Banned Words

[Vetmx]

Obviously people who swear come form all walks of life, but to claim that swearing is a sign of intelligence? I think you'll have a great deal of difficulty validating that claim.

first off, i apologize because i didn't mean to say swearing was a sign of intelligence., i meant swearing is not a sign of low intelligence.
there is a difference between those 2 statements, if you are bright enough to distinguish between them.

5 reasons swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more

Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education. That perception, as it turns out, is full of, uh ... baloney.

www.stltoday.com

Science reveals benefits to 'sounding like a sailor'

Science shows using foul language may be beneficial. People who curse are seen as more honest, found to have a more fluent vocabulary and withstand more pain when using such words.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Swearing Is Actually a Sign of More Intelligence - Not Less - Say Scientists

The use of obscene or taboo language - or swearing, as it’s more commonly known - is often seen as a sign that the speaker lacks vocabulary, cannot express themselves in a less offensive way, or even lacks intelligence.

www.sciencealert.com

Swearing Like A Sailor May Not Be Such A Bad Thing

Swearing could actually be an emotional release valve and studies show that people who swear like a sailor are more honest and more intelligent.

www.discovermagazine.com

Most of us are bright enough to realize that if we dig hard enough on the internet, we can find some so called facts that align with our agenda or way of thinking. What’s curious is why would these sources waste their time and resources on swearing. Do they have an agenda? It would be cool if everyone bought what they are selling. Wouldn’t it be great to see Biden dropping F bombs on TV to show how intelligent he is.

 

[theLBC]

Most of us are bright enough to realize that if we dig hard enough on the internet, we can find some so called facts that align with our agenda or way of thinking. What’s curious is why would these sources waste their time and resources on swearing. Do they have an agenda? It would be cool if everyone bought what they are selling. Wouldn’t it be great to see Biden dropping F bombs on TV to show how intelligent he is.

this is not a logical progression from the premise that using profanity doesn't necessarily signify ignorance.
introduction to logic 101 is helpful.

i am sure we all know people with potty mouths that are very dumb for sure.

 

[hawkeye69]

Right or wrong, the use of profanity is most often associated with people who have low intelligence or a limited vocabulary. In truth, I'm certain that people swear for a variety of reasons; some good and some bad. I fault it's use mainly when it's obviously unnecessary or excessive.
I had a boss, many years ago, who seemed to take pleasure in shocking women with his use of extremely vulgar language in public places like restaurants. I found his behavior embarrassing, thus I avoided his company outside of the office.
Enough said.

 

[ChRiSiS]

I’ve known people who were not very smart and who swore a lot. I’ve also known people who were VERY smart who swore a lot. I’ve known people who never ever swore and who were as dumb as a box of 2 inch nails. Equally I have known others who don’t swear who are among the smartest people I have ever met.

Swearing has nothing to do with IQ, in either direction.

There is a time and place for everything, and in my opinion, using profanity loudly and extensively in public places and in the company of people you don’t know, is usually inappropriate. I try not to do it, but I would be lying if I say I have never done it and i suspect that’s true of most people.

However, I really find the whole discussion a little unreal. We are all (or mostly) adults here and should be able to manage our own behavior. As Hawkeyes says above, if you find someone’s behavior embarrassing (or unpleasant) then you can easily avoid them on the forum.

 

[Scotty1]

I don’t recall there being a foul language problem here, like at all. I find the censorship thing way more offensive than any language I’ve encountered. I also happen to be a master swearer, a veritable curse ninja, but that’s besides the point.

 

[Glem.Chally]

I don’t recall there being a foul language problem here, like at all. I find the censorship thing way more offensive than any language I’ve encountered. I also happen to be a master swearer, a veritable curse ninja, but that’s besides the point.

A ticketed cuss commando.

 

[douger]

my name is Richard go by the name mmmm lol

 

[Xring]

Booger

 

[Xring]

Booger

I swear, but not a lot. I don't see the need for every other word to be a cuss word. My IQ is very high, but I don't think IQ is relevant. I think you match your language to the social environment to which you are a part of. My dad was a truck driver and my mom a federal agent, I heard a lot of swearing despite the fact that myself and one side of my family has a high degree of education.

