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Originally Posted by erudite"eracer"  restricting one's freedom of speech is likened to totalitarian politics such as fascism and communism. I would argue that the use of expletives is necessary as the occassion calls for their use. Every great leader the world has ever known has expressed themselves through the use of fiery foul language. In the context of this forum, their use becomes somewhat of an imperative......instead of....my bm was a fucking asshole....it becomes: i very much disliked my bm.....the latter completely alters the tone of the statement, ultimately destroying the authenticity of the piece. |
That's when you show some creativity by instead saying, "my BM was a fornicating anal orifice". (Even just "a real anal orifice" will do.) We all know what you mean and what words you're thinking, but you're doing it with more class and making some do a little more thinking (not to mention having respect for people who can't get past those words to see the message.) You get the point across even as people who agree with the words you didn't say are chuckling!
(Yeah - I know - call me a nerd. It's late and my brain cells are tired.)