Swearing.

I'm afraid I still don't get it. Why do any of you use foul language?

Because it's part of Aussie culture? Well, it's not part of mine and I'm older than most of you.

My father and mother never used F and C and my kids don't use it around my wife and I. My sisters don't use them either. We aren't churchy or anything like that, it just wasn't part of our upbringing. The worst I ever heard my parents or grand-parents use was bloody and bugger.

Now the next door neighbours have never avoided the use of the words in front of the kids so they now at 7 years old swear like the parents and the parents say "Don't talk like that, darling". :mad:

"Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

Anyway, last comment for this evening :D. A better rule or stipulation in regards to swearing should have been to be considerate of other people and excessive swearing in writing will not be tolerated. Not a blanket, no swearing at all type policy, the latter doesnt treat us like adults whether we like swearing or not. As stated earlier, the swearing on this site has always been reasonably negligble, the minority complains and the rest have to wear it, just like in real life these days.

Regards

Stevo

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Originally Posted by p38arover

Now the next door neighbours have never avoided the use of the words in front of the kids so they now at 7 years old swear like the parents and the parents say "Don't talk like that, darling". :mad:

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Gotta agree with you there Ron. Swearing doesn't bother me that much, but around kids thats another matter entirely. I am appalled at the language that I have heard from parents in front of their kids and worse directed at them. Its just not right.
Sheridan

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Originally Posted by dlatn

As the stupid **** who was responsible for writing the post in question I apologize to all. I am new to the board and failed to be be aware and considerate of the various members that make up this board. I also regret causing the uproar over this difficult issue and wil endeavor in the future not to post in an inebriated state again. Embarrasing for me and offensive to others.

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How about calling it quits on this good sir's apology and then bury the thread.

Cheers

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I'm afraid I still don't get it. Why do any of you use foul language?

Because it's part of Aussie culture? Well, it's not part of mine and I'm older than most of you.

My father and mother never used F and C and my kids don't use it around my wife and I. My sisters don't use them either. We aren't churchy or anything like that, it just wasn't part of our upbringing. The worst I ever heard my parents or grand-parents use was bloody and bugger.

Now the next door neighbours have never avoided the use of the words in front of the kids so they now at 7 years old swear like the parents and the parents say "Don't talk like that, darling". :angry:

"Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

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Sorry was going to be my last :D. Answer is you don't need to get it, just like I don't need to get why you don't swear. Like it or lump it people swear, whether occasionally or like a trooper. There choice as is yours not to. But what right have you ( as an example) or anybody else have to say as an adult " you cannot swear"?. I know a lot of older people, most likely your era who swear as good as they come, just as I know people my age and younger. Is it seriously that big a deal, they are only words. Theres a famous fragrance called ****, advertised all over the world. I'd rather be worried about why most people don't provide $$$ to help feed a starving child in a poorer nation or something to that effect, there are more worrisome issues in the world than a couple of swear words,

Regards

Stevo

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Originally Posted by Gillie

I am appalled at the language that I have heard from parents in front of their kids and worse directed at them. Its just not right.
Sheridan

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That I find quite disgusting. Fancy calling your young children little ....., etc. :mad:

Ron

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That I find quite disgusting. Fancy calling your young children little ....., etc. :angry:

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Ahh ha, something we agree on :D. As I have already said, there is swearing and then there is swearing. Yes, guilty as charged for swearing in front of my kids, but usually followed up with an apology as that is adult talk. The oldest 2 are 9&10 and have never heard them swear. Mind you I am a pretty bloody good dad :D

Regards

Stevo

I personaly dont swear in front of my perant's or anyone i feel will take offence,it's called respect,i find it hard to swear face to face,if you have to swear when you type that meens you have nothing intersting to say.The focus on you swearing takes away what you wont to say.

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

One of the conditions of access to these forums is no swearing - none.

The site has a filter to squash all inappropriate words.

ANY attempt to get around the filter by spelling these words in another way will be seen as a deliberate attempt to circumvent the filter and be treated accordingly.


The Mods.

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If it is not spelt the correct way ie **** then it is not swearing but the readers interpretation of swearing..or you going to stop people from going to poohket" for a holiday....See can't even spell the island name right because you got all political.you bored pedro or just have a bad week.lame very lame

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if you have to swear when you type that meens you have nothing intersting to say.The focus on you swearing takes away what you wont to say.

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Ahh, but thats your opinion, doesn't make it correct, does it:angel:. If I read a swear word, I interpret it as the writer over emphasising a particular situation or issue. To me, it adds meaning. Like the other day, when these idiots started to come over into my lane on highway at 100kms/hr. I had my 3 children in the car, therefore I take that as a threat against them and myself. Well after hitting my horn and braking, they swerved back.

Full boot onto D3, up besides them, window down and a blast of brilliantly placed language ( in my book). In that instances yelling out you silly billies was not going to cut it. As for my kiddies, an explanation ensued as to why daddy let rip. Now some will say "Onya Stevo", some will say "tut, tut" but that's Ok, I can happily live with it :D

Regards

Stevo