Does anyone LIKE comedy series of today wherein every -well,almost every-word of dialogue is a foul,four-letter word?I guess these days,that's what is referred to as "sophistication".Feel free to post your thoughts about this subject.

no, I don't like it and never did!

Was surprised to hear the s word the other day on TNT. And "s.o.b" freely used on ABC Family.

I dont watch new TV shows (ex Survivor) and it sounds like I am not missing much. :wave:

The worst word ive heard on tv is the b word. But it's only standard channels, like ABC, Lifetime, Nick, etc.

I am not a prude or believe in any form of censorship, but cursing in comedy shows should not be allowed on network TV. That stuff should be on HBO, Showtime, etc. only.

I personally hate it.

And one thing more:Every time,well,almost every time,after they use a swear word,there is laughter.Why is this?Do people think that on comedy series of today,profanity is funny?(And yes,I know about freedom of speech,censorship,etc.)

I am not a prude or believe in any form of censorship, but cursing in comedy shows should not be allowed on network TV. That stuff should be on HBO, Showtime, etc. only.
I agree 100%!!!

And one thing more:Every time,well,almost every time,after they use a swear word,there is laughter.Why is this?Do people think that on comedy series of today,profanity is funny?(And yes,I know about freedom of speech,censorship,etc.)probably the same people who think Family Guy and Kathy Griffin are funny puke:

I like the swearing in television series. In fact I wish they could say ***k and s***. :)

I like the swearing in television series. In fact I wish they could say ***k and s***. :)

If that happens it will most likely turn viewers away. I don't mind F-Bombs in movies and series on HBO, Showtime, etc... but they have no place on channels like ABC, CBS , NBC or FOX.

probably the same people who think Family Guy and Kathy Griffin are funny puke:


I used to Like Kathy but I am no longer a fan since she said "
Jesus had nothing to do with me getting this award. You know what? F**k Jesus!" I did agree on the first half that she was not trying to be phony by throwing Jesus a shout out but when she said F- Jesus, I lost any respect that I might have had for her. :rolleyes:

I personally hate it.

I used to Like Kathy but I am no longer a fan since she said "
Jesus had nothing to do with me getting this award. You know what? F**k Jesus!" I did agree on the first half that she was not trying to be phony by throwing Jesus a shout out but when she said F- Jesus, I lost any respect that I might have had for her. :rolleyes:
she said that? THAT'S NOT FUNNY!!!:mad:

If that happens it will most likely turn viewers away. I don't mind F-Bombs in movies and series on HBO, Showtime, etc... but they have no place on channels like ABC, CBS , NBC or FOX.
I don't think it will turn viewers away, it will just bring in the annoying (and useless) PTC.

I don't mind it, I mean you hear worse things going to public places then you hear on tv.

Is There Too Much Cursing on TV?
Jun 17, 2010
by Stephen Battaglio


There sure is a hell of a lot of foul language on television these days.





You may have noticed some profanity if you sat through the MTV Movie Awards on June 6.


Always a rollicking event where celebrities can cut loose in a way they wouldn't on a traditional trophy show, the telecast was laced with so many vulgarities that whoever was in control of the "bleep" button couldn't keep up.


"It's very tricky when people start dropping F-bombs right and left," said one veteran standards and practices executive who has experience in "riding the button" during live programs.

"It's very hard to catch them all."





MTV issued a rare public apology to viewers who found the language that slipped through objectionable and deleted it in repeat airings of the show.


But it's clear that after decades of having R-rated movies come into their homes, people are more freely using coarse language on camera.




Even President Obama told "Today's" Matt Lauer about finding some "ass to kick" over the Gulf oil spill. Use of the seemingly un-presidential word hardly caused a stir.

"The society is changing and there seems to be a lot more tolerance," says Alan Wurtzel, who oversees standards and practices for NBC.







A cable network such as MTV can take liberties with language. There is little risk when a live event goes out of control, as the network doesn't have to answer to the FCC on content issues, as a broadcast network must.

You can even hear the S-word on shows such as TNT's "The Closer".


