In the thread-that-shall-not-be-named on the subject of "bad" language, I think there are some underlying issues that would be interesting to discuss:
- What constitutes appropriate and inappropriate speech and why?
- How do you define decent/indecent, polite/rude behavior?
- What should the balance be between freedom and responsibility towards others?
Partly I'm starting this thread in the hope of discussing these issues rationally and without rancor -- and without the baggage of the other thread. Also, there was some behavior in that other thread that made me and some others uncomfortable (including my own behavior in not calling out anything I found particularly unkind). I'm hoping that in a more open context, we might come to understandings that will inform our decisions in future conflicts.
Finally, this thread is intended to be an open conversation, and doesn't need to result in any particular action (or any action at all).