Whether it's said out loud, or put in writing makes a big difference. If spoken, the speaker can first check to see if the immediate context is appropriate. Th

Whether it's said out loud, or put in writing makes a big difference. If spoken, the speaker can first check to see if the immediate context is appropriate. Then it's just a memory. In writing, like on the web, there's more persistence. Sweary words online can be brought into inappropriate situations later. This can reflect badly on the author, in the eyes of some.