"There was a time when there was a similarity in respect to language and standards," says Wurtzel.

"Everybody followed similar rules. Now there are different kinds of distribution platforms and the programs they have reflect different standards.

Cable can do pretty much whatever it wants."







Over-the-air broadcasters, however, not only have to worry about fines from the FCC but also more rigid expectations from advertisers.

A seemingly more cavalier cultural attitude about profanity could lead NBC News to add a delay to "Today", where a 13-year-old girl uttered the C-word twice during an interview with Meredith Vieira on June 10.



"I think we have to consider it," "Today" executive producer Jim Bell tells TV Guide Magazine.

"When we feel it's appropriate, we try to remind our guests that it is a morning television show. But if a young girl is polite and proper in a pre-interview, you don't expect her to use that word."








Still broadcasters are getting edgier as they try to stay contemporary and competitive with cable.


The upcoming CBS sitcom "$#*! My Dad Says" has an implied profanity in its title. While it's based on a wildly popular Twitter account that has spawned a best-selling book, you will never hear the expletive on the show (a bleep will be used when promoting the title on air).


The Parents Television Council, a watchdog group that targets broadcasters over racy content, is already raising a fuss.


But the network is just being provocative, not profane.

Says Wurtzel, "If a word is bleeped and it doesn't air, it's not an issue."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Cursing-TV-1019688.aspx

I used to Like Kathy but I am no longer a fan since she said "
Jesus had nothing to do with me getting this award. You know what? F**k Jesus!" I did agree on the first half that she was not trying to be phony by throwing Jesus a shout out but when she said F- Jesus, I lost any respect that I might have had for her. :rolleyes:

Me too! I thought she was midly funny until that. Now she makes me want to vomit. She's such a loser.

TV networks should have the freedom to air programs without any beeps and other censorship.

And I Cannot believe the TVLand advertisement for next week's "AFI Salute to Mike Nichols"(or someone like that),and when some actor(I don't know who)in the ad says the 7-letter b -word.,I am surprised they didn't BLEEP that out.

I don't want to see some random cursing on over the network channels. That's what the premium channels are for.

...I enjoy seeing Craig Ferguson's cute, foul-mouthed little bunny rabbit puppet "Sid" on "THE LATE LATE SHOW". Even though he's constantly bleeped whenever he says something "naughty", I KNOW what he's saying, and that makes it even funnier.

;)

And what I cannot believe is that CBS is doing a comedy show this fall called "S@##! My Father Says".What a name for a TV show!And what with the Supreme a Court practically approving of foul language on TV,by striking down the FCC's ban on censorship,anything goes on TV these days.

But,to each his own.

I dont watch new TV shows (ex Survivor) and it sounds like I am not missing much. :wave:
I don't watch any new TV shows either,and I KNOW I'm not missing anything.---Cursing on regular tv shows is just another sign that they don't have much talent in front or behind the cameras anymore.Afterall,any child can write or say a curse word..Plus so much modern tv seems to cater to the lowest common denominator of viewer.--And I'm no prude either.

Let me put this to you in no uncertain terms ...

NO!!!

I don't like it at all! In fact on Christmas Eve my son in law said it wasn't necessary at all. The conversation started because of a Christmas movie we turned on and there was cussing in it and there we all sat as a family.

On the regular networks it is now done quite a bit and doesn't improve the shows in the least. Any movie or show could be filmed without it! I especially hate when they say GD. :mad:

Before Christmas I was taping movies for the girls (granddaughters) on ABC Family and I don't why but to be honest I wasn't shocked to hear quite a bit of cussing in a new Christmas movie on there.

What does shock me is that it is still called ABC Family and they assume that cussing is okay! It sends a message to the kids and it's not one I want my granddaughters to pick up.

I don't watch any new TV shows either,and I KNOW I'm not missing anything.---Cursing on regular tv shows is just another sign that they don't have much talent in front or behind the cameras anymore.Afterall,any child can write or say a curse word..Plus so much modern tv seems to cater to the lowest common denominator of viewer.--And I'm no prude either.



