DaFoot Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Offended? Not generally. Maybe if it was accompanied by 'in yer face' actions then I may feel a little threatened, but not sure that's the same as being offended. Someone swearing consistently leads me to ignore what they say when they think something is vitally important as they clearly can't use words in context. If I know someone doesn't usually swear and I hear them swearing I know something has actually happened rather than just babble. Hope that makes sense :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 well this is my point exactly rich WHO gets offended? WHO are they trying to protect? You'd be better off asking them that, via the Helpdesk of course But really this forum has always been, and always will be, a "family friendly" forum, so swearing is a BIG no no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barleycorn Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 well this is my point exactly rich WHO gets offended? The prim and proper WHO are they trying to protect? The children. We must protect the children. Everyone knows that swear words turn children into newts. jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kthebean Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I dont mind swearing but I do think its nice to have manners, theres no need in most cases to swear loudly in earshot of loads of people. Hate it when I am out with my nan and people are effing and jeffing around her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFoot Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Words have various meanings, swear words by definition are meant to be offensive. When used out of context any word can lose it's meaning (eg "literally" ). Certain sentences could be considered offensive - eg. racist phrases, incitement to violence against certain groups, I would probably get offended if someone accused me of being paedophile. All of the above are just words, but in context could be offensive. The same applies to swearing for some folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barleycorn Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 You'd be better off asking them that, via the Helpdesk of course But really this forum has always been, and always will be, a "family friendly" forum, so swearing is a BIG no no. Adults know swear words. Children know swear words. Everyone's little precious butter wouldn't melt in their mouth knows swear words. No one is being protected. Swear filters for bulletin boards exist. jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC1 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'm no prude but there is no need for heavy swearing in public. Words like 'rhymes with bunt' and 'sounds like duck' can sound a bit vulgar. Especially when shouted from the rooftops. This is polite society don't forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Graham Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 A well timed and appropriate swear can be used to emphasise a point. But gratuitous swearing just makes people look thick. I know someone who can't speak a sentence without an eff or a blind. He's not the sharpest tool in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nataliie Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Oops, I pressed the wrong option. I'm not offended by swearing at all, sometimes not swearing is a lot worse.. Then again, I do think continuous swearing does just make people come across as really stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forumosaurus Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 well quite barley! and who decides what is offensive? i find it very strange that some people get so up in arms about certain letter configurations yet, they exist in every language why? The person who's offended. Swearing can often make people feel uncomfortable because it's often used when a person's emotions are running high, and it's not always nice to be around people like that. Most people don't swear when they're just content with something. That's all asides from the often vulgar meanings behind most swear words which don't need to be littered amongst normal conversation. I really don't care about the odd **** or **** but there's something disconcerting about somebody who peppers their every day language with them. At the end of the day it's all about the type of impression you want to give to other people, if you don't mind looking like a lout then use whatever words you like in whatever context you like. If you do mind looking like a lout, adjust your behaviour accordingly in account of your company. As somebody said earlier, it's not prudish to not want to hear heavy swearing whilst going about your daily business, and the fact is many people will look upon you unfavourably if you do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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