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Thank you all for the little party in here
posted by
Matie
on September 6, 2007 at 12:10 PM
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LOL Ariala that was classic.
posted by
Matie
on September 6, 2007 at 12:09 PM
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Re: Matie
You have a great point there, soul_builder
posted by
Matie
on September 6, 2007 at 12:08 PM
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Re: Matie
Oh well, as long as you don't use it excessively in your posts, all is fine and dandy teeheheheheh.
posted by
Matie
on September 6, 2007 at 12:08 PM
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Re: Perhaps those asterisks have decorative value...
Sure, and that's why it could appeal to everybody, but notice the great contradiction in this LOL.
posted by
Matie
on September 6, 2007 at 12:07 PM
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Re: Ariala used to always say "fack" instead.......I'm not sure that really
Hahahahahah
Though I could say that fack kinda sounds like fag. 
posted by
Matie
on September 6, 2007 at 12:06 PM
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Matie
Some communication does not go through unless those 4-letter words are there! It is not personal or predatory. It is just for communication only!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on September 5, 2007 at 10:51 PM
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Matie
Brief answer to your question - YES! LOL! 
posted by
Enigmatic68
on September 5, 2007 at 7:02 PM
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Perhaps those asterisks have decorative value...
posted by
Straightforward
on September 5, 2007 at 6:56 PM
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Geez….just like that….you pop in out of nowhere!
posted by
telemachus
on September 5, 2007 at 6:53 PM
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posted by
Ariala
on September 5, 2007 at 6:48 PM
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Ariala used to always say "fack" instead.......I'm not sure that really
tones it down though.........sounds sort of odd.....like quack...hahaha
posted by
telemachus
on September 5, 2007 at 6:41 PM
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Re: the f bomb
the word fuck as a comma??!
Impressive, though you have a point in that all use of language can be relative through time and places.
posted by
Matie
on September 5, 2007 at 6:36 PM
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the f bomb
I've heard 2 very different ways of looking at using obscene language. The first came from a random reality show guest who said that people only curse b/c they aren't smart enough to better express themselves. The second came from Lewis Black (anyone who has read my blogs knows I love him) who said in NY where he comes from the word fuck is used like a comma. I guess it all depends on your outlook and what you find to be obscene.
posted by
thesermystories
on September 5, 2007 at 5:06 PM
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Re: Anything used sparingly can be effective.
Yep, the excessive use can become as cliched as that 'jump the shark' phrase. It definitely has 'jumped the shark'.
posted by
Matie
on September 5, 2007 at 4:24 PM
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Re: Swear wods mark it as informal. I suppose it depends on who the writer
No worries. A have a bunch of sailors in mine and how did I turn into a writer and a studious person of the languages is beyond me.
posted by
Matie
on September 5, 2007 at 4:20 PM
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Re: Matie
Sure, it's like they find the asteriks appealing. I can say so myself LOL
posted by
Matie
on September 5, 2007 at 4:18 PM
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Ohh, I get it.
Yeah that place's a sewer. I only go there to get info and that's about it.
posted by
Matie
on September 5, 2007 at 4:17 PM
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Re: Matie
You couldn't have said it better. Some people think that exaggerating in the use of obscene language makes them appear as street smart or even as a people-person. And that's just pretentious.
posted by
Matie
on September 5, 2007 at 4:14 PM
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Re: matie
LOL
posted by
Matie
on September 5, 2007 at 4:12 PM
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Swear wods mark it as informal. I suppose it depends on who the writer
would like to be speaking to. If the writer doesn't mind pissing off a large part of the population, then well, it's the writer's perogative to rant and rave in what many feel is foul language. I grew up with it. I guess we had a sailor or two in our family....
posted by
WindTapper
on September 5, 2007 at 11:44 AM
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Anything used sparingly can be effective.
It's the gratuitous use, which is what is so prevalent today, that is annoying. In fact, it's so commmonplace, it's not even annoying -- and that's scary.
Fact is, f-bombs and scatalogical commentary is simply lazy. One doesn't think of really cool insults. One doesn't think about what they're saying or writing. And it shows a profound lack of education and decorum.
