Cursing

[Unova's Champ]

"There is a time and place for everything kids and that's college.."
But seriously, I curse with my friends, but I tone it down with family and any formal setting.

 

[Blazivoir]

I would find it hard to name one person I know that does not swear, for me it's the norm to swear and even teachers/lecturers swear occasionally

 

[Malanu]

Your diction helps define you and how others see you. The kind of speech you use will influence the way people think of you. Generally people who use correct grammer are seen in a more...positive way than those who constantly confuse to/too/two, there/their/they're, use slang like "r u" etc...
The same goes for cursing and other things, but it depends on who you are talking to.

"F*** off!"=I'm furious and wish to be left alone, so I will not pound you into plasma due to my irrational state!

I think in a case like this where emotion is fueling the response, the short direct curse is more appropriate than trying to rattle off a well thought out eloquent statement.

On the other hand I am going to take a cold emotionless, "Don't make me hurt you." MORE seriously that a "I'm going to F*** you up!" The calm cool delivery says, I know what I'm doing and am ready to prove it as needed... you are warned. Better than the irrational out burst, which does warn of the unexpected but also shows a lack of control that can be exploited.

 

[DittoDude]

Don't curse. Period. [/debate]

 

[Antithesis]

I curse all the time, not because it makes me look "cool" or anything ridiculous like that, it's just a way of expressing myself that I find effective. People who say cursing shows a lack of intelligence or bad vocabulary have no idea what they're talking about. It does come with maturity, though, and over-using it just to try to make yourself feel tough is one of the most annoying things a person can do; likewise, people that curse just to attempt to be funny usually aren't funny.

 

[Dynablade]

I don't think swearing should be controlled by law, but people need to limit their curses. I've only cursed three times in my life, and one was as a little child and I had no idea what the word meant.

I would say that swearing is a personal preference, just as smoking and drinking. I'm not saying cursing is harmful, but as with the others, I choose not to partake in them.

Go ahead; if you're extremely mad, curse into a pillow. Just please don't do it around other people. Sure kids are going to hear curse words, but just as I wouldn't give my future kids beer and a cigarette, I wouldn't want them to swear.

 

[Antithesis]

Swearing isn't even remotely comparable to drinking or smoking: those physically impact people, swearing doesn't. In my opinion, people really need to stop being so sensitive about words. Especially considering its so common to simply replace a curse word with something deemed (for no reason) more appropriate. There is zero difference between crap and ****, yet people have decided to make one taboo and the other perfectly acceptable.

 

[metagrody6]

Kids these days take swearing the wrong way. I think swearing should not exist. Why is saying 'Sh¡t!' worse than saying 'Crap!' or even 'Poop!'?

There are also the mini swears like 'crap' and 'sucks'. I try to only say sucks around my friends. Some people look down upon people that say 'aww crap' because crap is an offensive word. Thomas Crapper invented the toilet. (I heard it's true)

Around my house my dad doesn't like it when we say What The Heck even though they say it in G rated movies >.>

 

[ShadowKyogre443]

Why does it matter? It's a word. F#@$ may as well be fuzz with a different meaning.

 

[PokemonLeagueChamp]

You shouldn't swear on Serebii.
I personally swear fairly often, except where it would be an issue. Why? Because I take them as what they are: words that, for the most part, have no real bad meaning to them, and are used to express extreme feelings.

 

[02939]

Posted my Malanu

"F*** off!"=I'm furious and wish to be left alone, so I will not pound you into plasma due to my irrational state!

I think in a case like this where emotion is fueling the response, the short direct curse is more appropriate than trying to rattle off a well thought out eloquent statement.

On the other hand I am going to take a cold emotionless, "Don't make me hurt you." MORE seriously that a "I'm going to F*** you up!" The calm cool delivery says, I know what I'm doing and am ready to prove it as needed... you are warned. Better than the irrational out burst, which does warn of the unexpected but also shows a lack of control that can be exploited.

This. I knew someone who cursed in every sentence to show off to me and her younger sister. That's irresponsible and it also makes her sound stupid and crude.