I so agree

Well, everyone can thank All In The Family for the cursing it started with that show and continued getting worse, where we are today. Two shows that are raunchier than Married with Children even are, Two and a Half Men and Mike and Molly. On Two And A Half Men they actually talked about their mom's private part calling it a Who Haw, I was shocked. Molly's mom joked about Mike's snake missing its aim. Too much!

Well, everyone can thank All In The Family for the cursing it started with that show and continued getting worse, where we are today.

Which is why that is on my list of the worst shows ever made. Why those in the "drive-by media" call it groundbreaking I don't understand. (Oh, yeah, they're left-wing nut jobs!)

Whether you like or dislike All In The Family, you have to admit its pretty tame to whats on TV now.

Even before "All in the Family"which so-called was "groundbreaking"for language,on "The Doris Day Show"1969 good episode,called "Singles Only"used sound effects when one of the characters,Apartment Manager Mr.Lester(Sid Melton) said "Get the (sound effects)out of here!",and in the 1969 episode of "The Bill Cosby Show"called "This Mouth is Rated X",they used sound effects when the mother of a student started swearing. Nowadays,as I said,anything goes.

I'm ok with cursing on TV shows. There isn't a lot of cursing on broadcast network shows. The dramas and adult themed sitcoms on broadcast sometimes only use 1-3 curse words per episode which isn't bad.

As for basic cable and preminum cable cursing fits into the settings of some of those shows and I'm ok with it because good writing has to have some authenticity.

All In The Family was not responsible for bad language on tv.While the show may have used some controversial language or terms, it did not use bad language.The show ended it's run in the late 1970s and for years afterwards other tv shows did not use bad words.

LOL at All in the Family. It was ground-breaking because it actively portrayed what was going in America at that time in a realistic way. Practically every episode had meaning and really got American's thinking about themselves, their families, and society as a whole. To declare it one of the worst shows ever simply because of some "bad language" is a little ridiculous.

All In The Family is actually a brilliant show,except for it's last few seasons.It's as funny now as it ever was and that's because it's writing and acting were superb.They couldn't even come close to making a show of such high quality today.

AITF was one of the greatest shows ever made. TV doesn't come close to that nowadays.

Before Christmas I was taping movies for the girls (granddaughters) on ABC Family and I don't why but to be honest I wasn't shocked to hear quite a bit of cussing in a new Christmas movie on there.

What does shock me is that it is still called ABC Family and they assume that cussing is okay! It sends a message to the kids and it's not one I want my granddaughters to pick up.

For starters, I believe the name "ABC Family" is required under the terms of ownership. When Pat Robertson sold the Family Channel to News Corp. (the parent company of the Fox Network), which in turn was sold to Walt Disney Co., one of the conditions of the sale is that the word "Family" will be part of its title (this also explains why it was titled "Fox Family" during its News Corp. ownership). The folks at Disney apparently didn't know about this stipulation, as they had plans to re-brand the cable network as "XYZ" (a play on the name of Disney owned broadcast network "ABC"). Once the re-branding plans became pubic, the Disney lawyers soon found out that such a plan would require the establishment of an entirely new cable network, something that Disney was not prepared to do.

With the TV history lesson out of the way, I don't really take much notice to foul language - perhaps I have become too desensitized (or the fact that my father uses language that would make a sailor blush). What I do find funny is comments like "I'm not a prude, but..." quickly followed by predictable "prudish" behavior, or "I support freedom of speech..." before proposing limits to that speech (I know that speech has reasonable limits...just try and well "fire" in a movie theater or "gun" in an airport terminal). Also, why should foul language be "reserved for premium cable"? I will admit to being a little bit jarred when I first heard the phrase "god d**m" uttered on TNT, but the various standard and practices departments (i.e. the censorship police) at the networks - cable and broadcast - are really ridiculous. Using the TNT example, I personally find the word "god d**m" more offensive than words you cannot say like "s**t" or "f**k". It's also ridiculous to allow the word "piss", but ban "s**t", since both involve bodily functions as well as various other uses.

