, looking for something or someone to criticize. It's like it's ok to be rude or unkind and also ok to spew profanity.

tuscaloosa · ‎03-23-2010

I grew up in a household devoid of profanity. If I had said a swear word I would have been hit. Now I know it is safe to swear away now, but I don't. Maybe I was trained so well (don't recommend the methods) that what desire I may have had disappeared. The sound of swear words does bother me, harsh I guess. Now and then if I hurt myself I will say an expletive. I do not associate swearing with morality. I guess fear of punishment still lurks in my mind.

BORN AGAIN · ‎03-09-2010

I stopped many years ago. It sounds low class and trashy. Now I cringe when I hear anyone cursing.

wildcat fan · ‎03-23-2010

The past couple of years I've been assigned to a team of potty mouths at work. It can create stress for me because I find the language harsh, unprofessional, and unnecessary--especially considering I work in public education and the f-bombs are sometimes dropped by teachers when students are just a few feet away. When I hear these expletives, it's like they are saying they aren't intelligent enough to come up with a non-expletive way to make a point. Or maybe they're just too lazy. At work it's a trend among younger personnel. I never hear that sort of language from co-workers my age or older.

When it comes to TV and movies, excessive profanity is a turn off for me.

CaryH · ‎05-02-2010

I understand some peopl's dislike of cursing. I myself don't mind it. I "curse like a sailor" myself. I was in the Army for 10 years and because of that its just become part of who I am.

Am I a bad person, no I am not. Am I an idiot with no other vocabulary, no I am not. And honestly I take offense to those that say I would be because I curse.

Good for you if you don't curse. Good for me because I do curse. It's a choice.

I don't curse at my boss or my children. As a professional and a mother, I know where and when to draw the line.

MaeE · ‎03-14-2010

I totally agree with the one who started this thread. I delete them, block them and unfriend them when I read the f word or any other vulgar or cuss words..I don't use them, my sons don't use them in my presence and I won't be around those who do. I think if a person has to use curse words and vulgarity to speak they need to increase their vocabulary..It is ignorance, pure and simple, to not be able to express yourself without using this type of language. I am a Christian mother and grandmother and I will not bow to the use of poolyr chosen words of vulgariety or profanity.. when I speak..that is my vow..

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

Little kids will repeat what they hear, so people need to be aware of who's in the room if they are going to let curse words fly. I don't like to hear cursing, it's violent speech IMO, but what makes me cringe is when people take the Lords name in vain. For some reason people who profess to be Christian are some of the biggest offenders.

Suhse · ‎03-13-2012

@tuscaloosa wrote:
I grew up in a household devoid of profanity. If I had said a swear word I would have been hit. Now I know it is safe to swear away now, but I don't. Maybe I was trained so well (don't recommend the methods) that what desire I may have had disappeared. The sound of swear words does bother me, harsh I guess. Now and then if I hurt myself I will say an expletive. I do not associate swearing with morality. I guess fear of punishment still lurks in my mind.

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I'm sorry you grew up, in a home, where hitting was acceptable.

I'd much rather have a child exposed to profanity, than physical violence!