Another thing that is ridiculously immature is the reaction to someone saying these words. A teacher exclaims "****!" because they just fell over their own feet and are now on the ground with a big bruise. All the kids erupt in giggles. I think that the reaction to swearing is ridiculous, but I also think that if you are able to think about whether or not to curse, you shouldn't because if you do, the other person will think that you are royally pissed and you're not. Calmly saying, "I'm gonna kick the **** out of you" sounds like the person has no idea what they're even saying.

 

[Raddaya]

Actually, calmly saying "I'm gonna kick the shit out of you" is extremely intimidating. For example, imagine this guy saying so.

 

[legendarypokemonmaster]

Swearing isn't even remotely comparable to drinking or smoking: those physically impact people, swearing doesn't. In my opinion, people really need to stop being so sensitive about words. Especially considering its so common to simply replace a curse word with something deemed (for no reason) more appropriate. There is zero difference between crap and ****, yet people have decided to make one taboo and the other perfectly acceptable.

Kids these days take swearing the wrong way. I think swearing should not exist. Why is saying 'Sh¡t!' worse than saying 'Crap!' or even 'Poop!'?

Just as some of the standards of manners are set in society.
Why are you telling me I can't cut my food with my left hand?!
"Because it is improper"
What?
"Because it's bad"
Why?
"Because it is improper"

There are also the mini swears like 'crap' and 'sucks'. I try to only say sucks around my friends. Some people look down upon people that say 'aww crap' because crap is an offensive word. Thomas Crapper invented the toilet. (I heard it's true)

Around my house my dad doesn't like it when we say What The Heck even though they say it in G rated movies >.>

Mini swear words? I've never heard them called that before. My mom used to want me to stop saying crap in 5th grade.

This. I knew someone who cursed in every sentence to show off to me and her younger sister. That's irresponsible and it also makes her sound stupid and crude.

Another thing that is ridiculously immature is the reaction to someone saying these words. A teacher exclaims "****!" because they just fell over their own feet and are now on the ground with a big bruise. All the kids erupt in giggles. I think that the reaction to swearing is ridiculous, but I also think that if you are able to think about whether or not to curse, you shouldn't because if you do, the other person will think that you are royally pissed and you're not. Calmly saying, "I'm gonna kick the **** out of you" sounds like the person has no idea what they're even saying.

That person sounds stupid. People will always laugh at stuff like that either because they think the teacher did something wrong, or some other reason. Usually I don't curse because it makes you sound, if anything, less intelligent.

 

[themightydoof]

Always be very careful when you curse. You probably aren't a witch and therefore probably don't have a good understanding of what it truly is you are inflicting upon your foe. If in doubt, be sure to check with your local witch for pointers and cautionary advice.

 

[TeamRocketGrunt]

Well, phooey.
Words are words.Nothing will change that.People have the freedom to say any words they want.You can't change the way people speak.Only you can change yourself.Honestly, I don't get what the deal is with this cussing buisness, why even bother, because some of those words mean the same thing as other words that aren't even in the cuss category.Like I said before, words are words.If you say that the word begins with F, that could mean ANYTHING.
Team Rocket Grunt-Fighting for what's wrong-I mean right!

 

[catzeye]

I curse around my friends, and VERY RARELY around my family. I don't swear around professionals or little kids.

As long as you know when to control it, swearing is fine by me.

 

[MGOShockWave]

At whatever age the person learns that cursing is a tool not a toy, and isn't called for in every god-damn sentence.

Right there ^

 

[metagrody6]

Mini swear words? I've never heard them called that before. My mom used to want me to stop saying crap in 5th grade.

Ya know what I mean. Words you wouldn't use around 5-year olds

 

[Mevejuma]

I forget the exact quote, but Tim Minchin said something about it just being words and a part of language, and if he chooses to use it, then he should be able to. It was something along those lines anyway. Some curses begin to lose their meaning once they're over-used though, and become more acceptable. Like "sh*t" is used in more situations, so it's lost a bit of it's severity.

 

[StarlightUmbreon]

You shouldn't curse for no reason, I know lots of people who do to look "cool" swearing shouldnt have an age to start- only when it's reasonable. But even without a set age little kids like 6 year olds shouldnt be allowed to curse.