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I have never liked profanity in any context. Like I don't care about how anyone else talks, but it has always seemed like a lazy choice. There are better ways t
by distrill 4y ago
I have never liked profanity in any context. Like I don't care about how anyone else talks, but it has always seemed like a lazy choice. There are better ways to get surprise or anger or rebellion across IMO than just using the same 7 words you're not "supposed" to say.
- circlefavshape 4y agoProfanity IME is usually in-group signalling.
- fellowniusmonk 4y agoHave there not been studies that show that use of strong language in professional contexts is a successful of reducing work stress and increasing trust? It's weird to make a list of words that are banned simply because they succintly convey honest strong emotions. But some companies won't hire because of lower class accents (like what historically has occurred in the UK.), so it's not surprising that people have disqualifiers around language that signal status outside of the persons merit and work. The policy seems arbitrary and in need of first principle justification, it seems like this word policing has an external agenda/root cause that is seperate from being passionate about solving a companies core problem. It needs a proper defense in the face of research indicating it has a net positive impact.
- jimnotgym 4y ago... and as if posh people don't swear!
- jimnotgym 4y agoIt can be useful when you want to turn it up to 11