I must be getting old!
I do not consider myself a prude, however I have spent more time on the forum in the last month and I am astonished at the language that is being written into some of the topics, let alone in the titles. To me this is a poublic forum and I would not speak like that in public so I am sure I would not put F this and F that into print.
Is this normal and accepted text? Then I am too sensitive. If not please use the preview button before posting
Milton " Oh my Virgin Eyes and Ears" Slim
Is this normal and accepted text? Then I am too sensitive. If not please use the preview button before posting
Milton " Oh my Virgin Eyes and Ears" Slim
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Does this make it right?
I'm with Dave on this one.
Casual swearing is still not acceptable in a normal business sense though and I know of no everyday business where you can swear directly at someone without any consequence... I'm ok with casual swearing although I still think too much of it shows a certain lack of maturity. What I don't like is a direct attack on someone, and that doesn't necessarily have to even include swearing.. There are more sensible, mature ways to get ones point across.. If you can do that you are viewed in a much more serious vein...
By the way my opinion on this is not meant as being against anyone on this forum. It's just that like my fellow Rock I really see this as weakening of society. And by asking for opinions on here what you will mostly get are the voices of the "free" spirits. The mostly silent majority are unlikely to speak up...
I never said it was right. It's a trend that shows NO sign of reversing. Adapt or perish.
Amen, which is exactly the reason I don't take swearing too seriously. I can rip a person apart with everyday acceptable terminology. I agree swearing does show some immaturity but it can also show great creativity and imagination when used effectively.
Mark
I know you did not say it was right..and I did not imply you did. However my comment was more on the general mentality that 'well it goes on so let's turn our back or join in' or as you say 'adapt or perish'.
I think people need to get a backbone and not adapt but try and change. My kids do not swear, or rather they swear very rarely. If they do they know the consequences. When they are of an age were it can be deemed suitable or they can be deemed adults then hopefully my parenting will have been effective and they won't be trash mouths, they will have manners. When I pick my kids up from school (grades 1-6) and some kids say things that are inappropriate I don't walk by I say something. If it false on deaf ears so be it but I prefer to at least speak up. IF I have other kids over and they do not use proper language, use their manners, or show respect they will be told and so will the parents. I'd expect the same treatment wherever my kids go.
What makes me sick are people (and I am not insinuating you are one of these people..I am generalizing as God knows this forum is so freaking sensitive) who bitch and complain and then turn a deaf ear. Speak up or shut up I say.
The thing is, a word only has power if you give it power. Take the letters on their own: eff, you, see, kay...and they're pretty innocent. Put them together, and some people take offense.
It's a tough call, and people should police themselves.
However,
I will not waste one minute of my life trying to make other peoples kids better human beings. That is what I mean by adapt or perish. If my concern for other peoples speaking habits causes one ounce of stress to me or my family it is not worth it. So I adapt and accept it's a part of society (watch any TV show, movie or listen to most music) and it's not just trumped up in those mediums to make it more sexy, it's much more real life than an evening with the Cleavers.
You can take the burden of cleaning up our youth if you want, I will not condemn you but I will not see it as a noble act either. To each his own.
'accepted'? if no one does anything then i guess it is.
'acceptable'? i would say no. problem is, no one who matters gives a fuck.
No dude, they'd be picking you up for violating the restraining order.
I swore directly at you on purpose Jeff. You should have banned me. I expected it.
by the way: Cute Greg! and I do think that Moose is testing the ban waters, now if you get banned, how will I get directions to your place for Saturday.
Ever think of that you
Milton "Social Comment" Slim
I think this is doable... sometimes I do it when I get frustrated, but if it happens just shoot me a PM and I'll fix it up
under 40 proponents of the 'no swear' policy (of their own free will and not just jumping on late now because I've pointed out that they didn't care up until this point)
= zero
With respect, you ARE subscribing to antiquated ideas..and I will be wearing slacks to RCV and voting in the forum polls
There should not be children on this forum, and if there are..they have lousy parents, so the role model card can't be played...(not that it specifically has yet...but talking about them is like waving a tiny american flag while lecturing pro-life)
But let's not confuse the issue, you're a bunch of men who lived through wars and dated flappers and rode dinosaurs uphill both ways to school and what not.
I believe that you should be savvy enough to see that:
sticks and stones may break your bones....
Don't tell me whether or not to have an opinion, Don't tell me I have antiquated ideas.
I (LET"S ALL USE BOLD PRINT)Can have an opinion, and chose to express it. I did not point fingers at anyone in particular.
By replying you have admitted to being one of the culprits, so be it.
Eff bomb until the cows come home.
If by starting this thread I have discouraged anyone who has felt they were guilty of improper language from continuing, then, That in my OPINION make the thread a success.
This is my last entry into this thread, so feel free, everyone to take the last shot. Even swear at will, if it makes you giggle
Milton "Antequated IDEALS" Slim
Wow this is going to hurt....
But I have to agree with Kristy here ^-^
You don't want to see titties, don't go to a strip bar.
You don't want to read swear words, stay away from gambling forums.
I'd just like to point out that I am presently being given credit for: "Sticks and Stones may break your bones, but names will never hurt you."
I am also involved in a lengthy legal battle with Dr. Evil for the titles of 'inventor of the question mark' and 'princess of Canada'
Just a reminder that YOU asked, if you're not interested in honest answers..why put the question up?
Kristy "responding to what I understood was the point, and not looking for war" Sea
As for your restraining order comment, you obviously have some personal experience here...
oh wow, so it IS related to that thread, I'm shocked
*cough*sfobv*cough*
(Jeff ..you've been pimping all the volatile threads ever since you became a mod. Admit it you're just itching to drop the ban hammer aren't you?)
I'm having a hard time getting a "read" on you Kristy.. So what else is new... lol..
I'm not sure I even understand your comment above about which thread. The one I'm referring to is this one...
http://www.pokerforum.ca/showthread.php?t=15012
And as far as the ban hammer, if someone swore directly at me it wouldn't bother me at all (other than wonder about that persons lack of maturity), but it does bother some. I wouldn't ban someone for that myself, it would be up to the other mods or admins, you know, seperation of duties and all that.
This picture sums up this thread. (sorry for the profanity, but I think it captures the moment perfectly
While I am making a wish list, I would prefer that people wrote "a lot" instead of "alot" and "too" instead of "to" when appropriate and "you're" instead of "your" when appropriate. But those who can't spell shouldn't throw stones
I also have to show my age and fussiness by saying that at least once a week I have to look up some texting acronym, never sure if it has actual meaning or is some typo. (I am still looking for the mean of "asdf" people keep putting at the end of their short posts
In the end, I accept all of these things because I want to be part of the forum. But if you asked me my preference ...
now you know.
I swear too much. I admit it. I wish I swore less. I remember being in a work setting and hearing the President of the company drop some f-bombs. I didn't really respect him as much after that. Every once in a while I swear in class and I cringe and think back to that.
I have no respect for Gordon Ramsay. How do people listen to him on his shows when he drops an f-bomb every third word.
I'm not 40.
My final opinion is that if this is where you are focusing your attention to make the world a better place, you're aiming WAY to low.
Graham, why don't you just install a profanity filter? Most places have them, and if I see ****, I know what they mean.
Great idea! I'll look into this.
I even know (:) )who we can get to be the inputter of what gets filtered out....