Slang Words

[Digging4Truth]

Another thread has brought out the issue of slang words.

You know... those words that aren't curse words but are used as slang instead of the actual curse words.

In the other thread the word "........" is the one in question.

I am not fond of slang words myself. They are simply a substitute for the "real" word. I know what the word is a substitute for and I would not say that word so I refrain from using it's replacement as well.

I also teach my children this way as well. We do not teach it from a YOU'RE GOING TO HELL standpoint but, rather, we teach it as one of those things we do in our own lives (and don't condemn others who do not see it the same way) in our feeble attempts to live our lives more like our Lord.


So... having explained what I am talking about...


What were you taught growing up about the use of slang words?

How does what you were taught differ from your usage of those words now?

Do you use slang words?

Have you ever thought about the use of slang words before?

[MissBrattified]

Just to set the record straight: I don't believe you should use slang, and I teach my children not to use slang. LOL!!!!!

That's why I confessed it as a FAULT! :D

[Sherri]

I do use some slang that I wasn't allowed to use as a kid, like "gosh". Sorry if that's bad. I do hate cursing though!

[rgcraig]

I was taught not to use gee, gosh, golly and especially oh my god.

I cringe now when I hear oh my god.

[Digging4Truth]

Just to set the record straight: I don't believe you should use slang, and I teach my children not to use slang. LOL!!!!!

That's why I confessed it as a FAULT! :D

I definitely wasn't referring to anyones particular post unless it would be PO's post since she made the initial reference.

[Digging4Truth]

I was taught not to use gee, gosh, golly and especially oh my god.

I cringe now when I hear oh my god.

Different subject I suppose...

But when I first started preaching I went to the pastors house after service and he told me...

You realize you said "I bet you" this or "I bet you" that about five times tonight.

Not good over the pulpit. That is another one I have worked to remove from my vocabulary.

[Cindy]

I can still remember my mom smacking me for using slang words. I too hate cursing.

[HeavenlyOne]

When I was a child, 'fart', 'turd', 'dang', 'oh my god', etc were banned, and God help you if you said '........' or even 'son of a gun'!

Now, my kids say '........' and 'freakin'. I hate it, but when I hear 'freakin', I let them know it isn't appropriate.

[RandyWayne]

Oh man! I guess the Beaver has been cursing all along..... Every time he said "Gee Wally....".

[Sam]

Different subject I suppose...

But when I first started preaching I went to the pastors house after service and he told me...

You realize you said "I bet you" this or "I bet you" that about five times tonight.

Not good over the pulpit. That is another one I have worked to remove from my vocabulary.

As we say up Nort, "Ya. You betcha."

[tbpew]

Oh man! I guess the Beaver has been cursing all along..... Every time he said "Gee Wally....".

I guess the moral from your example would be:
Don't use 1950's situation comedy programs as your personal guiding light!:whistle

[Pressing-On]

Just to set the record straight: I don't believe you should use slang, and I teach my children not to use slang. LOL!!!!!

That's why I confessed it as a FAULT! :D

I definitely wasn't referring to anyones particular post unless it would be PO's post since she made the initial reference.

I was vetting Missy Bratt! :D I'm in the tank for politics right now. :toofunny

[Timmy]

I never use '........', '........', '........', '........', '........', '........', or '........'. But '........', '........', and '........' are fine, of course. :whistle

[MissBrattified]

I definitely wasn't referring to anyones particular post unless it would be PO's post since she made the initial reference.

I really didn't think you were. I just wanted to clarify my position on the matter. :D

Personally, I view use of slang words as lazy English. And I suppose, the times I've been guilty, it's been because I didn't stop to think about what I was going to say before it flew out of my mouth. Also, I've noticed in myself, that when I don't take care to edit what I watch or listen to, my language tends to reflect my environment.

For example, if I watch a tv program that uses certain words profusely, those words tend to be more easily available in my own conversations. Maybe I'm the only person highly susceptible to media that way....

With that in mind, we try to carefully supervise what our kids watch and listen to, because I think the term "garbage in, garbage out" does hold true in many instances--especially with kids.

[Pressing-On]

I really didn't think you were. I just wanted to clarify my position on the matter. :D

Personally, I view use of slang words as lazy English. And I suppose, the times I've been guilty, it's been because I didn't stop to think about what I was going to say before it flew out of my mouth. Also, I've noticed in myself, that when I don't take care to edit what I watch or listen to, my language tends to reflect my environment.

For example, if I watch a tv program that uses certain words profusely, those words tend to be more easily available in my own conversations. Maybe I'm the only person highly susceptible to media that way....

