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RE: Why You Shouldn't Give a Fuck About "Swear Words."

in #fuck7 years ago

Well, I think the context is more important than the word itself. 'Fucking' is being used in all sorts of contexts by now, so it is not really a 'bad word' anymore. If someone calls me 'fucking awesome', I wouldn't feel offended. If someone calls me a 'fucking cunt', I will still take offense though. Not because I lose self-worth, but because I feel it's rude. Depending on, again, context ofcourse.

Today's music and associated clips are absolutely horrible and they breed a very fucked up society. I'm horrified that today's youth enjoys all of that crap you mentioned. That, to me, is way worse than a few swear words.

I gotta admit though, I don't like the use of too many swear words without any need. It sounds rude to me and it lowers the tone of a conversation for me. I guess that's just personal preference.

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Well, I think the context is more important than the word itself. 'Fucking' is being used in all sorts of contexts by now, so it is not really a 'bad word' anymore. If someone calls me 'fucking awesome', I wouldn't feel offended. If someone calls me a 'fucking cunt', I will still take offense though. Not because I lose self-worth, but because I feel it's rude. Depending on, again, context ofcourse.

So then you agree that it is the context and not the word itself. So, you could also be just offended by words that are not regarded as curse words. This why I believe none should be considered bad, because they can all be used in a good or bad context.