No, we are not a united group with rules. I like your philosophy. Save your F*** 's until you need them, like for when the lawn mowers doesn't start or you your stub your toe.

I think gratuitous use of swear words diminishes their effectiveness. And in the wrong setting can just be uncalled for. But a well used swear word can add weight and gravitas (of a sorts) it's like comedy really, timing and delivery. I was tempted to end with a swear a word but I won't, so bollocks to you

Brian Blessed.

I didn't know it was an issue. Why have innocuous things suddenly become big problems?

Generally, I find overuse of them a sign of an unimaginative mind. However, there are times when they come in handy to emphasize a point.

Fuckin' swear words used to be "magic" "curse" words. Taboo religious shit IMHO.

I dislike the gratuitous use of swear words, but I enjoy their effective use in conversation. Especially their ability to add emphasis and disrupt passivity in conversation, Their selective use gives conversations an emotional range which would be difficult to achieve otherwise.

Oh, for fuck's sake! There isn't anything wrong with swearing. They are just words.
I can think of plenty more, that aren't considered cuss-words, that are a helluva lot
more offensive.
Censorship sucks. No matter the reason given for it.

My personal philosophy is that I will tolerate general use swear words like:
damn, fuck, shit
unless you are saying them in an inappropriate setting for them like a school etc.

I will speak out against swear words that are generally attributed to a demographic:
Bitch, bastard, fagot etc.

Bring offended by curse words is a sign of low intelligence.

When I am not hanging around other veterans, I can be quite elegant in my speech, safe enough for any church or school.

Get me around my brother and sister vets ? Yeah, not so farging much LOL

Using foul language is an automatic ticket to Hell.

You can't ignore swear words like a grownup?

There fucking better not be or I'm getting kicked out!