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.

BAM! That's my point exactly. If they are just words, then can't you simply just use other ones? When someone starts to swear, it just makes them seem overly angry.

It can be soooo much more intimidating and devestating even to use more "sophisticated" words.

Which sounds cooler to you?

You're a ****** wuss!

or

how can you look at yourself, I mean you're such a [U]caitiff[/U]!

caitiff: despicable or cowardly person.

Pick up a dictionary every once in awhile! Does it hurt you to be educated?