Ok here is an unusual post for me but this week I seem to have read a lot of blog posts with over use of profanity and it got me thinking, now I have no objection to the use of swear words but I do think some people tend to use a lot of profanity when other words would have more impact. I think sometimes a swear word can help to emphasise a point but in writing I would still look for alternative words.
Maurice Broaddus writes:
I know folks who use their naughty words to shock or show how hardcore they are, ironically missing the fact that frequent use of their (limited) hardcore vocabulary lessens the impact of the words.
Now I should say before I get lots of comments like “pot kettle black”, “how do you have the nerve”, from friends and family. I do use some colourful language verbally, although I think I am getting better, mind you according to a study I am helping to boost morale in the workplace, well that’s just, erm… can’t possibly swear in this post :D, a load of rubbish if you ask me.
I don’t know I just think we have a great language why not use it fully especially in writing, maybe its just me and I should get a life. Oh and to, said friends and family, you can moan at me if I swear too much from now on. 
So a question for you is it just me or do you agree?
Thanks for linking to my post,
I picked up swearing as a habit while I was in the Marines but I do try to curb it at work these days. But if I really want to I could do an impression of Sgt. Hartman from Full Metal Jacket.
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