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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 3:10 pm
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Originally Posted by HIDDY
It's not against the law to say them but it's not recommended.
Originally Posted by IAMORGAN
Is it just me, or is there something all a bit Orwellian about banning such words?
You're absolutely right; banning such words would be a bit Orwellian.

The trouble is, they aren't and have never been banned. There are no words that are per se illegal to utter. It's always a matter of context.
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