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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I've read Fahrenheit 451. Bradbury had interesting thoughts about offensive language, as well.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

So do most people, but overuse by idiots doesn't negate the concept

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago

There's something to be said for picking one's battles. The concept stands, as well as the concept of not being in a state of perpetual outrage. Life can be sweeter, for it.

Be well.