Lasonax Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 No, this thread is not about posting some obscure swear words, rather so is it about discussing the phenomenon as a whole, and to question common "swearwords".I recently got a warning on a different forum, because apparently I was swearing in a post. I raised my eyebrow in confusion, because I do not recall swearing out of purpose, but apparently "shit" is a swear-word. It was a bit surprising, as I never actually thought of "shit" as a swear word. Possibly not the most high-class word that you would use in a formal letter, but still, I never thought of it as a swear word.Swear words to me are words like "fuck", "hell", "motherfucker" and other word combinations of "fuck". There are of course others, but I've never considered "shit" to be one of them.Do you think that there are any, common swear words, that shouldn't actually be swear words?Do you think "shit" is a swear word? Why so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litnax Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I keep wondering what is this swear word that got you a warning Lasonax.... I'm not brave enough to type it here though I love this forum and I don't want to get kicked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasonax Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Haha, oh... I didn't know that swear-words got starred out on these forums. It was on a different forum that I got the warning of course, where swear words was not censored like that.Without having to say the swearword in one way or another, it's the swearword that could be a synonym to poop. I think you know what I mean now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraM Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Haha, oh... I didn't know that swear-words got starred out on these forums. It was on a different forum that I got the warning of course, where swear words was not censored like that.Without having to say the swearword in one way or another, it's the swearword that could be a synonym to poop. I think you know what I mean now The word you are referring to is considered a swear word in the English language; there's not much debate about that. We have had some discussions here about the concept of "swear words" but the focus has been more on the cultural and social phenomena of words that are not considered acceptable in polite society rather than debating about this word or that word.It is interesting, I think, that the concept of "swear words" or "foul language" or whatever one wants to call it is common in many cultures and societies. And as to why people use such language -- to be shocking, rebellious, break the rules, etc. -- also seems to be somewhat similar, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litnax Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Haha, oh... I didn't know that swear-words got starred out on these forums. It was on a different forum that I got the warning of course, where swear words was not censored like that.Without having to say the swearword in one way or another, it's the swearword that could be a synonym to poop. I think you know what I mean now Just as I thought It is a swear word, but it depends on how you say it, who says it, where, when and whatnot. That being said, don't use it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litnax Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 It is interesting, I think, that the concept of "swear words" or "foul language" or whatever one wants to call it is common in many cultures and societies. And as to why people use such language -- to be shocking, rebellious, break the rules, etc. -- also seems to be somewhat similar, too.We are humans after all; not only we project our emotions through expressions, attitudes and actions, but through 'colourful' words too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon001 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I think that it should be ok to say that something is bull**** on a forum, but I find it impolite so I try not to write that. I hope that this particular word will be accepted on every forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidney Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 What country are you from Lasonax? That word that got you kicked out is definitely a swear word, I can't believe you think that it's not a swear word. I would be more puzzled if you are from the US or some Western country and you did not consider that as a swear word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosa Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I was a bit surprised when I read the list of swear words which Lan. thought weren't swear words. They are definitely swear words and I am yet to think of any similar words which could go as normal words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baburra Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 It's definitely still considered a swear word, but as far as words I think shouldn't be counted as cussing, I don't believe there are any. I think some swear words can be used in media often enough that it becomes more acceptable in everyday communication, but they probably will always remain to be considered as bad words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthoni Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 The ***** is supposed to mask what a reader of the content considers a swear word. There is a saying that “one man’s meat is another man’s poison”. What you may consider a regular word could be a swear word to another. We are all brought up in very differently environments; for that reason it is so difficult to relate with majority of people. If they say that it is a swear word, just go with the flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessiFox Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 That's kind of funny that you ended up getting censored on here just in your explanation of it, too . Glad you cleared up which one it was though, so we won't have to wonder forever. I think the whole concept of "bad" words is just a little ridiculous...they're just words, they shouldn't have that much power (not to mention saying some pseudo-swear in place of it still has the exact same meaning). I think it matters a lot more the intent behind your words...you can string together some perfectly acceptable words that are a lot nastier and more cruel than just throwing out a swear or two. I just find the whole thing really ridiculous and silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trellum Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I only use swear words when I really see fit, which is very rarely because I really dislike swearing! I don't see the reason for that, when we have so many good words to use, so why not use those to communicate with others better? Isn't like swear words will helps us get understood better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trellum Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Haha, oh... I didn't know that swear-words got starred out on these forums. It was on a different forum that I got the warning of course, where swear words was not censored like that.Without having to say the swearword in one way or another, it's the swearword that