My only advice is to get used to it - I know that doesn't seem like much consolation. The onslaught of "naughty" words (and situations) will only increase as the broadcast and cable networks continue to push the boundaries to see how much they can get by with. The genie is out of the bottle and he cannot be shoved back in.

Lastly, for the record, wasn't it "Gone With the Wind" that first ushered in naughty words into the mainstream?

Lastly, for the record, wasn't it "Gone With the Wind" that first ushered in naughty words into the mainstream?

Probably, Jay, and I heard that the producers paid a big fine to the brave FCC! That was in the 1930s if I'm not mistaken. (If only the FCC had the stones to do that now instead of follow President Obama's marching orders to censor the Internet through "net neutrality"!)

All In The Family is actually a brilliant show,except for it's last few seasons.It's as funny now as it ever was and that's because it's writing and acting were superb.They couldn't even come close to making a show of such high quality today.i agree

Maybe I am a prude but I will never get used to it.

I can however like many other people stop watching it. I wasn't raised hearing it and I won't lower my Christian standards just because the networks find it aluring and acceptable.

Cursing on television doesn't bother me at all. We all know that people do it in everyday life. And on TV, just like in everyday life, if something is said that's offensive to listeners, people should point it out.

I personally hate it.
I agree.

Whether it's on TV or in real life, I find it vulgar and rude.

Maybe that's why I like (old) TV shows like "Bonanza" and "Bewitched."

I don't hate it... but in some shows i don't like it in... Like i would never want to hear Debra turn to Marie and call her a bitch or something.. but if it's Charlie sitting on the couch wasted and calls Alla a Cheap Bastard or something like that, no big deal.. It all really depends on the kind of show it's in and what kind of viewers it has.

it depends on the context that it is used. if it is used by a character to or about or indeed inferring to another person that i dislike, then i'll be ok with that.

i can't imagine my favourite characters going 'f- you', or 'ass hole' to a character i like as well though.

Maybe I am a prude but I will never get used to it.

I can however like many other people stop watching it. I wasn't raised hearing it and I won't lower my Christian standards just because the networks find it aluring and acceptable.


Well, you will probably find yourself in the minority with this opinion. If the (broadcast) networks are losing viewers - in fairness, cable networks are claiming most of those disillusioned broadcast viewers - it is not due to "naughty" language.

Personally, I'm more offended by people who attempt to prove who pious or virtuous they are by pointing out the alleged shortcomings of others. I really do not care about cursing on television, perhaps because I've grown up with in - both on television and in real life - or grown desensitized to it, but I don't think that makes me any less religious or spiritual than anyone else. After all, "thou shall not curse" is not, to the best of my recollection, one of the 10 Commandments. I do, however, remember the Bible saying that Jesus had a problem with the pharisees, a group of Jewish leaders who delighted in pointing out their religiosity, while denouncing others who didn't meet their standards.

Wow, congratulations, I don't think I've ever felt so completely insulted and offended in such a polite way.

As far as the ten commandments, it mentions using the Lord's name in vain.

Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these, anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Ephesians 4:29:
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

1 Peter 3:10:
"For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech."

James 3:9-12:
"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water."

I know I am not in the minority with this opinion. I know many people who feel the same, both online and personally. I don't think I have the right to tell others what to watch or how to feel about it, I was speaking for myself. It is my moral upbringing and beliefs. My father always said, Cursing just shows your ignorance and limited vocabulary.
Cussing to me is cheap and doesn't add anything positive. We are given free will, we each have to decide for ourselves.

Common Tater, I give you props. Why should you hold back what you believe if everyone else is giving their two cents? Cussing is a cheap way to go and sometimes it can be deemed as a copout instead of cleverly going other routes to be funny. I don't cuss either. The only time I use profanity is if I am acting and the role requires it or unless I have to quote somebody for something which is almost never. Now, I gotta be honest, some dialogue with cussing does seem funny! I can't deny that. It's just that some dialogue abuses it. One film class I was in at my university, we watched "Reservoir Dogs". The language was so bad I walked out of the class. I came back a bit later. My ears couldn't take it. LOL. So, common tater, I feel where you are coming from. Thanks for posting those scriptures too. I want to go over those.

