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Because I'm disagreeing with you above I just wanted to explicitly state that I agree with this. Particularly the second paragraph. Profanity needs cultural we
by Avshalom 14y ago
Because I'm disagreeing with you above I just wanted to explicitly state that I agree with this. Particularly the second paragraph.
Profanity needs cultural weight not just a certain tone of voice.
In English at least. Can't speak with any authority on other linguistic cultures.
- D9u 14y agoThere's an old Irish pastime of insulting someone to their face without resorting to blatant profanity, and if you've ever heard it you might reconsider your position.