On Cussing

[scottermonkey]

Does anyone else notice an increase in cussing?

In what experiences, subcultures, or media in your day to day life?

I want to be clear: I've zero moral issues with cussing. My issue is that it can often be used to try to add intensity to an idea without doing the thought/work required to use other words.

And sadly, it influences those listening a tiny bit in the direction of cussing more. My personal way with cussing is to reserve it for special occasions.

What does cussing potentially say about a person?

Note: The following are my personal judgements.

One or more of the following:

• Laziness
• Signaling non-conformity
• Attempting to signal they are free of convention
• Poor vocabulary
• Lack of imagination
• Emotional fragility
• Poor self-awareness
• Poor self-control

Can you think of any others?

What do you think when you hear someone cussing excessively?

For you, what is "excessive"?

Do you change your frequency of cussing depending on the audience?

What affects, if any, do you think cussing has on children?#### Do you modify your amount of cussing depending on your audience?

Do you think hearing cussing affects children?

Comments

[walkinverse]

I think you hit all the main point. Another one is anger and ignorance. Rather than try to phrase an argument it becomes, "you mother f****r", "you f*****g ass***" instead of addressing it. It is also a sign of a bully. Since they cant win, they demean a person with profanity.