Wow, congratulations, I don't think I've ever felt so completely insulted and offended in such a polite way.

As far as the ten commandments, it mentions using the Lord's name in vain.

Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these, anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Ephesians 4:29:
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

1 Peter 3:10:
"For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech."

James 3:9-12:
"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water."

I know I am not in the minority with this opinion. I know many people who feel the same, both online and personally. I don't think I have the right to tell others what to watch or how to feel about it, I was speaking for myself. It is my moral upbringing and beliefs. My father always said, Cursing just shows your ignorance and limited vocabulary.
Cussing to me is cheap and doesn't add anything positive. We are given free will, we each have to decide for ourselves.


You could have left those Bible verses out of your post, because it doesn't really matter to me. The Bible can be used to justify almost anything, good or bad. The Bible was even used to justify slavery, but such is what happens when people cherry pick verses to fit their particular ideological slant. As far as the commandment dealing with speech...it is very clear. As you pointed out, it mentions taking the Lord's name in vain (does that also apply to phrases such as "good lord" or "thank God"...I trust you have never said anything like that?), but says nothing about words generally referred to as "cursing". One can curse without taking the Lord's name in vain.

I'm sorry, but you most definitely are in the minority with your opinion. Just because people you know think the same you do does not mean that that opinion is a "majority" opinion. What percentage of those people make up the population of the United States. I would guess a very, very small drop in the bucket...a bucket that contains roughly 350 million people.

A recent study confirmed that Americans watched more television in 2010 than any other time in the history of the medium. Now, I don't know - nor care - what they were watching, but if people were really so fed up with cursing on television than the number of people watching television would be declining, now wouldn't it?

As far as being insulted by my earlier comments, too bad. I continue to stand by them, and your response to them only further prove the accuracy of those comments.

Wow, congratulations, I don't think I've ever felt so completely insulted and offended in such a polite way.

As far as the ten commandments, it mentions using the Lord's name in vain.

Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these, anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Ephesians 4:29:
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

1 Peter 3:10:
"For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech."

James 3:9-12:
"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water."

I know I am not in the minority with this opinion. I know many people who feel the same, both online and personally. I don't think I have the right to tell others what to watch or how to feel about it, I was speaking for myself. It is my moral upbringing and beliefs. My father always said, Cursing just shows your ignorance and limited vocabulary.
Cussing to me is cheap and doesn't add anything positive. We are given free will, we each have to decide for ourselves.
I give you props too. I had a debate on SO with someone not long ago about profanity and nudity on network television. I don't mind if it's on cable but on network tv I think it should be limited. I don't want to turn on any old channel and see it. I'll admit that I do watch some cable shows that have it but that's a personal choice. I don't cuss that much and there was never any cussing in my house growing up. That was just the way I was raised. Don't ever feel insulted for standing up for what you believe in.

A recent study confirmed that Americans watched more television in 2010 than any other time in the history of the medium. Now, I don't know - nor care - what they were watching, but if people were really so fed up with cursing on television than the number of people watching television would be declining, now wouldn't it?

Can you provide a link to this study?

^^^I've only been on this board a short time, but I can already tell that quite a few people who post must have problems with nose bleeding...since they seem to always be looking down on other people, while simultaneously puffing out their own chest in a show of back-slapping congratulations of how fine and upstanding they are compared to everyone else, who is mere gutter trash. :rolleyes:

Can you provide a link to this study?

The article I was referring to was in my local newspaper. Using Google, I found this article, which is light on information, but mentions the facts and figures I was referring to.

