originally posted in:Thorny Guardians
No offense is intended here but language is only offensive because it is perceived that way. It's English and there are no effective alternatives to punctuate and enforce an emotion in our language than words considered "bad". It's actually people that are offended by certain words (sounds that have an intended meaning) that make them offensive and give them a power beyond a simple sound made by a mouth.
The entire concept of a bad word is just.. silly.. Is it evil? Are there good words? Profanity has it's base in religion which means we don't all need to abide by it. It's common in this Country to forget that.
I'm a disabled combat Veteran and I use words considered profane by some for emphasis in situations where I wish to convey a strong sentiment. I have the freedom to do that and it is not a crime nor does it have any impact on you whatsoever, negative or positive. It's a sound, that is all and contains no power on it's own. Really to be offended by "profanity" is no different than being offended by gay or interracial couples, you are offended by a concept or action of others which has no physical effect on you nor does it incite any or express any reference to you at all for that matter.
I do not use "profanity" to criticize or debase anyone (without cause) as I consider myself a kind and considerate person. If I asked you to stop using particular words that are offensive to me, even though you have no idea why I am offended by them and it makes no sense to you, is it I who am being inconsiderate? Is showing acceptance for the behavior and culture of others by either ignoring it or excusing yourself quietly not more considerate than you asking a stranger to alter their behavior because of the way you perceive it, regardless of whether or not it is intended to be offensive as you interpret it?
To me the manner in which a person behaves is far more important to me than the language they use while doing it.
-You can be a wonderful person who uses unpopular language.
-You can also be an asshole who speaks like a saint.
I know who I'd rather have on my team.
I'm so tired of this archaic argument. It's a remnant of a time long ago when reason was a crime. It's not against the poster by any means, it's just a response to what I consider an affront to my freedoms. (Not that we have freedom here, in Destiny we live by Bungie's laws, check your Bill Of Rights at the tower.. lol)
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Yeah well I'm sick and tired of it too. I never said to completely get rid of the language because it is impossible to completely get rid of it. I was just saying to lower the amount of it. I ignore it pretty well myself. But hearing it constantly in my ear it crosses the line for me. I never wanted this to explode like this and most people who post on here are not in Thorny guardians.
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One of the regular guys I play with is incredibly cool. I realize I'm completely generalizing and stereotyping here, but I'm pretty sure at this point he's Mormon. I've never heard any type of swear out of his mouth; he always seems to be able to find a very relaxed way to vent his frustration. The rest of us in the group swear like sailors though and never once has he acted taken aback or offended, nor has he asked us to stop. For my part though, I try where I can to tone down my language as it's obvious that he's probably not into swearing much.
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Edited by Desso Studios: 10/24/2014 3:02:53 PMI gave up on PVP in any game a long time ago after being called a "stupid ni8er kunt" amongst other even worse things by CTF teammates no less. And I'm a college grad in aerospace technology, Caucasian male. LOL I say my share of cuss words and trash talk, but nothing's worse than kids being disrespectful to adults. I'm 54 and have always respected people who have been on this planet longer than me. I still give up my seat to an older person. Any time any where. And thank you very much for your service! I'm a retired DOD employee that was in QA of weapon systems and support.
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Yeah, there's swearing/trash talk, and then there's being straight up offensive/disrespectful. I'm fine with swearing. I'm not fine with racism, sexism, etc.
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I don't mind hearing a swear every now and then but if just about every word is a swear I don't like it. That's my personal opinion.