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luv2fly

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41. Thanks, I expected some of that
Thu Nov 13, 2025, 07:02 AM
Nov 2025

Everyone is a comedian after all.

And it really wasn't about the word "fuck" which most seem to be responding to, it was about disrespect and doubling down when called on it. Oh well, onwards!

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How we speak to one another [View all] luv2fly Nov 2025 OP
A felon, rapist and (likely) pedophile is occupying the Whitehouse and destroying the nation Orrex Nov 2025 #1
Not about the f-bombs but ok... luv2fly Nov 2025 #74
Word police Wifes husband Nov 2025 #2
That's what you took from my post? Then you missed the point. n/t luv2fly Nov 2025 #4
Yeah Wifes husband Nov 2025 #7
I stand with Luv2fly's call for civility & against disrespect. "Word police" is gaslighting. nt AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2025 #45
Setting The Guitar Amp to 11 DrFunkenstein Nov 2025 #75
I do occasionally let an F-bomb fly... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #3
Be careful Wifes husband Nov 2025 #8
So we should only say FUCK once a day? leftstreet Nov 2025 #5
C'mon y'all... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #11
I rarely see that here leftstreet Nov 2025 #13
Just because you haven't seen it... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #14
No one said it doesn't happen Bettie Nov 2025 #22
Really, what is the difference between you or other posters voicing your annoyance and the OP... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #47
What? iemanja Nov 2025 #31
First they came for they F-bombs and I laughed. Then they came for the A-bombs. thought crime Nov 2025 #65
They are not talking about profanity per se iemanja Nov 2025 #30
Fuck if I know LearnedHand Nov 2025 #6
MY POINT EXACTLY Wifes husband Nov 2025 #9
I'm not offended by your taking offense to others' offensiveness berniesandersmittens Nov 2025 #10
It's not the occasional, it's the norm for some folks luv2fly Nov 2025 #15
This is why markie Nov 2025 #25
Safe place to vent is one thing... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #48
That is why markie Nov 2025 #51
It is also why the OP posted what they did.nt Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #55
Look up OCPD, ASPD, & NPD SunImp Nov 2025 #12
This may not be a good forum for you Wifes husband Nov 2025 #16
No, I deal with Maga on social media & irl SunImp Nov 2025 #23
Aye. It seems to me that the OP has merely asked that posters bear this DU Term Of Service in mind: Mister Ed Nov 2025 #37
One thing is not like the others LearnedHand Nov 2025 #64
i thought i would google the acronyms orleans Nov 2025 #33
Interesting comment canetoad Nov 2025 #73
Post removed Post removed Nov 2025 #17
Well said MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2025 #18
Yes, thank you luv2fly Nov 2025 #20
wtf? bigtree Nov 2025 #19
I have used the expression, but never at someone on this board. 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #21
Thanks for asking luv2fly Nov 2025 #24
It's frustrating BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2025 #35
the other day I told a Trump humper in real life to FUCK OFF Skittles Nov 2025 #36
Thanks for clarifying. 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #62
As a reformed New Yorker Keepthesoulalive Nov 2025 #26
let me tell you Skittles Nov 2025 #29
I believe I read bamagal62 Nov 2025 #27
I believe I read tavernier Nov 2025 #44
And if that study is accurate then I'm f-ing BRILLIANT. Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #49
Sounds right MerrilyMerrily Nov 2025 #50
LOL Skittles Nov 2025 #28
I know how, thanks much n/t luv2fly Nov 2025 #38
it's typically what DUers use instead of lecturing Skittles Nov 2025 #39
Understood luv2fly Nov 2025 #42
Thanks. I have also noticed an 'overuse' of the term elleng Nov 2025 #32
The ignore feature is splendid! Duncan Grant Nov 2025 #34
I agree with you but Raine Nov 2025 #40
Thanks, I expected some of that luv2fly Nov 2025 #41
Exactly MerrilyMerrily Nov 2025 #52
I try not to be judgemental. I remind myself we're all on the same team. Emile Nov 2025 #43
It's going to be another fine day. taxi Nov 2025 #46
Internet forums are not for the weak of stomach. DU is actually very tame. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #53
I think it's often just venting when things seem overwhelming - Ocelot II Nov 2025 #54
Polite censorhip is still censorship. All offense is assumed. Stop being offended. marble falls Nov 2025 #56
Thanks for your feedback luv2fly Nov 2025 #57
Passive censorship as opposed to "it is forbidden for you to express yourself. "please don't offend me with your ... marble falls Nov 2025 #80
For God's sake... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #79
Not at all. He's free to say whatever he wants, or are you trying to censor me???? I am censoring him as much as you ... marble falls Nov 2025 #81
I'm not offended, Dearie... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #82
I am seriously unserious, sweetie. I think all the bushwa about words is pure piffle. marble falls Nov 2025 #83
Piffle. Now THERE's a great word! Seriously! LOL! Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #84
Then you'll really enjoy 'twaddle'. marble falls Nov 2025 #85
You are right MerrilyMerrily Nov 2025 #58
Thanks for your reply luv2fly Nov 2025 #60
This sounds like a you problem Blues Heron Nov 2025 #59
I pretty much talk this way all of the time. Haggard Celine Nov 2025 #61
I didn't used to jfz9580m Nov 2025 #63
This message was self-deleted by its author electric_blue68 Nov 2025 #66
If someone's post is that offensive to you. hamsterjill Nov 2025 #67
(Ooops, acgidently posted above before done) Well, I do use the "F" word here, but.... electric_blue68 Nov 2025 #68
Thanks but... as I have already said it's not about the word "fuck" luv2fly Nov 2025 #69
Ok, got it. electric_blue68 Nov 2025 #70
Totally agree canetoad Nov 2025 #71
It gets very very old indeed luv2fly Nov 2025 #72
The word "fuck" can be any part of a sentence. walkingman Nov 2025 #76
Capa are easier to read when one's fucking vision gets weaker. GreenWave Nov 2025 #77
That's why snowybirdie Nov 2025 #78
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