Link: http://www.thetakeaway.org/2011/jan/04/television-viewing-all-time-high/

^^^I've only been on this board a short time, but I can already tell that quite a few people who post must have problems with nose bleeding...since they seem to always be looking down on other people, while simultaneously puffing out their own chest in a show of back-slapping congratulations of how fine and upstanding they are compared to everyone else, who is mere gutter trash. :rolleyes:
It seems like you're the one insulting people in this thread that don't agree with you. I don't really care if anyone insults me or not...I stand by what I say. I know plenty of people who don't cuss so I guess I'm in the minority too. It doesn't really matter to me either. I watch plenty of tv...more than I should but the shows I like the most are character driven shows. I can't stand reality tv. That is trash.

It seems like you're the one insulting people in this thread that don't agree with you. I don't really care if anyone insults me or not...I stand by what I say. I know plenty of people who don't cuss so I guess I'm in the minority too. It doesn't really matter to me either. I watch plenty of tv...more than I should but the shows I like the most are character driven shows. I can't stand reality tv. That is trash.

Who really cares about your television viewing habits? Reality television is the fastest growing genre, so I guess you are in the minority when to comes to that as well.

For the record, you need to read my posts a little bit better because I was not referring to you when it comes to being insulted. I'm not saying that people who cuss are in the majority. I'm merely saying that those who *don't have a problem watching it on television* seem to be in the majority. I'm also not basing that belief on the opinions of people I know, either in person or on-line as other people are prone to do. Furthermore, I don't much care if you are insulted or not.

I'm not on here quoting Bible verses or acting like I'm better than anybody else because "I don't cuss". I'm not saying that I do use curse words on a regular basis, but whether I did or not, is none of your business. Having or not having a problem with cursing on television is one thing, but to use it as an excuse to try and paint yourself in a flattering light (i.e. I don't watch television shows/movies with cursing because I'm better than that) while attempting to castigate those that don't have a problem with it is where my opposition comes in.

The fact that you chose to respond, when I didn't mention any of your posts or you directly, shows that my comments about trying to feel superior to others hit home, or made you feel guilty. Because, otherwise, why waste the time and effort to respond if that situation didn't apply to you? That speaks more volumes than anything you could ever type.

I'm not on here quoting Bible verses or acting like I'm better than anybody else because "I don't cuss". I'm not saying that I do use curse words on a regular basis, but whether I did or not, is none of your business. Having or not having a problem with cursing on television is one thing, but to use it as an excuse to try and paint yourself in a flattering light (i.e. I don't watch television shows/movies with cursing because I'm better than that) while attempting to castigate those that don't have a problem with it is where my opposition comes in.

From CommonTater: Previous post is below when you were QUOTING the Bible in your own words. So I quoted right back.

After all, "thou shall not curse" is not, to the best of my recollection, one of the 10 Commandments. I do, however, remember the Bible saying that Jesus had a problem with the pharisees, a group of Jewish leaders who delighted in pointing out their religiosity, while denouncing others who didn't meet their standards.



Jay, In a way you did quote the Bible and all I did was quote word for word right back. I can quote the Bible all day long because I read it each morning.

I don't believe or think anyone has said they are better than anyone else, myself included.
I go out of my way not to insult anyone else because of my faith and because I am a Christian.
I know for a fact I am not trying to paint myself in a flattering light. I just am who I am and that would be a human being with my own opinions and thoughts on things. I don't like watching shows with cussing, sometimes it happens though like on ABC Family and yes it bothered me and shocked me because my grandchildren watched that channel, now it monitored closely.

I don't watch movies when I know they will be doing the 'wild monkey dance' because I believe that is something private between a man and woman and have no desire to watch others do it.
Does this make me a prude? No, It makes me....me. I was raised in a time when you didn't hear cussing on TV or see naked people running around.
If someone wants to call me a prude, it's okay...if it makes them feel better but I'd rather be called Maw Maw or Grandma. :) Those are the words that make me smile.

I accept that times change but morals and standards haven't for many people including myself and those I attend Church with and my family and friends and many other families across this great nation who won't just accept it.