could be a synonym to poop. I think you know what I mean now The S word, like I like to call it is definitely a swear word, not a very strong one, but it really gets to me when I see people using that one just because. Specially in phrases like: ''the **** those people is what is making them sick''. I mean, can they be more vulgar or gross expressing like that about someone's diet! I sometimes use that word, by the way, but not like that. More like when I break something and suddenly I let that word out. Hehehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabina12 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Got curious what is that swear word that made you got banned in such forum, maybe a "S" or a "F". I have been a member of various forums but I never use a swear words or cursing type of words. Some forums do not mind using those words and they give freedom of expression to their members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js85 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I think it's interesting how language changes and adapts with society. I heard a new word the other day that qualifies as a swear word in schools! It's "THOT" which is an acronym for "That h** over there". When someone said that, I had to ask what it meant. Apparently it's pretty popular and a curse word.And then thinking back on how "Hell" used to be such an awful word, but now it's said freely. Maybe I'm old fashioned, I just can't get around using any "curse" words in any professional setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dora M Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 In Australia, we use f***k all the time to express things that are good or bad or indifferent, such as f***ing great, f***ing awful, or f***ing boring. It is very common to hear the f-word and other swear words on a daily basic in all situations. Most people don't take any offence to swearing as it has become a normal part of the language. It all depends on how the words are used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baburra Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Got curious what is that swear word that made you got banned in such forum, maybe a "S" or a "F". I have been a member of various forums but I never use a swear words or cursing type of words. Some forums do not mind using those words and they give freedom of expression to their members.Me too. I know some forums allow it but I just don't mind keeping my comments clean online and I'm too lazy and uninterested with swearing in my comments to gather up enough strength to actually look up their rules. I have done so once or twice though when I really wanted to find out what type of content I could share and if I could quote some people swearing but that's about the extent of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Determined2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 No, this thread is not about posting some obscure swear words, rather so is it about discussing the phenomenon as a whole, and to question common "swearwords".I recently got a warning on a different forum, because apparently I was swearing in a post. I raised my eyebrow in confusion, because I do not recall swearing out of purpose, but apparently "****" is a swear-word. It was a bit surprising, as I never actually thought of "****" as a swear word. Possibly not the most high-class word that you would use in a formal letter, but still, I never thought of it as a swear word.Swear words to me are words like "****", "hell", "mother****er" and other word combinations of "****". There are of course others, but I've never considered "****" to be one of them.Do you think that there are any, common swear words, that shouldn't actually be swear words?Do you think "****" is a swear word? Why so?I in person, do not consider it a swear word, but many people do, it does not matter how and when you use it, they do believe it is a swear word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATASHA Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 What a good topic and it makes you think! Who knew and I guess everyone assumes that the italics are a swearword in every language. I have never used it except for in a text and people know what I mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahcim132 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 There is nothing wrong with swear words. They are just words, correct?Words such as "stupid" or "idiot" are not considered as "swear words" but it may hurt the feeling of some people. For some, the "F" word or the "B" word may not be harmful to them.All in all, it all really comes down to the tone of the voice as well as the context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czarina84 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I was always amused by the concept of swear words. Who decided what words were considered "impolite". I understand when you are telling someone to "blank" off or calling someone a name, but I'm referring to other words, such as the one that started this post. It is a synonym for excretion. I don't understand how that is swearing. Or when complaining, people call it "b**ching. This is also an old slang word for something being cool. How is that swearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverserewind Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Are they "curse words" in American English? I swear = I'm being so sincere I curse = I'm saying some words that are considered to be inappropriate by society Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FujikoMine Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 In the US, the words "swearing" and "cursing" are used interchangeably meaning the same thing...using "naughty" language ("I swear" is a phrase that means, "I really mean it". To curse out someone means to use profane words towards them ("I cursed my cheating fiance out when I found another woman's underwear at his house). An American comedian name George Carlin famously told a joke as part of his standup routine about the "7 words you can never say on TV". Although it's a few decades old, it pretty much still holds true in the US, with exception of like 2 words...you'll never hear them on non-cable/broadcast TV. That being said, profanity (words and gestures both) is relative to where you are in the world. Something as innocent as holding up a single finger to indicate the number 1 to someone can mean a whole lot more in other parts of the world, even the finger you use matters. Another example, in the US, cunt is a pretty offensive and abrasive word. In the UK and Australia it's not as strong of a word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingvo Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 You would be astonished how plentiful is pf profanities the spanish language. Some of them are quite offensive even for a casual conversation. But these swear words are often used anyway, like in some regions from Argentina. Anyway, everything boils down into a cultural perception, some people from different regions take offense for stuff that are regarded as a compliment in another. Language is a curious thing, as human behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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