an opinion
05/06/2003 12:13 a.m.
So it's just in titles that profanity isn't allowed? Hmm... you'd think if they'd made a rule that it couldn't be in titles, they'd make a rule that it couldn't be in your actual poems as well. Which is nuts really. This is taking us on a path that I very much despise the end of. "Ok, we're tired of 'depressing' poems... they all have to be uplifting and happy now!" I swear, this site is supposed to be about self-expression and if we're going to start regulating words... I mean, darn. :) Yes, DARN. And making any kind of assumption about people who use profanity in general is just as bad as making assumptions about people who DO or ARE anything. "Well, this poem has profanity in it... I guess the author just can't adequately express him- or herself." You know, usually if a curse word is in a poem, it isn't an arbitrary thing. Profanity is used to express force. It's the forceful side of the English language. So, ok, guys, apparently force is out. What next? Sexuality? Sadness? Anger? Anything someone can deem "negative" is on the endangered species list. Hmm... ok, I guess I'm done venting now. I certainly mean no disrespect to the site or any of its members. I'm extremely grateful to Gavin for all he's done for us. I'll be the first with a "thank you" but I'm going to tell you what I think too... if that's ok...
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