I don't come on here and attack or insult people who enjoy shows with cussing and nudity/sex. I was on this thread ONLY because it was asking a question about cussing and I answered it with my personal opinion and I did feel under personal attack. I am also old enough to admit it hurt my feelings slightly but I reminded myself that not everyone is kind but being the Christian I am, I forgive you.

Who really cares about your television viewing habits? Reality television is the fastest growing genre, so I guess you are in the minority when to comes to that as well.

For the record, you need to read my posts a little bit better because I was not referring to you when it comes to being insulted. I'm not saying that people who cuss are in the majority. I'm merely saying that those who *don't have a problem watching it on television* seem to be in the majority. I'm also not basing that belief on the opinions of people I know, either in person or on-line as other people are prone to do. Furthermore, I don't much care if you are insulted or not.

I'm not on here quoting Bible verses or acting like I'm better than anybody else because "I don't cuss". I'm not saying that I do use curse words on a regular basis, but whether I did or not, is none of your business. Having or not having a problem with cursing on television is one thing, but to use it as an excuse to try and paint yourself in a flattering light (i.e. I don't watch television shows/movies with cursing because I'm better than that) while attempting to castigate those that don't have a problem with it is where my opposition comes in.

The fact that you chose to respond, when I didn't mention any of your posts or you directly, shows that my comments about trying to feel superior to others hit home, or made you feel guilty. Because, otherwise, why waste the time and effort to respond if that situation didn't apply to you? That speaks more volumes than anything you could ever type.
On that one, I'm proud to be in the minority. :lol:

Ummm I did read your post and I know who you were insulting. I was refering to your post about how quite a few members think they're better than other people. I haven't seen it on these boards or this thread. You are the one that brought up the Bible in the first place. As for people enjoying cussing on tv...I'm sure there are many that enjoy it. One of my favorite shows is Dexter but I wouldn't want it shown uncut on network tv. I'm sure that more people watch tv than ever before. There are so many specialty channels anymore that people can find a channel that fits their interest. I mostly watch the networks and the sports channels. I know, you don't care what I watch. :lol: You seem so angry, I don't really know why. I just don't like seeing someone bullied because you or anybody else doesn't agree with them. But that's just me. :)

The fact that you chose to respond, when I didn't mention any of your posts or you directly, shows that my comments about trying to feel superior to others hit home, or made you feel guilty. Because, otherwise, why waste the time and effort to respond if that situation didn't apply to you? That speaks more volumes than anything you could ever type.

Honey, you mentioned me directly by quoting me up above. The rest of the comment is not accurate either. I just wonder why you seem to be trying to cause hard feelings? Are you having a bad week?

I understand that sometimes people get angry and take it out on others but we have done nothing to you. You did start this by attacking me and now some other people.

I don't hold grudges but I would like to know the reason for this, did I do something to you personally by expressing my opinion?
Maybe you don't want us to express how we feel? Maybe you are allowed to comment on what we say but we are not allowed to defend ourselves?
Please tell me what rules you believe we should follow?

I just think it's all crazy and reminds me of road rage which is a little scary to me.
If it helps, I'll pray for you.

This post was began to get your opinions whether you like or dislike the use of profanity(sometimes overuse)on TV,so please,do NOT veer off into other areas,making sarcastic jabs at each other,and just state whether you like it or dislike it,please.Thank you.

This post was began to get your opinions whether you like or dislike the use of profanity(sometimes overuse)on TV,so please,do NOT veer off into other areas,making sarcastic jabs at each other,and just state whether you like it or dislike it,please.Thank you.

Spare me...you had to know these holier than thou Bible thumpers would hijack the thread and make it a showcase for how religious and righteous they are. People like that just make me sick to my stomach. They claim to "read" the Bible or know a lot about it, when in actuality they know very little. If you don't like the way this thread is going, then lock it down or refrain from asking such questions in the future.

CommonTater, to clarify some misinformation that you are spreading...I did not "quote" the Bible as you claim, either directly or indirectly. "Thou shall not curse" is not in the Bible, so how can you quote something that isn't there. Also, retelling a story about the Pharisees is hardly "quoting" the Bible. Paraphrasing, perhaps, but not quoting.

