I'm no saint, but is the implied cursing necessary? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

phidauex · #1 11-30-2005, 11:02 AM

In High School I had an English teacher who had a very interesting policy on curse words in our papers.

She said, "Curse words have a lot of power over people's emotions, and you can use them two ways. If you use them a lot to shock people, they'll get tired of them, and they will lose their power, and people will begin to wonder if you know any other words at all. But if you save them up for the situations that really matter, then let them loose when they will have the most desired impact, then its OK. Basically, curse words are OK in my papers, as long as you use them sparingly, and save them for situations where they really matter. If you just sprinkle them in, you'll lose points."

So thats how I treat them. I don't curse often, but when I do, you better believe I mean it. The other day, after working for 11 hours on my back trying to get my starter out, trying every method known to man, putting the socket in for one last ditch effort, pulling on that breaker bar with all my might, and then feeling the sickening slliiiiip as it stripped the bolt head, I feel like I earned my F word. Thats the only time I used it that day, and I feel justified in its use.

Like all things powerful, the key is moderation.

peace,
sam

300DPETE · #2 11-30-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by phidauex

I feel like I earned my F word. T

I like that

I guess that means I've been getting a lot of "comp time" lately. Which I could exchange it for dollars.

whunter · #3 12-01-2005, 11:17 AM

Why should I answer any cursing threads if it offends me???

sailor15015 · #4 12-01-2005, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by whunter

Why should I answer any cursing threads if it offends me???

That's why I try to put out the very best info I can in my posts and try to keep them nice and clean. I don't want to offend those of you with vastly larger amounts of knowledge that could potentially save my day.

MacGyver · #5 12-01-2005, 09:23 AM

When were these words invented anyway? And what committee got together and determined the severity of each word? Why is one word thought of as the "mother of all swear words," and another word now approved by the FCC to use in primetime broadcast?

When the wrench comes off the bolt causing the knuckles to make hard contact with the metal object in their path, there is a brief second between the thud and the onset of pain that allows us to determine which words to use. Isn't the meaning the same regardless of which words are chosen? And if nobody else is around in the garage, does it matter?

Stevo · #6 12-02-2005, 01:11 PM

I totally agree, swearing has no place here or in the Christian Science reading room. A list of exceptable swear words should be posted for those that feel the need to really "let go" Such as darn and even double darn if your really frustrated, fudge, rats, crud, hack. In short, dont write anything you wouldn't want your mother to read.
I think that drinking any alcoholic beverages or smoking (of anything) while at this site should be strictly forbidden also.
So lets get back to the fargen oil discussions

300DPETE · #7 12-02-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

Christian Science reading room.

????

Is that why they banned me for life and started pelting me with holy water (semi-automatic wate-gun) at me as I walked [was shoved] towards the door

Fizziling Sizzle.

Pete.

P.S......I know, this thread has outlived it's stay, and here we are giving yet more life.....and sizzle.

whunter · #8 12-02-2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

I totally agree, swearing has no place here or in the Christian Science reading room. A list of acceptable swear words should be posted for those that feel the need to really "let go" Such as darn and even double darn if your really frustrated, fudge, rats, crud, hack. In short, don't write anything you wouldn't want your mother to read.
I think that drinking any alcoholic beverages or smoking (of anything) while at this site should be strictly forbidden also.So lets get back to the fargen oil discussions

I am croaking, I mean choking on my adult beverage.

As I set back puffing my cigarette and sipping german ale.

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Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit; oops.

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#9 12-02-2005, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by whunter

I am croaking, I mean choking on my adult beverage.

As I set back puffing my cigarette and sipping german ale.

I don't think he was referring to your cigarette.

Ra_ · #10 12-01-2005, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra_

Why do we allow some words to have the power to disturb us?

There is my other 'load of hooey' for you.

I guess that questioning things and thinking for yourself will always threaten some people?

whunter · #11 12-01-2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra_

There is my other 'load of hooey' for you.

I guess that questioning things and thinking for yourself will always threaten some people?

Questioning things and thinking for yourself are good.
Offending people for no reason is stupid, ignorant and offensive.
If you are here asking for help, do you really want to tick off the people who have answers???
This is NOT open discussion, you want to curse = go to open discussion and have a blast...

MODERATOR:
Please move this thread to open discussion.

leathermang · #12 12-01-2005, 11:40 AM

I have not posted any curses in public forums that I know of ... seems kinda silly.. particularly if you are going to have to " disquise " it...
I curse a LOT in person.
Seth, that is good strategy...

When mechanicing... I am usually faced with an either or situation.. I can curse... or shoot the offending machine.... but with cast iron and steel involved one has to worry about Richochet...... and also... I hate to have actually trashed something which I will then have a lot more work fixing later....

Ra_ · #13 12-01-2005, 11:47 AM

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If you are here asking for help, do you really want to tick off the people who have answers???
This is NOT open discussion, you want to curse = go to open discussion and have a blast...

I have neither cursed, nor started off topic threads in the wrong forum.

My comment that simply asked why some words become 'curses'
was called ' a load of hooey'.
I think I have a right to defend that.

If that means that you won't help me with my diesel, so be it.
I'm not a sheep who is going to kiss your ass, just because I need help.

boneheaddoctor · #14 12-01-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra_

I have neither cursed, nor started off topic threads in the wrong forum.

My comment that simply asked why some words become 'curses'
was called ' a load of hooey'.
I think I have a right to defend that.

If that means that you won't help me with my diesel, so be it.
I'm not a sheep who is going to kiss your ass, just because I need help.

Jumping on WHunter is not a good thing to do....he is probibly the forums single greatest asset. And his contributions are invaluble. And he's a really good fellow I should add too. Just being objective here...not pouncing on anyone so that is clear.

#15 11-30-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith_otr

Can't we think of other words to convey our thoughts? Every other post seems to have "WTF" or "F___ing", etc. embedded in the heading or text. What gives? Is it necessary? What does it have to do with keeping our MBs on the road? This forum is great for sharing our collective knowledge about our cars, but the implied cursing really has no place in it.

I ain't no saint neither ain't Good Learnin as far as English goes but WTF does any of this have to do with F.u.c.k.i.n Diesels??