Posted by shar on January 22, 2003, at 1:03:58
In reply to Re: Research--Mitchell » shar, posted by Mitchell on January 22, 2003, at 0:36:53
My post was about the "requirement" of "reject[ing] the preferences of many adults who would rather words like that not be used in conversations children might join" when I agree with them. And who required it.
As it happens, I believe people should avoid saying the word "shit" around children, whether or not the children not join the conversation.
> So you seem to be saying it is better not to use potty language in conversations children might join?
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> > Hmmm, am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying that if I use the word "shit" in this forum, I am then required to reject the preferences of many adults (who don't want words like "shit" used in the presence of children)?
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> > I don't think I can, at once, fulfill the requirement of rejecting preferences with which I agree.
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> > And, I guess I don't know who is doing the requiring in that instance. (Required by whom?)
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> > >I think use of the word "shit" in published dialogue requires one to reject the preferences of many adults who would rather words like that not be used in conversations children might join.
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