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

313 replies

Mulanmum · 29/10/2008 11:20

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.

OP posts:
SummatAnNowt · 29/10/2008 17:53

fucking upstart!

ewwwmy2shoesarefullofblood · 29/10/2008 17:54

oh for fuck sake are you all still debating this.........

SummatAnNowt · 29/10/2008 17:55

Obviously my post was in answer to Tiggiwinkle's... I don't go around posting fucking upstart to random posts.

fuck · 29/10/2008 17:55

Fuck is the worst word that you can say
We shouldn't say fuck, no we shouldn't say fuck, fuck nooooo!!!

SummatAnNowt · 29/10/2008 17:56

(wonders what it would be like to post fucking upstart to random posts)

ewwwmy2shoesarefullofblood · 29/10/2008 17:57

don't give people fucking ideas

StewieGriffinsMom · 29/10/2008 17:57

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Twelvelegs · 29/10/2008 17:58

It is sometimes the most effective word and at times the most crass.....used well I love it!!!

SummatAnNowt · 29/10/2008 17:59

I think the problem lies in the mumsnet style of parenting. Some people are forced to wean off the fuck and on to some pureed words and some of us have been left to self-wean.

MarsLady · 29/10/2008 17:59
shootfromthehip · 29/10/2008 18:00

I love the word vagina. I heart fangina even more though. Fuck is just a word that wee boys invented to shock each other. It (IMHO) deserves no more gravitas than bollocks. Which (IMHO) do deserve gravitas. Serious balls

SummatAnNowt · 29/10/2008 18:00

Isn't vagina only the worst word when it's not used in an anatomically correct fucking manner.

lissielouisscaredofthedark · 29/10/2008 18:02

my absolute favourite word is bugger. its fab and so versatile! you can say it in a frock, jeans and a jumper, work clothes...

ewwwmy2shoesarefullofblood · 29/10/2008 18:02

SummatAnNowt
i have nominated you post for quote of the week

shootfromthehip · 29/10/2008 18:02

SAN, do you mean 'oh you're a vagina' or 'I have an itchy vagina' when you really mean ear?

ewwwmy2shoesarefullofblood · 29/10/2008 18:02

how can vagina be a bad word......for fucks sake

fuck · 29/10/2008 18:03

Mr Mackey in South Park thinks that fuck is the worst word... It's even better with the proper cartoon.

StewieGriffinsMom · 29/10/2008 18:03

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SummatAnNowt · 29/10/2008 18:19

fucking great!

LadyLaGore · 29/10/2008 18:20

fuckity fuck fuck.

[smarm]

fuck · 29/10/2008 18:22

Don't you talk ro me like that, LadyGalore. I am reporting your post to mumsnet HQ.

expatinscotland · 29/10/2008 18:23

justforyouOP

expatinscotland · 29/10/2008 18:24

i nominate solidgold for best swear words on MN.

she used a term with 'cock' to describe a man and i can't for the life of me remember it, but it was funny as all fuck.

VickyJane77 · 29/10/2008 18:26

I haven't laughed so fucking much in ages