Cursing in the newsroom

But then I'd be all alone.

 

90 percent of my cursing is computer-related, 5 percent is from demonstratively explaining things (usually nonwork-related) and 5 percent is probably uncalled for.

 

Most of my cussing comes from bitching.

 

ha ... then dyepack could come back and use his old handle. god, you guys would have such fun debating copy editing and layout.

 

Nature of the language is one thing -- I let fly plenty of times, usually at computers -- but the VOLUME is another. LOUD CUSSING is an even more annoying version of loud talking. It often disrupts people who are trying to get meet deadline and reflects badly on everyone when overheard by members of the general public who may be on the phone with another staffer.

Trouble is, cussers often cuss because something unexpected has pissed them off, so they get LOUD. NOBODY LIKES PEOPLE WHO TYPE IN ALL CAPS AND NOBODY LIKES PEOPLE WHO THINK THEIR VOICE -- no matter what they're saying (unless the building's on fire) -- SHOULD BE HEARD ABOVE EVERYTHING.

Watch the language when you can but most of all, watch the volume.

 

FUCK OFF.

 

Touche

 

Cock. Balls.

 

you have a good sense of humor for being a newbie x-man. let me get you a beer.

what are you drinking?

 

You going to take that Tom?

 

you are a bad, bad man write. sure you didn't write sports in a different life?