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Originally Posted by
Rongar
Just to let you know, RickD, that you are not alone in your distaste
for foul-mouthings, although my objections are aesthetic, rather than religious.
For let's face it, Guys, swearing is not a pretty sight...have you never admired a
pretty looking girl, or been interested by a guy who, seemingly, has it all together, then been a tad disappointed, when they drop a floater? (Ironically,
usually in an attempt to impress one!)
Rongar thanks for the back up.
One note...though I am "religious" and apparently have a rep for that on these threads my distaste is more because I find it crude not just for "religious" reasons. In the questioning of the language use I have not brought religion into it.
I agree with your ref. I have met some very nice women, interesting men and suddenly they start talking language that my Mom would have washed my mouth out for using and that kind of does it for me. I was not raised in a Christian home....did not become a believer until my teens but the rule as a kid was if I said certain words I would have my mouth washed out with soap.
I guess I haven't gotten beyond my raising. I still hold onto the lessons my folks taught me as a kid...respect those older than you. Say Yes ma'am and sir, please and thank you, open a door for ladies, don't swear, always have on clean underwear, etc.
Re: Language Blocking System
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Originally Posted by
Rongar
For let's face it, Guys, swearing is not a pretty sight...have you never admired a
pretty looking girl, or been interested by a guy who, seemingly, has it all together, then been a tad disappointed, when they drop a floater? (Ironically,
usually in an attempt to impress one!)
Nope. :)
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It is pretty easy to use other words than swear words. Thou I do think that Crapp should be unsensored. Other swear words. Just use other words to fully describe how you feel or what you want to say. Get a dictionary..ect.
Do I swear? occassionally I do.
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RickD, I apologize for my jumping to the conclusion that your aversion to swearing was "for religious reasons"
Being well brought-up is even better, imo...
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A word is a word. It's the thought behind the word that matters. Is "F-off" really any different than its counterpart? The intent behind it is the same.
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RickD: http://forum.sportsmogul.com/showthread.php?t=169076
It was this thread that really got under my skin. I dont know if you post repeatedly in any others but in this one you wouldn't let Bradshaw go.
That's really all I was talking about.
Plus, I don't like the Yanks xD
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Personally, I don't see why anybody would be offended by a mere word. The intention behind the word could be offensive, but just shouting dam, hell, or crap into the air shouldn't be offensive to anybody.
As for the argument that we could just "stretch our vocabulary," well sure we could. But why should we? I could say, "that was a damn good sandwich." Or I could say "that was a very good sandwich." And what if I suddenly told you "very" was a dirty word? Then you'd have to stretch your vocabulary and find a new one, but it would be pointless.
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Dee loosened some restrictions why are we even still talking about this?
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Originally Posted by
RickD
Dee loosened some restrictions why are we even still talking about this?
Because I felt like it...what's your excuse?
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The fact people keep addressing me personally.
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Originally Posted by
RickD
The fact people keep addressing me personally.
But I didn't, and you posted simply to tell me that my post was unnecessary and superfluous. Which made your post only that much more unnecessary.
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Actually I was responding to the last page of posts and not to you personally. Sorry if you took it that way.
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Originally Posted by
filihok
A word is a word. It's the thought behind the word that matters. Is "F-off" really any different than its counterpart? The intent behind it is the same.
Oh, I dunno, Filihok...mebbe a "Please leave!" accompanied by a wry smile, would amuse even the recipient.
As one who has been shown the door many times, I have an appreciation of the various nuances possible in a personal parting-of-the-ways.:rolleyes:
