Author Topic: A little too much swearing on this forum (Read 1346 times)

Questor · « **on:** April 24, 2009, 03:26:03 AM »

Let's tone down the swear words here. This is a great forum, and we're all good at expressing our views colorfully without the use of swear words.

I can certainly understand the fury and frustration most of us feel regarding the craziness in our government and national circumstances during the past few years. If ever there were good cause to get upset and drop a swear word occasionally, this would be it.

But let's not do that. I have been on some other forums where the swearing practically defines the site. It's a bad thing. I have found that adding swear words to a point made detracts from the persuasiveness of the point.

Let's keep this site clean.

magooch · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2009, 03:39:26 AM »

I agree, but even though I very seldom swear myself, this keyboard has a potty mouth.

Ron T. · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:17:09 AM »

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA... Magooch... great line !~!~!

Skunk · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:27:22 AM »

Quote from: Questor on April 24, 2009, 03:26:03 AM

Let's tone down the swear words here. Let's keep this site clean.

Questor, you have obviously concluded that GBO is already one of the cleanest, best moderated, firearm related sites, on the internet. That is one of the biggest reasons that drew me here. After seeing how some of the other bigger sites operate with the cussing, near porno pictures, and discussions that I didn't even want to read, little alone have my family members view, I'll just be really pleased to keep GBO as my number one site. I appreciate your concern about also wanting to keep it as such.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:55:35 AM »

i was once told by a teacher in school that using bad words was clear proof someone could not express themselves with good English . 30 + years later it would be know as word economy as one well place bad word can only be replaces with a whole covey of clean words and still not have the same effect .

kinslayer1965 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:08:40 AM »

Well said.

Hopefully I have not offended and if I have my sincerest apologies.

CR

Questor · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:11:30 AM »

Shootall:

I've heard swearing variously described as a crutch of sorts. I've also encountered groups where swearing is simply a part of the day to day language, such as the military in general and the Marines in particular. It fits in some places, but in correspondence and good writing, it really has little place.

Far better to use wit, humor, irony, etc. It makes it more fun to read, and to write.

Glanceblamm · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:25:38 AM »

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I've heard swearing variously described as a crutch of sorts.

Our late oso45-70 had the saying that profanity was an excuse for a crippled mind as his signature line. I can readily identifiy with that because even the kids around here in JR-high use some filthy language and are not scared to do so out loud and on the public street. My old man would have stripped my hide and rightfully so!

I really do respect GBO & Bills wishes as he stated in the old day's, and in fact to the present day, that the forum started with the member being invited to his house and should act like a guest.
SOOO, I use words like heck and darn it, and gashnabbit and....

Questor · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:33:15 AM »

That reminds me of my friend Eddie who, when we were teens, decided to quit swearing. We were working on a big boat and he'd be hammering to secure the planking and every once in a while he'd miss and hit his hand. His favorite exclamation then was "dad gummit!"

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:59:48 AM »

Questor i don't disagree that here clean language is better and will try to uphold your goal as much as i can . Try to keep in mind i have been a plumbers son for 54 years and a paid plumber since 1972 . and that is one of those enviroments that colorful lang. is the norm .

slim rem 7 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2009, 09:10:36 AM »

dadgumit.. is that used other places or are you from carolina..

i used it more until i broke it down one night an tried to figure what it meant..
course that be true of most swear wrds i guess..slim

Cement Man · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2009, 09:24:20 AM »

Keeping the language clean makes this a great site. I was in the service, a fireman, a construction man, a taxi driver, and a barge man. I've done and heard my share of cussing and I guess it has its place - but this site is so much better without it and gutter language really wrecks any board.

Never thought about plumbers Shootall, but it certainly makes sense - considerin' what you have to work with sometimes

newstart2k · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2009, 11:36:09 AM »

May Dad used to always tell me to curb my cussing because it didn't mean anything anymore if I did it all the time. I wasn't really sure what he meant by that for a long time. He was a man who rarely raised his voice and never use a swear word if another would work.

Then one day a man made an off color remark about Mom and my Dad demonstrated that not cussing regularly didn't mean he didn't know how. EVERYBODY within earshot stood there slack jawed and staring. Then I understood what he meant and I've tried to follow that example since.

Graybeard · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:00:44 PM »

This site from day one has been declared a family friendly site where ya don't post things ya wouldn't be willing to say in front of yer mother, daughter, wife or pastor. It's still the way of life here and I think why it has become the success it has.

As to swearing a wee bit of light swearing is accepted at times if used as spice only not as the core of the post and only by adults who've earned the right. It's NEVER EVER acceptable here from youth. For the most part it shows a lack of respect for the audience and lack of vocabulary skills to express yourself.

Like in that last post prior to this one when it's done it needs to be for a strong good reason and to not be the norm. When it comes forth it should denote this is NOT the normal situation and it's time to listen up and beaware.

skarke · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:11:31 PM »

The Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use, and 47,156 obsolete words. If we cannot find a suitable word among these, maybe we should be writing in another language altogether.

There are no profane words that I can think of that do not have an equally emphatic, non-profane substitute. People are certainly free to voice themselves here, but I would ask that each of use remember the standard that GB just posted. I personally visit this site with my older boy frequently, and it does bother me when I see people either being disrespectful toward other posters or being foul penned.

FWIW, just my opinion.

Oldshooter · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:24:22 PM »

I do admire the fact that we do a good job for the most part. Myself I was raised on riverboats from Texas to Florida and New Orleans to St Paul, Chicago and Pittsburgh. And pard, I have heard some gooduns!
Now My Father made a point of not swearing, he also thought it showed lack of training, education, and respect. I feel the same way but in earlier days I resorted to language that my crew could understand and cipher! I have in recent times tried to be a better Christian! Occasionally here I will "spice" a post a bit, but hopefully not to the point of annoyance, or harm. There has been only once here that I called someone a name. I meant it then and still do. But gents it is not my intention to do that much at all. I will make a concerted effort to be Christian in every way. Call me on it if you see a back slide!

Randy

okielectrician · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:59:04 PM »

I always thought when you had to cuss on print that you are to use those compact cuss words on your keyboard that are on the same key as your numbers + shift !@#$%^&*(

rockbilly · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2009, 01:04:28 PM »

My old School Teacher Grandmother use to tell all the grandkids, “Profanity is nothing more than a conversational crutch.”

I try to watch my mouth, but sometimes when overly excited about an issue I let my fingers run wild………sorry, I will try to watch my typing from now on.

briarpatch · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2009, 02:47:14 PM »

I can access GBO from work and it is only (one of two) that I know of.
A lot of times I can not access web pages that I need for work and must have them added so I can.
I think the reason I can access GBO is because it is clean with appropiate words. Dont know but that would be my guess.
If this is the case I would hate to see a filter put a stop to it because of some toillet tongue.

Sweetwater · « **Reply #19 on:** April 24, 2009, 03:31:51 PM »

I like that my wife can read over my shoulder and not have her ears burned....

+1 to everything posted and will endeaveor to maintain compliance.

Regards,
Sweetwater

beerbelly · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2009, 02:02:20 AM »

If some one is using language you do not approve of, just remember , you can just block them out.
Beerbelly

magooch · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2009, 03:16:29 AM »

Along this same line, is anyone else concerned about the stuff that is on the tube these days? There are words and subjects commonly present on cable, but more and more on broadcast (TV and radio) programing too that never would have been allowed in the past. Even the commercials are pretty darned outrageous and would have been hilarious when I was a kid.

There is an ad on the radio, locally that seems to be played about every 5 minutes that claims that a certain clinic guarantees their medication can give you a stiffy that will last for 90 minutes, or longer and you will "perform" like a three peckered goat. And of course there are all the Viagra, Cialis, Extends and what have you, all over the place. Are we preoccupied by sex, or what? Maybe it's just that business is so good.

I hear words like p1$$edoff and son-of-a-bit** all the time, coming out of the TV and yesterday I heard another first. On a radio news story a kindergarten teacher was being disciplined for sending home a note attached to a bag of human excrement with the little boy that read: Your little turd left this on our floor.

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2009, 03:26:41 AM »

I am known by all my friends, family, and work mates to be one with a clean vocabulary, I don't use curse words very often but when I do people take note, As in oh my "Gosh Bob must really mean it did you here what he just said" I think there is a time and place for them, GBs mostly is never the place. The potbelly stove is more emotion driven forum than the others here I will look the other way to an infrequent outburst here. I might say something to you in one of the other forums.

I am a retired sailor and the term Swears like a sailor certainly has background.

kansasj · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2009, 10:26:21 AM »

Little boy has a lawnmower for sale. The preacher next door asked him how much. Little boy says $25.00. Upon hearing this the preacher got excited, paid him and announced since it was such a nice day he would mow his yard. After pulling on the mower for 5 minutes without it starting the little boy says "ya gotta cuss fore it'll start" Preacher said on I can't do that I have'nt cussed now for bout 12 years. Little boy says "just keep pulling, It'll all come back to ya!"

Oldshooter · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:31:55 AM »

Quote from: kansasj on April 25, 2009, 10:26:21 AM

Little boy has a lawnmower for sale. The preacher next door asked him how much. Little boy says $25.00. Upon hearing this the preacher got excited, paid him and announced since it was such a nice day he would mow his yard. After pulling on the mower for 5 minutes without it starting the little boy says "ya gotta cuss fore it'll start" Preacher said on I can't do that I have'nt cussed now for bout 12 years. Little boy says "just keep pulling, It'll all come back to ya!"

A Preacher told me that one! its always been one of my favorites.

kansasj · « **Reply #25 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:40:31 AM »

Same preacher died and went to heaven---the same day a bus driver arrived. St. Peter assigned a beautiful mansion to the bus drive. He assigned a little "fixer upper" to the minister. Somewhat distraught the precher inquired as to why he, a minister, would be awarded less than the bus driver, well, St. Peter advised, "When he drove, everyone prayed" and when "you preached, everyone slept!"

skarke · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2009, 03:25:38 PM »

kansasj,

Excellent!!!

Skunk · « **Reply #27 on:** April 26, 2009, 07:44:09 AM »

Quote from: magooch on April 25, 2009, 03:16:29 AM

Along this same line, is anyone else concerned about the stuff that is on the tube these days? There are words and subjects commonly present on cable, but more and more on broadcast (TV and radio) programing too that never would have been allowed in the past.

As far as my 6-year-old baby girl is concerned, I'm not too worried about the cussing and swearing. She has told her mother and me not to worry because if she hears cussing and swearing, she promises not to listen to it.

WylieKy · « **Reply #28 on:** April 27, 2009, 08:23:46 AM »

Reckless use of profanity is idiotic and show a weak mind. That being said, they are a part of our language. I've never use profanity on this or any other website, but I will if I think it is warrented.

Sometimes a good curse can get a point across where nothing else will suffice. Read the Black Company series by Glen Cook (3 curse words in 11ish books) or A Prayer for Owen Meanie by John Irving (1 curse word in 700 or so pages.) In these books four letters can shock you, and you are meant to be shocked. If there were 10 curse words per chapter you would not take notice as you are supposed to.

v-man · « **Reply #29 on:** April 27, 2009, 08:50:38 AM »

I've also heard it sarcastically said that folks who swear should consider how proud it makes their Mother but after hearing some Moms at my Grandsons' football practice recently I'm not sure that warning is still a good deterrent today.