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30. They are not talking about profanity per se

Reply to leftstreet (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 03:14 AM

Nov 2025

But directing it at fellow DUers.

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How we speak to one another [View all] luv2fly Nov 2025 OP

A felon, rapist and (likely) pedophile is occupying the Whitehouse and destroying the nation Orrex Nov 2025 #1

Not about the f-bombs but ok... luv2fly Nov 2025 #74

Word police Wifes husband Nov 2025 #2

That's what you took from my post? Then you missed the point. n/t luv2fly Nov 2025 #4

Yeah Wifes husband Nov 2025 #7

I stand with Luv2fly's call for civility & against disrespect. "Word police" is gaslighting. nt AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2025 #45

Setting The Guitar Amp to 11 DrFunkenstein Nov 2025 #75

I do occasionally let an F-bomb fly... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #3

Be careful Wifes husband Nov 2025 #8

So we should only say FUCK once a day? leftstreet Nov 2025 #5

C'mon y'all... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #11

I rarely see that here leftstreet Nov 2025 #13

Just because you haven't seen it... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #14

No one said it doesn't happen Bettie Nov 2025 #22

Really, what is the difference between you or other posters voicing your annoyance and the OP... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #47

What? iemanja Nov 2025 #31

First they came for they F-bombs and I laughed. Then they came for the A-bombs. thought crime Nov 2025 #65

They are not talking about profanity per se iemanja Nov 2025 #30

Fuck if I know LearnedHand Nov 2025 #6

MY POINT EXACTLY Wifes husband Nov 2025 #9

I'm not offended by your taking offense to others' offensiveness berniesandersmittens Nov 2025 #10

It's not the occasional, it's the norm for some folks luv2fly Nov 2025 #15

This is why markie Nov 2025 #25

Safe place to vent is one thing... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #48

That is why markie Nov 2025 #51

It is also why the OP posted what they did.nt Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #55

Look up OCPD, ASPD, & NPD SunImp Nov 2025 #12

This may not be a good forum for you Wifes husband Nov 2025 #16

No, I deal with Maga on social media & irl SunImp Nov 2025 #23

Aye. It seems to me that the OP has merely asked that posters bear this DU Term Of Service in mind: Mister Ed Nov 2025 #37

One thing is not like the others LearnedHand Nov 2025 #64

i thought i would google the acronyms orleans Nov 2025 #33

Interesting comment canetoad Nov 2025 #73

Post removed Post removed Nov 2025 #17

Well said MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #18

Yes, thank you luv2fly Nov 2025 #20

wtf? bigtree Nov 2025 #19

I have used the expression, but never at someone on this board. 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #21

Thanks for asking luv2fly Nov 2025 #24

It's frustrating BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2025 #35

the other day I told a Trump humper in real life to FUCK OFF Skittles Nov 2025 #36

Thanks for clarifying. 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #62

As a reformed New Yorker Keepthesoulalive Nov 2025 #26

let me tell you Skittles Nov 2025 #29

I believe I read bamagal62 Nov 2025 #27

I believe I read tavernier Nov 2025 #44

And if that study is accurate then I'm f-ing BRILLIANT. Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #49

Sounds right MerrilyMerrily Nov 2025 #50

LOL Skittles Nov 2025 #28

I know how, thanks much n/t luv2fly Nov 2025 #38

it's typically what DUers use instead of lecturing Skittles Nov 2025 #39

Understood luv2fly Nov 2025 #42

Thanks. I have also noticed an 'overuse' of the term elleng Nov 2025 #32

The ignore feature is splendid! Duncan Grant Nov 2025 #34

I agree with you but Raine Nov 2025 #40

Thanks, I expected some of that luv2fly Nov 2025 #41

Exactly MerrilyMerrily Nov 2025 #52

I try not to be judgemental. I remind myself we're all on the same team. Emile Nov 2025 #43

It's going to be another fine day. taxi Nov 2025 #46

Internet forums are not for the weak of stomach. DU is actually very tame. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #53

I think it's often just venting when things seem overwhelming - Ocelot II Nov 2025 #54

Polite censorhip is still censorship. All offense is assumed. Stop being offended. marble falls Nov 2025 #56

Thanks for your feedback luv2fly Nov 2025 #57

Passive censorship as opposed to "it is forbidden for you to express yourself. "please don't offend me with your ... marble falls Nov 2025 #80

For God's sake... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #79

Not at all. He's free to say whatever he wants, or are you trying to censor me???? I am censoring him as much as you ... marble falls Nov 2025 #81

I'm not offended, Dearie... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #82

I am seriously unserious, sweetie. I think all the bushwa about words is pure piffle. marble falls Nov 2025 #83

Piffle. Now THERE's a great word! Seriously! LOL! Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #84

Then you'll really enjoy 'twaddle'. marble falls Nov 2025 #85

You are right MerrilyMerrily Nov 2025 #58

Thanks for your reply luv2fly Nov 2025 #60

This sounds like a you problem Blues Heron Nov 2025 #59

I pretty much talk this way all of the time. Haggard Celine Nov 2025 #61

I didn't used to jfz9580m Nov 2025 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author electric_blue68 Nov 2025 #66

If someone's post is that offensive to you. hamsterjill Nov 2025 #67

(Ooops, acgidently posted above before done) Well, I do use the "F" word here, but.... electric_blue68 Nov 2025 #68

Thanks but... as I have already said it's not about the word "fuck" luv2fly Nov 2025 #69

Ok, got it. electric_blue68 Nov 2025 #70

Totally agree canetoad Nov 2025 #71

It gets very very old indeed luv2fly Nov 2025 #72

The word "fuck" can be any part of a sentence. walkingman Nov 2025 #76

Capa are easier to read when one's fucking vision gets weaker. GreenWave Nov 2025 #77

That's why snowybirdie Nov 2025 #78