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i swear when i need to, but if theres no need for it, then why bother?

"the fucking oilers are going to lose the fucking cup."

or

"the oilers are going to lose the cup."

either way, theyre going to lose the cup.


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The statements are similar, but not equivalent. There is a difference. "Fuck" can indicate enthusiasm or contempt or displeasure or what-have-you, but it's an intensifier. It should serve a purpose, you don't just chuck it in there for kicks.

The consensus is clearly that profanity isn't a big deal, but in a medium shorn of voice or body language, style matters.
 
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quote:
Originally posted by Alinda, the lost girl in long stockings:
*repeatedly [CENSORED] flamey head*

[PROFANITY]!!!

Razz



even a FAQ thread gets hijacked,[censored].


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Belgium off! Stupid turlingdromes....
 
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i've on occasion wondered about this...

Since i write more or less like i speak, and my freinds are conspicuously foul mouthed, i re-read posts i've written and realise i have used swear words where i wouldn't necessarily have expected.

However, no one has ever complained to me, or asked me to tone it down, even when i asked the direct question...


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i remember you asking someone to sod off, but i really thought you were cute while doing so Razz


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