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Subject: What makes cursing, well, bad?

I see them as just another word.

  • 01.01.2013 2:44 PM PDT

~ Big Boo ~

That's a great question. I swear to add humor. I try not to force it like a tool though.

  • 01.01.2013 2:44 PM PDT

The meaning behind the words and the social stigma attached to them.

  • 01.01.2013 2:45 PM PDT

I agree. Swears aren't that offensive IMO, but derogatory terms for people who are of different race, sex etc are extremely offensive to me

  • 01.01.2013 2:45 PM PDT
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Context.

  • 01.01.2013 2:45 PM PDT

There is a generally implied negative connotation to certain words influenced by cultural society.

  • 01.01.2013 2:46 PM PDT

1LUV

There's always the context in which they are used.

  • 01.01.2013 2:49 PM PDT