To think that people shouldn't use the *F* word on Mumsnet

[Mulanmum]

No doubt a bunch of smart alecs are going to tell me to F* off but ...

Why do some MNetters feel the need to use obscene language on here? Are they too inarticulate to express themselves without foul language? I started a thread on another topic, moving along nicely then a prolific poster told us to "all f* off". Why do that on a forum that is set up primarily to be friendly and supportive?

Just leave the foul language off MumsNet.

"i just think that its not very nice to use it when someone has clearly said that they dont like it, it is antagonistic and rude".

I disagree.
I was being neither antagonistic or rude.
I was expressing my opinion.

I think if a word that is in general adult use upsets you so much, it is at best rather naive to start a thread discussing that very word, and then not expect people to use it.

Lots of people say lots of things I don't like on Mumsnet. A bit like real life, really.

Doesn't mean I think they should be stopped from saying them.

Personally, I hate the word bub or bubs for baby. Makes my teeth itch. BAN IT NOW!

There is a case for suggesting people are inarticulate if they use the F word in a scattergun approach like''I fucking told him, didn't i if he fucking did it again I'd fucking well have to fucking chin the fucking fucker'' (as heard by ds and i yesterday on the bus

But to add emphasis, sometimes a good swear word just cunt be beaten...

Apparently, some time around 1600, before the term acquired its current meaning, windfucker was an acceptable name for the bird now known as the kestrel.

Mum2OliverJames - Personally I find self-righteousness more antagonistic and rude than the odd bollocks. Each to their own.

mumsnet is an ideal place for swearing

what about cunt? or is it just the F word that offends?

I don't think I've told anyone on here to fuck off, in fact I don't think I've ever said it seriously to anyone in real life either. Equally I'd avoid using swear words when referring to another poster, unless it was an extremely heated and personal argument, which I tend to keep out of anyway!

But sometimes I've had a bloody awful day, or been cut up by a complete wanker, and I want to be able to mention that on here without having to censor myself in case there are people around of a sensitive disposition. I also sometimes want to refer to parts of the body, or activities, in their Anglo-Saxon glory and not having to use euphemisms. What's so terrible about that?

I think it depends on how it's used.

I don't like it, and I especially don't like the c word and there really isn't any need to use it.

However, I think that there's a difference in how it's used, so if you use it occasionally in the heat of the mmoment then that doesn't have any bearing on how articulat you are, however I do think that using the f word in every other sentence doesn't make one come across as very inteligent.

You know that phrase- USP? Unique Selling Point?

Well on here its the non-censored approach, lack of tickers / text speak /blinding colours (just went onto Netmums to see if I was right naming them- goodness! My eys - and thats just the homepage!)

Elsewhere it differs, the trick of findng your online home isn't to force the first you find to adapt but to locate the one where you fit best

Although admittedly I would rather be antagonistic and rude, than nice.

ooooh, i love swearing. hits the spot imo. don't like it in thread titles tho'... too vulgar.

YABU

the swearing (in correct context) is one of the things I love about mn.

I agree, maybe another forum is more suitable if you dont like it

i hate: baba, 'LO', hun, any candy-ass euphemism to describe sexual intercourse, e.g. babydancing, and the theme tune from 'Dr. Who'.

BAN 'EM.

PR are you saying that i am self-righteous?

Well said, Peachy. Mumsnet isn't for everyone just as netsmum isnt.

and tbh I'm quite surprised that it's allowed to be used as part of a username.

did nobody find my windfucker fact remotely interesting?

Well, the point about Mumsnet is that it's a nicely sheltered little space where nasty language can be isolated and safely expressed away from the children- a nice little padded cell, in fact. I'd much rather see it here than hear it in the school playground.

I don't tend to use it much myself, but I do think one of the things that Mumsnet is about is that you can relax your usual perfect-mother behaviour and let rip, because your kids aren't listening. Doesn't worry me at all.

I have a DD who is 18mths and copying everything so swearing in my house is a big no-no when she is awake. What the fuck would I do without this place as an outlet?

Soapy tit wank!

mum2oliver

you have said on other occasions that you are quite sensitive to this kind of thing

PMSL at HC being told off for saying fuck on a thread about the word!

I mean- what is the difference in saying 'f' if we all know what we mean?

bizarre!

I'm certain last time this came up there was a general unspoken consensus not to use swearing in thread titles in case people had LO's around but in threads? Nah

Well I think she's fucking right.

Peachy puts it so well!

i find it terribly interesting, filthymind.

i'm going to incorporate the term into my usual driving parlance.

'quit tail-gating me, you, you windfucker!'