The existing norm seems to be that profanity is okay as long as it’s not gratuitous, and this doesn’t seem gratuitous to me.
I disagree only slightly. I have somewhat of an aversion to this instance of swearing in as much as it weakens the impact of the expletive. I want that word to retain its power, not be wasted on idiomatic usages. It may not be gratuitous but it is casual.
Profanity is a valuable commodity—usage of it can even be considered somewhat of a commons problem!
I disagree only slightly. I have somewhat of an aversion to this instance of swearing in as much as it weakens the impact of the expletive. I want that word to retain its power, not be wasted on idiomatic usages. It may not be gratuitous but it is casual.
Profanity is a valuable commodity—usage of it can even be considered somewhat of a commons problem!