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Say what you mean. Anyone offended by profanity will be just as offended by quasi-censored versions of same. The American press baffles me with their inability
by astrodust 12y ago
Say what you mean. Anyone offended by profanity will be just as offended by quasi-censored versions of same.
The American press baffles me with their inability to quote people swearing. You say something as simple and direct as "My service provider treats me like shit" and the New York Times bends over backwards to avoid dropping the four letter word at the end.
- seanflyon 12y ago> Say what you mean Which you can do with or without profanity. > Anyone offended by profanity will be just as offended by quasi-censored versions of same. I can't imagine why this would be the case and anecdotal it has not been the case with anyone I known (including those offended by profanity).
- astrodust 12y agoWhen you're talking about profanity, or quoting someone who's being profane, either put it in there, verbatim, or omit it. Does quoting "That's f*cked" really put people's minds at ease? Seriously? This is as ridiculous as the Japanese censorship bars covering 0.1% of an otherwise outrageously pornographic image.