I understand swearing when speaking (since I do that myself) but why Type swearing? I think I misunderstood this thread *unsure*

I've never understood why swearing is considered so bad. There are other words out there that are considered curse words that mean the EXACT same thing. It's just society decided to label some words worse than others when technically it really shouldn't even be that way. I think the whole issue surrounding it is just ignorant to begin with. http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=evilbluemunkeyz

I think when you really mean something and are really mad thats when you should swear. Not just in your everyday language(even though I occasionally swear here and there) http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=cornstarch678&misc

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[quote=candyblossoms][quote=angel_shortcake][quote=desperately_yours][quote=candyblossoms]Neomallers is an off-site forum I guess, and people should be able to handle PG-13 at least. Like someone said before, it is a cultural thing. :) & I try my best not to swear, because I firmly believe swearing is for people who have limited vocabularies or are unintelligent because, by swearing, it's basically like you're saying that you don't have the vocabulary to come up with a better word.[/quote] Well, you got me and my unintelligent self. I guess that the 3.82 GPA and the lessons in French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Russian only go so far. I suppose me and my f'n gd self will go hibernate with all the other rednecks. /drips with sarcasm Chad's Bakery http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=desperately_yours[/quote] Hahaha, Chad you're the best. My boyfriend swears all the time and he's one of the smartest people I know. And he definitely has a huge vocab. And someone else I know has their masters in ENGLISH and he knows other languages too and swears like a sailor. Swearing has nothing to do with unintelligence or limited vocabularies in the very least.[/quote] Actually, it doesn't matter if you know people like that. The American school system is a joke, I'm sorry, but I'm in high school and I've managed straight A+s in nearly every subject so far and I spend maybe an hour or less a day on homework. I know smart people swear, but they aren't using the f-bomb like it's an adjective or something. Basically, grades don't matter.[/quote] Ahh, that explains it. You're still in high school. I got where you're coming from. I also understand here in the real adult world where we pay taxes and have certain freedoms, we expect one of those to be free speech and the ability to drop a "F-Bomb" or two when we speak. Chad's Bakery http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=desperately_yours

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Me and my friend usally just say "queso santo!" which is spanish for "holy cheese!"

[quote=emmasocute130]Me and my friend usally just say "queso santo!" which is spanish for "holy cheese!"[/quote] lol we say holy cow or what the firetruck. :D I swear in real life i have to admit but on the comp like forums and stuff i never swear (besides MSN) :D I have never seen anyone swar on neomallers though. Maybe i dont realise it because im too used to it.

Well I have a 3.93GPA and I take College Alg 2 and AP Gov. and AP Chem and swear (sometimes a lot) aha

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I do know some people find it offensive but lets be realistic for a second and just say plainly that swearing is an everyday thing and commonly used between friends and a relaxed way to talk. It's annoying to talk 'proper' all the time. If you are offended, let me say I respect that but really - how do you get through a single day without being offended? Lastly, children swear all the time so I don't really know what it is that you are trying to protect them from.