To wince at the C word on MN

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I am certainly no prude and have not lived a sheltered life…. But I am amazed at the use of the c-word on here. I just don't get the apparent acceptance to use a reference to female genitalia as an insult. Do people use that word in RL or is it just here?

I use it liberally in real life. Some people dislike it but thats not my problem.

Does it help that I use words for male genitalia as well?

I can only speak for myself but both is the answer. I wouldn't distinguish between that and other swear words. And I do enjoy swearing.

I feel a bit 'meh' about it. It's a word. Not a word I use, personally.

Although I have to say I really have a hatred of the word 'turd'. But other people use it so I have to get over it

Do you wince or tut

I hate that it is given such special status. As if a only woman's genitalia can be the worst most unspeakably disgusting thing that must not be named.

So I am working hard to make it as commonplace as the humorous 'dick' by liberal usage.

CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT CUNT

DICK

Dick, knob, cunt, bellend, cock, prick, fanny. Teeheehee

Agree with Derek.

Cunt is fine. Other C words used before advent Sunday are dodgy.

MN, on Twitter FB etc, describes itself as 'the one with the swearing'. Ther's no bait and switch. If you want a site which restricts or bans swearing, there are plenty to choose from.

I am really not intending this question to be provocative. I had always assumed that it was the last linguistic taboo and so I am interested in how bother view that word. FTR I have never said it nor written it but can swear like a trooper when required!

I don't use it either here or in RL but have no issues with other people using it; it's just another Anglo-Saxon swear word. I'd rather a woman use it than a man - but can't really articulate why.

Say it OP, dares ya

how others view not bother view…. long day!

I think cuntychops is my favourite word.

I do use the word cunt liberally in rl.

Cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt.

It's a word.

Cameron? Hate it myself

LemonPied can I save it for when I really need it?

Saaaay it. Say it loud.

I agree with Brucie. Ever since I read Germaine sodding Geer I don't feel bad about using it. Why is female genitalia the worst insult I can throw? Let's get it mainstream!

I really hate it and started a thread about it once and was completely slaughtered. I don't know anyone who doesn't swear, but I don't know anyone who'd use this word.

Are you rom the UK, OP? I think it is more commonly used in the Uk than, for example, in Canada, where I am. I am stilled shocked by it as I think it's an ugly word. It's a whole to be f*ed. There isn't a male equivalent that is as harsh.

YANBU - the swearing on here is all a bit 'try too hard'

YANBU I hate it - to me its the worst swear there is. This is a bit if a disadvantage to me living in Glasgow where the word is liberally used as punctuation.

Cunt is my favourite word.

My ex is a cunt, he did cuntish things the cunt.

I'm starting the its fine to say if you have one campaign.