Does swearing offend you?

by NYYankees Posted 2012/09/02 00:59:11

Related Topics: Opinion, Swearing, Language

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Like I seem to get reported if I use foul language in an opinion. Is it really that inappropriate or does it not phase you?

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Marcus Clark 2012/09/03 08:25:08

Yes

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I've been around it a lot so I don't generally cringe. However, I do find it somewhat offensive. The frequent use of foul language is an indicator of two things:
1) a limited vocabulary
2) a weak argument.

When someone frequently uses foul language I tend to not take them too seriously.
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art1ej 2012/10/29 00:58:02

Yes

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I meant no....it doesn't offend me at all...

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MissFinyx 2012/10/02 02:34:40

No

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It's pretty normal to hear it from people of all ages and social standings honestly. Not to mention when I am not somewhere I have to be professional I do curse like a sailor, not gonna lie.

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ikeknight 2012/10/01 22:06:31

Yes

Not always, but usually yes. It's overused.

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Bulbasaurus Rex. 2012/10/01 21:40:56

No

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Lol, no, not at all.

The only thing that offends me is when people use the word "gay" in the wrong context or the use of any homophobic slurs.

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LadyIron 2012/10/01 21:38:35

Yes

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i was meant to click No LOL!!! sorry but No it doesn't offend me and i don't care what others think so Bollocks LOL

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Blade 2012/10/01 21:37:04

Yes

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hell yeah

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Brosia 2012/10/01 20:57:52
Culgan 2012/09/12 01:58:14

Yes

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It doesn't offend me but I find it stupid and sometimes annoying because many people are unable to construct even a simple sentence without throwing in a swear.

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Shade 2012/09/11 06:41:50

No

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Nope, Used to it.

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realityjunkie 2012/09/11 01:05:50

No

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I don't mind as long as it is not overused unless you are watching your team play.

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janet 2012/09/11 00:44:24 (edited)

Yes

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Yes it does.

I think people who need to use foul language to make a statement are not intelligent enough to verbalize in a none-vulgar manner.

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Deandra 2012/09/10 23:13:30

No

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It actually does the opposite. It turns me on. ;)

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janet to Deandra 2012/09/11 00:45:38

Maybe while having sex, Yes,,, LOL

Just kidding, Love your answer : )

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Deandra to janet 2012/09/12 01:37:45

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Thanks :D But when having sex... it is soooo nice!

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janet to Deandra 2012/09/12 19:03:37

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hehehehe,,, OH Yeah : )

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LdyLeo 2012/09/10 23:07:08

No

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Everyone swears, so it's no big deal to me. Even I swear from time to time.

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Ray the Dog! 2012/09/10 23:04:01

No

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I served in both the Merchant Navy and the British army in my time so I can say with some authority that I have probably heard just about every curse, blasphemy and especially 'sweary' words known to man in the English language (and quite a few in other
languages into the bargain! )
So when I hear 'swearing' nowadays I don't bat an eyelid. However, I DO automatically tend to categorise the 'swearer' as being probably not very 'bright', usually 'oafish' and invariably possessing a very poor vocabulary.....!!

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Fun-Betty 2012/09/10 22:58:53

No

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Being raised in a Christian home with very strict parents, it was my way to rebel. I am 43 and still curse when necessary. Which happens to be daily. I do not curse at folks I curse with folks. And... hold on to your hat now.... I'm educated.

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me being me 2012/09/10 22:33:20 (edited)

No

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Not really considering I cuss too;-)

But I don't cuss at someone or demean them.

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fallnhope 2012/09/10 22:12:41

No

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I'm very easy going and it takes a lot of offend me

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Cameryn 2012/09/10 21:27:00

No

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I swear all the time.

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Max7 2012/09/10 21:09:46

Yes

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Truthfully it does, people have a tendency to use profanity when they are upset, however, this is an oppinionated format, meaning all who participates is within their rights to express what they feel. They shouldn't be cursed out, because you disagree, or because you lack words to compose a intelligent response. My grandmothers definition of a person who swears a lot, has not have adequare words within their vocabulary. Swearing is offensive to many!

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Iamfree 2012/09/10 21:05:30

Yes

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I'm not sure if "offend" is really the word. It's more disappointment that people don't have sufficient verbal skills to do battle without resorting to profanity.

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Max7 to Iamfree 2012/09/10 21:15:31

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That's how my grandmother viewed swearing,lack of verbal skills, however, some people just like being nasty especially when someone has stepped on their toes, or disagreed with them in some way. It use to be a thing where everyone always put their best foot forward. Now, it seems the lower or the streetier you go it fulfills your worth. I liked your comment.

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Iamfree to Max7 2012/09/10 21:20:06

Thanks.

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Max7 to Iamfree 2012/09/11 03:30:52

Sure

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angel face 2012/09/10 21:04:04

No

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When a post pisses me off, I cuss all the time. It's who I am. I'm not going to get offended if someone cusses but I've been reported once because this person threatened me subtly so I threatened them back and I used a lot of word that should not be repeated. If you wanna cuss then cuss. It's life

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Angel 2012/09/10 21:03:04

No

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Some days I swear like a sailor lol

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gkirmani 2012/09/10 20:57:47

Yes

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YES it shows that such people are really from very low background or bad parenting

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Cheerios 2012/09/03 15:37:08

No

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In some cases (if it's used right and sparingly) it can. But most of the time it doesn't.

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DANNY59 2012/09/03 10:51:54

Yes

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Not all cussing bothers me, only when it's used to direct anger at someone, or I here a woman or young lady use the F-word. I could see the most beautiful woman in the world, but if I here the F-word come out of her mouth, I completely lose any interest in her. I don't like when guys say it either, especially like my neighbor who says it every other word, It's just classless.

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mrdog 2012/09/03 09:05:05

Yes

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But i don't deal with it often because folks I am around don't do it.... bark

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Marcus Clark 2012/09/03 08:25:08

Yes

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I've been around it a lot so I don't generally cringe. However, I do find it somewhat offensive. The frequent use of foul language is an indicator of two things:
1) a limited vocabulary
2) a weak argument.

When someone frequently uses foul language I tend to not take them too seriously.

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xXmIsSuNdErStoOdXx 2012/09/03 00:51:08

No

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I do it

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umapathy Krishnamurthy 2012/09/02 23:58:21

No

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No it wont

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BIG BAD JOHN R. 2012/09/02 21:40:50

No

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Nope

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Lili13 2012/09/02 21:23:00

No

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Doesnt bother me as long as its not aimed at me

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Barbara 2012/09/02 17:31:49 (edited)

No

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I would be such a hypocrite if I said yes.

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Different 2012/09/02 17:25:24

No

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No cause I swear on here for opinions and polls.

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Golden Panther 2012/09/02 16:25:42

Yes

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To a agree, especially when their are children or ladies that i personally know in the audience. I have used salty language myself but never knowingly around kids or the fairer sex.

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