( fairly recent here, and still lurking a lot.. but i had to say
something as its almost comical now ) lol, "Bitchin" is also valley
girl speak ( for those of us old enough to remember that phase ), with
zero intent to offend.
But i agree with the others on the general subject. Time and place for
everything, forums like this are not the time or the place for being a
jerk, be it language or attitude..
On 7/23/20 6:35 PM, John R. Hogerhuis wrote:
On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 1:43 PM B 9 <hacke...@gmail.com
<mailto:hacke...@gmail.com>> wrote:
On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 4:17 AM John R. Hogerhuis
<jho...@pobox.com <mailto:jho...@pobox.com>> wrote:
As one of the people you're talking about who finds forums full of
foul language wearisome and avoids them, I have to say I'm puzzled
by this rule. I was embarrassed to subscribe to this list because
the name seems designed to offend and filter out prudes. I dived
in anyway and so far found people quite respectful, wonderful
even. I can't recall ever seeing foul language used
inappropriately. Other than, of course, the name of the list itself.
Bitchin'
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bitchin-
As in common surfer slang/hot rodder slang, not any nearby swear word.
You're not alone, I have received complaints from a few people. But
it's in the water now. Everyone here is apparently willing to tolerate it.
Yes, what's a swear is arbitrary. I can't really help that.
Even if we had an exhaustive list, how would it work? I can't really
make an onlist project of discussing a list of swears given they're
banned. I can't really post it anywhere with the list because its
existence would offend.
I think everyone knows what a swear word is. If you're considering a
close call and want to discuss it to avoid a note from the censor,
bring it up with me off list.
Otherwise, just pretend like you're Opey Taylor.
-- John.
