Swearwords increasingly used for emphasis and to build social bonds, rather than to insult, say academics

  • @Sterile_Technique
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    1910 months ago

    Imposing your preferences on others is rude. If you don’t like spaces that permit profanity, you’re free to get the fuck out.

    • Possibly linux
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      10 months ago

      Some people I have no control from over. However, if your cussing like a sailor I’m going to ask you to stop.

      Some places are less formal so I don’t get as upset over it. For instance
      I don’t tolerate cussing at work but I tolerate it at a bar.