My original analogy (CommonTater=Modern-day Pharisee) strikes ever more true with every post you make. You have mentioned how religious and "Christian" you are because you have virgin ears and only associate with those people who think like you do (a cult, perhaps?). You also claim to be able to quote the Bible all day long and such other useless pleasantries such as feeling persecuted (a common complaint among the hypocritical Christians) and the promise to "pray" for someone. "Honey", I don't need your prays. If I want to talk to God, I am more than capable of doing that myself, thank you. That is, of course, unless you think you're the only person with a direct line.

So please spare me your holier-than-thou-hypocritical brand of Christianity. Save it for the pews on Sunday morning.

You have gone too far with your insults. I pity you.

Spare me...you had to know these holier than thou Bible thumpers would hijack the thread and make it a showcase for how religious and righteous they are. People like that just make me sick to my stomach. They claim to "read" the Bible or know a lot about it, when in actuality they know very little. If you don't like the way this thread is going, then lock it down or refrain from asking such questions in the future.

CommonTater, to clarify some misinformation that you are spreading...I did not "quote" the Bible as you claim, either directly or indirectly. "Thou shall not curse" is not in the Bible, so how can you quote something that isn't there. Also, retelling a story about the Pharisees is hardly "quoting" the Bible. Paraphrasing, perhaps, but not quoting.

My original analogy (CommonTater=Modern-day Pharisee) strikes ever more true with every post you make. You have mentioned how religious and "Christian" you are because you have virgin ears and only associate with those people who think like you do (a cult, perhaps?). You also claim to be able to quote the Bible all day long and such other useless pleasantries such as feeling persecuted (a common complaint among the hypocritical Christians) and the promise to "pray" for someone. "Honey", I don't need your prays. If I want to talk to God, I am more than capable of doing that myself, thank you. That is, of course, unless you think you're the only person with a direct line.

So please spare me your holier-than-thou-hypocritical brand of Christianity. Save it for the pews on Sunday morning.
You know I'm sick of this; Cut it out. It's against the rules of this board to attack members like that. If you don't quit you're going to be reported. CommonTater hasn't done anything wrong. You're nothing but a bully. Bullies aren't welcomed here. The OP asked you to quit the fighting. Do it. If you don't like this thread then you leave.

Spare me...you had to know these holier than thou Bible thumpers would hijack the thread and make it a showcase for how religious and righteous they are. People like that just make me sick to my stomach. They claim to "read" the Bible or know a lot about it, when in actuality they know very little. If you don't like the way this thread is going, then lock it down or refrain from asking such questions in the future.

CommonTater, to clarify some misinformation that you are spreading...I did not "quote" the Bible as you claim, either directly or indirectly. "Thou shall not curse" is not in the Bible, so how can you quote something that isn't there. Also, retelling a story about the Pharisees is hardly "quoting" the Bible. Paraphrasing, perhaps, but not quoting.

My original analogy (CommonTater=Modern-day Pharisee) strikes ever more true with every post you make. You have mentioned how Coreligious and "Christian" you are because you have virgin ears and only associate with those people who think like you do (a cult, perhaps?). You also claim to be able to quote the Bible all day long and such other useless pleasantries such as feeling persecuted (a common complaint among the hypocritical Christians) and the promise to "pray" for someone. "Honey", I don't need your prays. If I want to talk to God, I am more than capable of doing that myself, thank you. That is, of course, unless you think you're the only person with a direct line.

So please spare me your holier-than-thou-hypocritical brand of Christianity. Save it for the pews on Sunday morning.I think this is very rude. Commontater has not done anything wrong or against you (and I don't appreciate the Christian remarks myself).

As for cursing on TV...call me a prude, whatever, maybe I am. I feel that in 75% of the situations it's used in, it is unnecessary and words that are much less profane (or not at all) could be used to substitute. Viewers aren't going to leave because there is less cursing.

JayTN, stop it with the insults and rotten attitude. Keep it up or you'll find your stay here will be very short. Consider yourself warned.