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Teenager spreads the word: Cussing isn't cool

It is so ironic that this person has experienced such vehement opposition to the No Cussing Club. It seems that proponents of "typical" immoral behaviors (pornography, immorality in the media, homosexuality etc) tend to say things like "if you don't like it, don't watch/do it." Well, if you don't like his club, don't join it! But stop the abuse hypocrites!

I'm sorry, when you substitute a sound-alike for a curse word, it is still cursing! Cursing is not the sound of the word, it's the vehemence of the thought.

"Oh, sugar" is just as strong as "Oh, ____".
"Flippin'" is a substitute for the f-word.
"Heck" is just Hell (and that's in the Bible.)

I've known people who'd never use the "real" curse words, who are more to be feared than the people who let it all hang out.

PERHAPS, rather than silly "No Cussing Clubs" and "Decency" campaigns....we need ETHICS and ETIQUETTE taught in our schools.

Oh, Dreck!

bit about Southtwest passengers bursting into applause, they burst into applause for a bag of nuts. Join the club, don't swear, what happens if you do? do they make you give back the wristband they sold you? Another web site bent on marketing things people shouldn't buy with money they don't have. Another in a long line of money making efforts disguised with a thin veil of sugary sweetness and a "Well Done Award."
Still no substitute for manners and self control.
Balderdash.

GREAT JOB! Mr. MaKay Hatch for standing for what is good and right in the face of adversity.God bless you child. RJ

Back in the 70's there was a sign at Clayton Jr High that said: Profanity is for those who lack the intelligence to express themselves otherwise.

Of course, so is condescension.

The bit about only people with limited vocabulary using profanity..... It's a fine sentiment, but holds no water. I personally know, and I'm sure everyone does, people with a lot of education, who are very intelligent, who have a lot of experience, who are very articulate, who yet swear at times (Mormons may recall J. Golden Kimball). It doesn't tend to be out of anger, interestingly, but out of levity or for emphasis. I do not swear, and I do not understand this whole phenomenon well, but this much I do know.

The title of this article got my attention. "It's not cool." What needs to be said is, "This shouldn't be cool, I wish it wasn't cool anywhere," etc. What is or isn't cool has nothing to do with what is or isn't moral, ethical, proper etiquette, etc. The social group microcosm is the only thing that determines something that is or isn't "cool" in that group at the time.

I'm impressed with what this kid did as as sixth-grader: talking with his friends and encouraging them not to swear. That takes moxie, it takes heart.

YOu make no sense,

but why the need to defend profanity?

What is the good in it that you see the need to defend?

No one's defending profanity; however, a sound coming out of one's mouth cannot hurt you.

Even a three-year-old understands "Sticks and stones" -- right?

Actually, I wasn't defending profanity. What I was saying is that stating that anyone who doesn't use language in the way that you would choose for them to use it is lacking in intelligence is condescension, not valid argument. I also don't understand why insulting the intelligence of people you disagree with is less offensive than profanity. It makes sense if you think about it. (See, that was also condescending. Annoying, isn't it?)

You are a courageous mature young man. I admire your tenacity and pray the movement continues to grow. People do need to think about the words they speak and what they actually mean.