 

[KWK]

I learned it from my father who to me was the epitome of masculinity. All the older guys I knew and looked up to seemed to do it. A lot of men seem to think it makes them masculine but I think it might also related to low self esteem. Or a lack of self control perhaps as well. Notice how it is often related to anger. Again, lack of self control. You know, like, somebody else made me mad. It's not my fault! Or certain situations like working on a vehicle? Yeah. So out it comes. Can also artificially inflate the ego...... Until you stop and take a good look at yourself. I used to be that way. It was awful. I was often ashamed of myself afterwords. Inside. I knew I failed.
I had a mentor once who frankly told me " You sound like a bawling baby when you do all that whining". "And no decent person deserves to hear that language." He was right. I couldn't curse and get angry around him anymore. That really helped me build my character. I needed to hear that from him. Eternally grateful to that man. He showed me what strength and dignity are. Very humbling, he is much younger than I.
Hope you don't mind my sharing this. Karl
Each one teach one

 

[OldSpook]

Most of us are bright enough to realize that if we dig hard enough on the internet, we can find some so called facts that align with our agenda or way of thinking. What’s curious is why would these sources waste their time and resources on swearing. Do they have an agenda? It would be cool if everyone bought what they are selling. Wouldn’t it be great to see Biden dropping F bombs on TV to show how intelligent he is.

The thing about that logic is quite simply this; it gives you the opportunity to decide to believe whatever you want, wheather true or false, you can always find some moron to support your position.

 

[OldSpook]

A ticketed cuss commando.

There isn't there never has been.

 

[OldSpook]

I learned it from my father who to me was the epitome of masculinity. All the older guys I knew and looked up to seemed to do it. A lot of men seem to think it makes them masculine but I think it might also related to low self esteem. Or a lack of self control perhaps as well. Notice how it is often related to anger. Again, lack of self control. You know, like, somebody else made me mad. It's not my fault! Or certain situations like working on a vehicle? Yeah. So out it comes. Can also artificially inflate the ego...... Until you stop and take a good look at yourself. I used to be that way. It was awful. I was often ashamed of myself afterwords. Inside. I knew I failed.
I had a mentor once who frankly told me " You sound like a bawling baby when you do all that whining". "And no decent person deserves to hear that language." He was right. I couldn't curse and get angry around him anymore. That really helped me build my character. I needed to hear that from him. Eternally grateful to that man. He showed me what strength and dignity are. Very humbling, he is much younger than I.
Hope you don't mind my sharing this. Karl
Each one teach one

Let the man who is without sin cast the first stone.

Profanity might be an indicator of any number of things. It is not cause for one man to consider himself better than another.

 

[Fate]

Try a few years in the military with a goody two shoes attitude about such subjects and let me know how it goes.

Personally, I’m capable in all social settings… credit Old Navy, properly schooled to know what when. The rest? Not my problem.

 

[OldSpook]

This is going to be my last post because this argument is profoundly stupid.

Nobody is arguing for the use of profanity. What we are arguing here is whether or not the rules chafe. Rules always
chafe.

That said if you have to obey the rules, if there is no freedom to choose to comply, your obedience proves absolutely nothing. You become little more and a three-year-old child being told what to do by an overbearing parent.

If rules are proof of anything at all they are proof that there is a certain group in society who feel an unquenchable need to control others.

If there is anything offensive going on here it is just that. This contrived vocabulary exists so that these people can look down their noses and elevate themselves above others. Such people consider themselves Superior. If you feel the need to be offended be offended by that.

Now behave yourself.

 

[Vetmx]

The thing about that logic is quite simply this; it gives you the opportunity to decide to believe whatever you want, wheather true or false, you can always find some moron to support your position.

Absolutely.

 

[boscoebrea]

I thought this was about writing cuss words in your post.
I am cussing now, especially at a person that thinks rules are a constriction of freedom.I would agree that rules do get in the way of individualism, that is because we live in a society and not a cave.
Swear this is reminding me of the arguments about tobacco.
Think of it this way, both pollute the air. lol.

 

[OldSpook]

Right or wrong, the use of profanity is most often associated with people who have low intelligence or a limited vocabulary. In truth, I'm certain that people swear for a variety of reasons; some good and some bad. I fault it's use mainly when it's obviously unnecessary or excessive.
I had a boss, many years ago, who seemed to take pleasure in shocking women with his use of extremely vulgar language in public places like restaurants. I found his behavior embarrassing, thus I avoided his company outside of the office.
Enough said.

"associated with people who have low intelligence" BY SOME PEOPLE...
"avoided his company" Well there you go... You don't have to read other people's posts either. There is an ignore function.

 

[OldSpook]

I thought this was about writing cuss words in your post.
I am cussing now, especially at a person that thinks rules are a constriction of freedom.I would agree that rules do get in the way of individualism, that is because we live in a society and not a cave.
Swear this is reminding me of the arguments about tobacco.
Think of it this way, both pollute the air. lol.

Rules are ALWAYS a constriction of freedom EXCEPT when they insure it. Consider the Bill of Rights, those are rules.

"pollute the air" ... So do farts. You gonna make a rule about that?

 

[Michael]

Thanks for pointing

**** is another word for rooster, we going the GTA route where crap is censored too?

Haha thanks for pointing that out. Cocking is a necessary act for airgunners. The software found ****sucker, so I dropped a star in there as a wildcard. I'll remove that one later tonight.

As for the rest of you who feel the need to use profanity...