Originally posted by NordlysThey don't call it great swamp for nothing.
The example was a conversation about the etymology of the word, which doesn't necessarily mean we'd talk about the meaning of the word. If the conversation would be sexually explicit, I wouldn't have it in front of children, but not because of the use of a swear word. For me, it's all about content, not words.
Do all your friends live in a swamp as well, ...[text shortened]... never visit them? And is your child not in the house when you talk to your friends at home?
When my friend and I have play date, and he brings his kid to my house or I bring my kid to his house we tell each other how these kids are the s---!
Noodles, I assure you there are no children around when we are hanging out and shooting the s---
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Originally posted by PhlabibitDo you live in THE great swamp? In Somerset County?
They don't call it great swamp for nothing.
When my friend and I have play date, and he brings his kid to my house or I bring my kid to his house we tell each other how these kids are the s---!
Noodles, I assure you there are no children around when we are hanging out and shooting the s---
P-
Originally posted by Red NightIt degenerated a couple of pages ago; I've just sunk to your level.
I'm pretty sure that she is also unfamiliar with Dutch neo-Nazi movements.
Making fun of my family now? So, our debate has now degenerated to schoolyard taunts? The last resort of the intellectually challenged?
Originally posted by PhlabibitOkay. So the likelihood that a child will hear a swear word from you is probably about the same as that a child will hear it from me.
They don't call it great swamp for nothing.
When my friend and I have play date, and he brings his kid to my house or I bring my kid to his house we tell each other how these kids are the s---!
Noodles, I assure you there are no children around when we are hanging out and shooting the s---
P-
I still can't understand your attitude about swear words at all, and my colleagues seem to be just as puzzled about it as I am. It probably just goes to show how deeply ingrained cultural differences are.
By the way, in case you are worried, the discussion I had with my colleagues today took place at an office building, and the only people who may have overheard it were colleagues or my boss.
Originally posted by dottewellI don't recall saying that. I did say:
Well, if you like we can pick up the debate from the point where you said "Ha! You work for Fox News! And I've got my fingers in my ears and can't hear you!" I don't mind.
"So, you work for Fox? I don't think that I could work for them. Too racist and bigoted!"
In response to this post from you:
"I didn't say I was a fan. I work in the media and take a professional interest."
So, that is where you want to pick up the debate?
So, you work in the media and are offended by anyone saying anything negative about Fox News or the news media in general?
Because I have to tell you, I don't think much of the "news media." Unfortunately, I think it stopped being news a long time ago and became nothing but sensationalist entertainment. A lot of salacious speculation.
Certain newspapers are an exception, but they are distinctly in the minority.
Originally posted by Red NightNot from there. Move forward two posts.
I don't recall saying that. I did say:
"So, you work for Fox? I don't think that I could work for them. Too racist and bigoted!"
In response to this post from you:
"I didn't say I was a fan. I work in the media and take a professional interest."
So, that is where you want to pick up the debate?
So, you work in the media and are offended ...[text shortened]... tion.
Certain newspapers are an exception, but they are distinctly in the minority.