Obscenities In Posts A Way That Texas Bloggers And Many Bloggers Fail Readers
(Hello Pink Dome Readers! Thanks for stopping by. All that one can ask is that the blog name be spelled right and that I get a link and the traffic. Please see my reply to Pink Dome here.)
Texas Liberal dislikes blog posts with obscenities in them. These bad words are never necessary. The purposes of a blog are, ideally, communication and to serve as a spur to thought.
Texas Liberal, a flawed human being like everybody else, is very liberal. This liberalism takes on what might appear to be a conservative bent when it comes to public and social conduct. The commons, whether a public street or shared cyberspace, always merit respect.
At times, some of my fellow Texas left bloggers will swear in a post. This is a cause for regret.
An obscenity is not communication. Using obscenities is also is a hindrance to obtaining the political influence that much of the so-called Texas netroots apparently craves. So far, some Texas netroots’ bloggers lack both the discipline and the maturity to see this obvious fact. This is a way that bloggers are failing blog readers.
Most at issue are the posts of one, seemingly brutal in my view, Texas left blogger in particular, who often makes unnecessary sexual references and uses derogatory terms describing women. This goes unremarked by others and it is disappointing.
There is a time and place for “adult language”. When emotions flare, people who are passionate get upset and underscore their points with profanity. I can’t blame them, and occasionally will let one fly myself, though I do try to watch the language on the blog more so than in my speech.
Gratuitous profanity is a turn-off for many people, and weakens the message. It discredits the messenger.
What we need to do as a blogging community is work at bringing in new readers.
On the other hand, there are blogs specifically for “mad liberals” to go and vent and/or laugh at the lampooning of those who much deserve it. I support their freedom of speech, though I would challenge them on whether each post does more good or more harm.
As far as the sexual references and derogatory language for women. I’ll go on record to say that it disappoints me too. That doesn’t belong in political discourse.
Well said Neil…
In repsonse to Who’s Playin I’d add that the so-called Texas netroots don’t have lot of money and don’t really have big numbers as it stands right now. it’s going to have to be quality of our ideas that makes an impact. Some of the stuff we are seeing is not much help.
Who really gives a *uck what Neil thinks?
Well John I can say I do. Dont be a shitake head !
shitake head? such language, it offends my virgin cauliflower ears.