Swearwords increasingly used for emphasis and to build social bonds, rather than to insult, say academics

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    10 months ago

    I ask the people around me to not use such harsh language. Most people are more than happy to comply

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      10 months ago

      A “universal basic income” shouldn’t be a thing. It encourages laziness

      This is harsh language that offends me. Stop using it