Getting sick of the more obvious frauds

[Runscott]

Eric, not making excuses, and Glenn and I are on good terms, but some of the recent posts by somewhat newer guys got me thinking about the cursing.

I live in Seattle, where the 'F' bomb is just another word to anyone under 30. They fling it without hesitation, anywhere they happen to be, without regard to anyone around them. It might slightly offend super-old people who weren't born and bred in the PacNW, but natives and anyone in their 50's or younger barely seem to notice. And of course, any of the 'lesser' curse words are just standard stuff for younger people, regardless of where they are from. There are exceptions, but they are rare (my kids, for instance).

I don't know about the East coast, but in the South the situation was different. Even the cruder businessmen types would generally keep that stuff within their smaller groups - not fling it around when talking with baristas, etc. Old people would be horrified, younger people might wince a bit. The only exception, really, was drunks, but they could be avoided in public.

Those are extremes - I don't know what it's like in California or Florida; the midwesterners certainly have cleaner mouths but I don't know - perhaps that is changing?

So, given that it's totally acceptable to be as foul as you want in some parts of the country, in musical lyrics, radio talk-show hosts, etc., what's okay in an internet forum? Basically, my thinking is that it's probably perfectly acceptable in so many forums, that there's no longer such a thing as a 'gentlemen's forum', or at least there won't be in the near future. The progress of technology has allowed us to dispense with 'watching our language' - there are no bars of internet soap.

No ill-will toward Glenn with this post - I'm sure he just uses those words to emphasize his points. I'm just curious how others feel about this. It would be interesting to get thoughts from various parts of the country.

Also, I use 'douchebag' frequently - in my opinion it applies to many on the internet, and doesn't seem like too offensive of a word.

[Ease]

I totally get what you're saying Scott, like I said, I curse a lot in "real life" myself. I too would like others' opinions on it. Times are always-a-changing.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Eric, not making excuses, and Glenn and I are on good terms, but some of the recent posts by somewhat newer guys got me thinking about the cursing.

I live in Seattle, where the 'F' bomb is just another word to anyone under 30. They fling it without hesitation, anywhere they happen to be, without regard to anyone around them. It might slightly offend super-old people who weren't born and bred in the PacNW, but natives and anyone in their 50's or younger barely seem to notice. And of course, any of the 'lesser' curse words are just standard stuff for younger people, regardless of where they are from. There are exceptions, but they are rare (my kids, for instance).

I don't know about the East coast, but in the South the situation was different. Even the cruder businessmen types would generally keep that stuff within their smaller groups - not fling it around when talking with baristas, etc. Old people would be horrified, younger people might wince a bit. The only exception, really, was drunks, but they could be avoided in public.

Those are extremes - I don't know what it's like in California or Florida; the midwesterners certainly have cleaner mouths but I don't know - perhaps that is changing?

So, given that it's totally acceptable to be as foul as you want in some parts of the country, in musical lyrics, radio talk-show hosts, etc., what's okay in an internet forum? Basically, my thinking is that it's probably perfectly acceptable in so many forums, that there's no longer such a thing as a 'gentlemen's forum', or at least there won't be in the near future. The progress of technology has allowed us to dispense with 'watching our language' - there are no bars of internet soap.

No ill-will toward Glenn with this post - I'm sure he just uses those words to emphasize his points. I'm just curious how others feel about this. It would be interesting to get thoughts from various parts of the country.

Also, I use 'douchebag' frequently - in my opinion it applies to many on the internet, and doesn't seem like too offensive of a word.

Very well put Scott. I, and the other mods, wouldn't want this place to be sterile. And when I am around my own friends I admit to using the F bomb frequently. But I wouldn't dare do it around my little girl, her friends or most adults in the area of Texas I live in. And as long as there is an edit feature on this board, and I get to try to keep it civil, this will mostly be the forum Eric is speaking of....with all of our little spats and arguments in between. We don't need, or want, potty mouths on the forum. It's that simple. Anyone that doesn't like it is welcome to their opinion. I hope that doesn't sound too harsh?

[Tanman7baseball]

Well my opinion, if I met someone new and he/she curses frequently then I automatically make the assumption they are of lower intelligence (even though they could be very well brilliant). Also, it makes me believe that they are probably melodramatic. All in all, cursing is just an unintelligent way to emphasize a point. Don't get me wrong I will curse here and there, but on this forum I try and not curse only because I respect the members and that's just how I was raised...

All in all, when it comes to it I can care less about what other people say on this forum when it comes to cursing. If they want to be "that guy" then let them do it. I don't think it's necessary to call someone out because of cursing. It's not like we're in elementary school...

By the way, I've lived in Orange County, CA for 20 years and 2 years in Oklahoma. I'd say the Midwest people don't cuss nearly as much as California people. That's just my opinion.

[cubsfan-budman]

Swearing is actually awesome. I do it constantly.

But I'm also a southerner so I know better than to swear around people when I don't know what their preference towards swearing is...on this board, for example.

It's just not polite.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Leon

We don't need, or want, potty mouths on the forum. It's that simple.

Sorry, Leon. I will try to clean up my language a bit.

Best,

Eric

[7nohitter]

Rube

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Rube

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

Rube

Andrew,

I'm still confused. This comment seems to have been aimed at me.

If so, why?

Just curious...

Best Regards,

Eric

[Tanman7baseball]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Andrew,

I'm still confused. This comment seems to have been aimed at me.

If so, why?

Just curious...

Best Regards,

Eric

RUBE
/ro͞ob/
Noun
A country bumpkin.
Synonyms
yokel - bumpkin - hick

I don't think I've ever heard this word used to describe someone in my entire life hahaha.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Maybe he meant Rube Walker....I always kinda liked him.

To get back on topic..wild manipulation of scans is one of my pet peeves, hate it!

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Tanman7baseball

RUBE
/ro͞ob/
Noun
A country bumpkin.
Synonyms
yokel - bumpkin - hick

I don't think I've ever heard this word used to describe someone in my entire life hahaha.

Rube Foster
Rube Waddell

Both were great players.

Best,

Eric