Originally Posted by: t_shirtsnjeansOne question, why use them?

If intelligence is to be shown then why swear words? I feel that when I hear innappropriate words then I have lost respect for the person using them. I can have a conversation that lasts hours and not one swear word, or cuss word, would be said and emotions could still be expressed, but when one swear word is spoken it makes the whole conversation less valuable.


Well, that was more than 'one question', but you know what I mean, if it needs profanity to make a point then what was the point? Shock? Even biting the head off of bats gets old and then it's a matter of getting a shot so you don't get infected.

True, however, I tend to avoid foul language in my writing more than my everyday speaking. Speaking really isn't critiqued academically, and I enjoy saying **** every other word.