Naturally, I use such language far more than the average sailor. Then again, as a writer, I also love irony...
posted by
strat
on September 5, 2007 at 11:30 AM
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Matie
I'm always amused when people use f*** in the middle of a word - like fan
f***ing tastic. Now those people are very comfortable with the word.
posted by
Troosha
on September 5, 2007 at 10:26 AM
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I don't really like to say the name publicly ...
Seeing as I was actually banned from there (due to "abusive language", "excessive sarcasm" and, apparently, "being an arrogant, mean-spirited, stuck-up witch").
At any rate, if you think of popular forums involving comic book-based movies and video games ... it's not too hard to figure out which one it might be.
The other day I got out my can opener
and was opening a can of worms
when I thought, "What am I doing?!"
posted by
Mademoiselle
on September 5, 2007 at 4:56 AM
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Matie
I personally feel, upon hearing this sort of junk coming from one whom I expected was intelligent and fairly well educated maybe even socially considerate, I know I have made a mistake in my value judgment. These people are neither, their intelligence fails in that they add nothing of value to a conversation, even good street smarts knows when and where to say what, socially considerate means you know public junking of the language is a radical self slander.
posted by
Justi
on September 4, 2007 at 7:41 PM
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matie
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending upon your stance, these words are a part of our everyday. To ignore or pretend that they do not exist and people don't say them is to fool ourselves. Now, there was this little brunette that I knew, she would................
posted by
Tattered_Knight
on September 4, 2007 at 7:02 PM
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Re: Even though I believe "real writing" should never include swear words
LOL thanks for pointing that out. I didn't realize I used Arial instead of Verdana, which is the font I normally use. Thank you.
posted by
Matie
on September 4, 2007 at 6:50 PM
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Re: There are obvious circumstances where an expression of vulgarity can
So, it all depends on the talent and the way that people have with words. Thank you.
posted by
Matie
on September 4, 2007 at 6:49 PM
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Re: I find it loses its impact if used indiscriminately. And because its
Exactly what I said below. We're on the same line of thought here. Thank you.
posted by
Matie
on September 4, 2007 at 2:42 PM
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Re: Hey Matie... Yeah this language is used, for lack of a strong vocabulary
Yeah, I agree that an oversaturation of f-bombs is not good for the eyes either.
posted by
Matie
on September 4, 2007 at 2:41 PM
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Really? Which forum did you use to moderate?
Thanks for visiting.
posted by
Matie
on September 4, 2007 at 2:40 PM
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Re: gracious, someone needs to get a life- and friends who will tell him or her
Certainly, Thanks Riri.
posted by
Matie
on September 4, 2007 at 2:39 PM
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Re: Matie
Hahahahah. I take it you're a Kirsten Dunst fan?
posted by
Matie
on September 4, 2007 at 2:38 PM
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Even though I believe "real writing" should never include swear words
they do have their time and place.
BTW, just a little suggestion, maybe you could think about making your font a little bigger .
posted by
le_divorcee
on September 4, 2007 at 8:03 AM
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There are obvious circumstances where an expression of vulgarity can
convey a point or meaning vividly, but they are rare, and the same meaning and effect can often be similarly accomplished with alternative phraseology.
posted by
telemachus
on September 3, 2007 at 10:56 PM
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I find it loses its impact if used indiscriminately. And because its
offensive to so many why not try find othe words that sound better.
posted by
proc
on September 3, 2007 at 10:19 PM
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Hey Matie... Yeah this language is used, for lack of a strong vocabulary
...a person can relay frustration in an even more powerful way
if they just expanded their vocabulary. Good post.
posted by
JMO_
on September 3, 2007 at 8:26 PM
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I've always felt that the word "fuck" (when used judiciously) has a certain crude, aesthetic appeal. (Jene se qua.)
Meanwhile, the vast majority of those fanboys (and girls) are pathetic, pizza-faced dorks who rarely, if ever, leave the sanctuary of their parents' basements. I should know, I used to moderate a forum full of them.
And most (such as the one you spotlight) can't spell, either.
"Snikt!"
posted by
Mademoiselle
on September 3, 2007 at 8:25 PM
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gracious, someone needs to get a life- and friends who will tell him or her
that such language is not always appealing
posted by
riri0322
on September 3, 2007 at 8:19 PM
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Matie
A programmed moronic clown wrote that. Who in hell will get so involved in the pretending game to take it so seriously! I am sorry for him, not that he is a gifted film connosieur!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on September 3, 2007 at 7:31 PM
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