I think it definitely reflects their lack of good character.

There was a time in America when a person who swore in public might get a punch in the mouth. Perhaps it is time we returned to the use of constructive violence.

I don't know why people are so uptight about swearing. I did some research on it long ago, the words shit, fuck, bitch (old word) were common to say on a daily basis by the Dutch. I believe it was King Henry VIII (not sure) felt those words were so offensive that he banned those words to be used in public when it was common for the Dutch to use.

It's been a long time since I read that piece of information. People swear they act as if they don't and gotta put on a facade to show they don't so they can look good for the public. If it bothers you, don't listen to it. I've been cursed out by my mom many times and I grew up with swearing in the household said it towards my parents and my mom said to us 4 kids. I really swear when I am angry, but when I am not, I use a couple of swear words. So, swearing does not bother me regardless since my mom cursed us out for years, I don't let swearing from other people bother me.

I knew people who hated when I used too much swearing. I told them I am a grown adult, let grown people do what they want to do. No matter how pink, blue, or red you get in the face, you will not change someone's mind on swearing. I wouldn't attempt to tell someone differently nor am I interested in playing God or some kind of savior to "make them stop cursing."

Try hearing a bunch of swear words in Europe, it is common over there. Here in America, we are the ones with the issues and our heads buried in the sand about it. We still find swearing a "controversial issue" when it shouldn't be.

I'd be lying if I said I never use profanity - but I do govern where and when to a point where I'm instinctually aware of how formal I should be in a given situation. Spontaneously? Typically in relation to sudden pain - stubbed toe, my gimpy knee acting up, cutting my finger...

That said, I also think there's a difference between me and someone who can open her/his mouth without using profanity. Speech is an indicator of how one processes her/his present situation.

MOST OF IT IS VERY UNIMAGINATIVE. SAME WORN OUT WORDS, OVER AND OVER. AND IT IS UNPLEASANT ON THE EARS, GENERALLY AGRESSIVE AND HOSTILE, AND NOT GOOD FOR CHILDREN AND OTHER LIVING THINGS.

AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY.

don't tell me my post got deleted i wonder why, someone didn't agree? children learn to pick up swear words besides when they get older, they are gonna use it too. i don't know any child that hasn't used swear words i have heard their "potty mouths."

I CERTAINLY HOPE YOUR REPLY WAS NOT DELETED. I HAVE HAD THIS SITE "EAT" MY POSTS AND COMMENTS ON MANY OCCASIONS. PERHAPS THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED. PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP. WE NEED TO SEE YOUR IDEAS!!!!

There are very few of these words- to expand the vocabulary one must learn other words for expression. When people use these words often, there seems to be a lack of education associated with it.

looks like it got deleted, well i will have to write it again. i use swear words a lot when i am pissed and occasionally use them when i am not pissed. i read an article a long time ago about the words shit, fuck, bitch (old word) were used commonly among the dutch people like it was no big deal. i believe the article said it was king henry VII who heard of those words, found it to be disgusting, and banned the words ever to be used.

fast forward, the same words came over here to America. i grew up in a household of my mom always cursing us out me and my sister always cursed her out because she deserved it. its funny when you point out to my mom about her swearing she claims she only uses the words once in a while oh really? i lost count on my fingers the times in fights/arguments of the swear words u used on us but says i dont swear?

any fool who says i dont use swear words is a liar. although we grew up in a household full of negativity, racism, lies, manipulation, and swearing, i dont let swearing bother me from other people. all u have to do is tune it out why is it that hard for people to do? i hate when people get after me about my choice of words i am 27 a grown adult let grown people do what they want to do. i could have sworn that if your grown people shouldnt tell you what to do with your life but they still do.

I was bought up in house where you didn't swear, i remember slipping up once when i said "Bloody hell" I was probably about 7, You should've seen the look my dad gave me.
I still swear here and there but not that much.
There's one swear word i cant tho, it sounds so vulgar to me and thats the c word

Profanity, especially when it is repeated used show a complete lack of creativity and civility.
There have been times when I have been in public and shushed teenagers who are being verbally obnoxious when there are families with young children around. So far, the reaction to my "shushing" has been taken well. The old term gutter language is certainly fitting for all types of cussing, swearing, and profanity.
It does not belong in public among civilized folk.