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I have read the paper. That section of the paper dealt with using euphemisms such as the f-word and so on, which is a different thing. While it may be similar t
by JonnieCache 15y ago
I have read the paper. That section of the paper dealt with using euphemisms such as the f-word and so on, which is a different thing. While it may be similar to f%ck in that we all know what is meant, it is different in that f§ck is literally the same word as fuck.
His other discussions about self-censorship relate to people choosing to not say fuck at all, in any form. This again is a very different question.
At no point does he address the seeming cognitive dissonance inherent in typing f*ck in written dialog.
- goblin89 15y agoSorry. You're correct, he doesn't address that issue directly. Although I think it's still related to self-censorship in some way. Probably it's a way one can draw attention to the very fact of self-censorship. Writing f%ck is also somewhat similar to saying, e.g., hot damn. One makes clear their intention to say ‘God’ while staying in safe zone.