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F*#k no.

No. Sometimes you need to let out a good string of curse words. But if it comprises a large portion of what you say, then perhaps.

Off topicish - why exactly are curse words "curse words"?

No. I personally don't ever make judgements about people based the amount of cursing they do. Grammar and vocabulary doesn't mean all that much to me either, to be honest.
Words are only one of the many forms for expression.

It depends on how often one cusses.

no. I think it's all context.

I do have an issue with words like "cuss," "crick," "critter," etc. I don't get why "curse," "creek," "creature," etc. need to be re-worked to sound more... quaint? is that the right word here?

It's lazy

I said rarely only because I have a huge vocabulary that I use quite often. I just like to mix a littl swear words in there form time to time

I think its just means you were in the military at some point ;-)

Yes and it's also shows the lack of control over one's mouth and temper.

Never, as long as it is used correctly. Not swearing seems like constraining an otherwise robust vocabulary for no good reason.

I think so. I read a study back in college about how the flexible nature of swear words (as multiple parts of speech) narrows the need to maintain a wider variety of words in your lexicon, so over time persistent bad language limits your speech.

Trying to find the "occasionally" button...

A well-placed curse word can really add to a conversation, and has been shown to be a trust and relationship builder. That being said, overuse has very negative effects.

All depends m how and when it's used.

*****************************!!!!!!

It means a lack of originality and class if it's spoken all the time.

To me it depends on the magnitude, purpose, situation and ofteninity. But what do I fucking know?

Nope ! But it's my excuse and I'm sticking too it. Lol

I use it for emphasis.

Fuck no

Not a fucking chance in hell. Mark Twain? "Sometimes cursing provides a relief that is not even privileged to prayer."

Hell no. Doesn't mean shit.

I'd put it right at 50/50, but it's usually really easy to tell when that's what is happening

I think sometimes it may be a sign of a lacking vocabulary, but not usually.

And it seems judgmental to me to assume that that's probably the reason why a person cusses...
I think people should try to avoid making assumptions like that.

Fucking hoity toity..
Hey buddy.. Knock it off with the swearing alright?
Lick my sweaty balls you fat fuck!!

Now you've opened the barn door!

Many people who embellish their diction with inordinate amounts of profanity do have a paltry vocabulary. However, it is erroneous to say that all who do so are also subject to the same fate.

That's fuckin preposterous.

I used to. Now I'm like fuck that.

I make don't assume based on that, just as I make no assumption that people who use slang can't also speak in proper english.

I'm old school. An occasional slip is a slip however excessive swearing makes me think someone is less intelligent and lack manners.

If every third word spewing from your mouth is an Fbomb conjugation, I don't think you are angry/frustrated, I think you are ignorant. It's like a space in your speech so I have to read between your words to understand what you're saying.

No. It's a way some people choose to express themselves.