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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
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Cmv: Swearing is not a problem.

Words can be used to inflict real harm for sure but the words themselves are not harmful. Restricting the use of certain words does not inhibit ones ability to do harm. The only reason I can see to limit the use of curse words is to maintain their power. 

I get that saying "f*** you" can be offensive but it feels a lot less offensive than a carefully crafted and well worded attack on my character. So rather than correcting the use of the F word, shouldn't we discourage the verbal aggression? And what's wrong with calling feces, s***? It smells the same either way.

I refrained from spelling out the words in question because I know they elicit an emotional response in the very people from whom I want an honest answer from. Also in my day to day life I generally avoid swearing out of respect for this type of person. That said, I still find it a little foolish.


I should add that I'm not advocating for the use of racial slurs. Use of such words (though context dependent) has, and can continue to dehumanize groups of people.
gpt
I think you’re looking at it the wrong way. Cursing isn’t a problem. Cursing is a *privilege*. One that you are trying to revoke. 

If cursing is no longer considered impolite, then *curse words would mean nothing*. The fact that they are removed from polite and professional settings is what *keeps them sharp*. They should be reserved for either 1) expressing feelings that are strong enough to overcome the politeness barrier or 2) casual moments between friends where the lack of professionalism is actually part of the bonding experience. 

I don’t understand why you want to ruin perfectly good curse words and make them meaningless boring polite conversation.