With that in mind, we try to carefully supervise what our kids watch and listen to, because I think the term "garbage in, garbage out" does hold true in many instances--especially with kids.

I agree. I noticed after posting on another forum, the past few weeks, where we are majorly discussing politics that a few words have crossed my brain more than usual.

Hence my PM to you. :D :toofunny

[Sam]

When I was a child, 'fart', 'turd', 'dang', 'oh my god', etc were banned, and God help you if you said '........' or even 'son of a gun'!

Now, my kids say '........' and 'freakin'. I hate it, but when I hear 'freakin', I let them know it isn't appropriate.

Gee just replaces Jesus.
Golly or Gosh just replace God.
Heck just replaces Hell.
Dang or Darn just replace .........
Shoot just replaces another "s" word.
Freakin' or Friggin' replace another "f" word.

I'm not condemning anyone. Most of us are probably pretty lax when it comes to using "sound words" (2 Timothy 1:13) and we tend to forget that we are accountable for every word we utter (Matthew 12:36-37). The Apostle James said, "We all stumble in many ways. Those who are never at fault in what they say are perfect, able to keep their whole body in check." (TNIV)

[MissBrattified]

I agree. I noticed after posting on another forum, the past few weeks, where we are majorly discussing politics that a few words have crossed my brain more than usual.

Hence my PM to you. :D :toofunny

Some words are simply fitting. ;)

[Pressing-On]

Some words are simply fitting. ;)

I thought so too! :whistle

[Sam]

Some things said and recorded in our Bible are pretty strong and would be considered crude by us today.

[Pressing-On]

Different subject I suppose...

But when I first started preaching I went to the pastors house after service and he told me...

You realize you said "I bet you" this or "I bet you" that about five times tonight.

Not good over the pulpit. That is another one I have worked to remove from my vocabulary.

I try to be careful with the "I bet you" myself.

We were only raised not to use crude and bad cuss words. Dang, darnit, heck and others were not an issue.

I was washing dishes during my High School years. I dropped a dish and let out a really bad expletive. My father was sitting at the kitchen table reading the paper. I very quickly walked out of the kitchen and waited a bit before returning to do my job. I'm sure he didn't even hear me, but just in case........ :doggyrun

[iceniez]

Some things said and recorded in our Bible are pretty strong and would be considered crude by us today.

Very true.

[Cindy]

Okay, where did I miss PO cursing or using slang?:tease

[Pressing-On]

Okay, where did I miss PO cursing or using slang?:tease
It was MISS BRATT that did it!!!!!! In front of children to boot!!!! :toofunny

[Timmy]

Have a friend who credits cussing with saving his life. He grew up in a family where you do not use bad words. Period. When he was a kid, he was swimming in a river and got caught in a bad current and getting pulled under repeatedly. Couldn't get his dad's attention. Dad just thought he was playing around. Until he hollered "d*** it, Dad, help!"

That worked. :winkgrin

[myhaloisintheshop]

I was taught not to use gee, gosh, golly and especially oh my god.

I cringe now when I hear oh my god.

My PASTOR says oh my god over the pulpit--I cringe and wait for the wrath of God....I know it was NEVER allowed in my home and still isn't. Its hard to teach your children something is wrong when they hear it in church!

[Timmy]

My PASTOR says oh my god over the pulpit--I cringe and wait for the wrath of God....I know it was NEVER allowed in my home and still isn't. Its hard to teach your children something is wrong when they hear it in church!

Tell me about it.

:whistle

[Pressing-On]

Have a friend who credits cussing with saving his life. He grew up in a family where you do not use bad words. Period. When he was a kid, he was swimming in a river and got caught in a bad current and getting pulled under repeatedly. Couldn't get his dad's attention. Dad just thought he was playing around. Until he hollered "d*** it, Dad, help!"

That worked. :winkgrin

:ursofunny :ursofunny :ursofunny :ursofunny

You're a nut, Timmy! :friend

[Cindy]

It was MISS BRATT that did it!!!!!! In front of children to boot!!!! :toofunny

:ursofunny

[Digging4Truth]

Oh man! I guess the Beaver has been cursing all along..... Every time he said "Gee Wally....".

No one said these words are curse words.

These words are slang words for curse words that some prefer to keep out of their vocabulary.

Others do not.

[Pressing-On]

No one said these words are curse words.

These words are slang words for curse words that some prefer to keep out of their vocabulary.

Others do not.

What would, "Gee Wally" and "crickets" be substituted for? :D

[Sam]

I don't know about the Beaver going to hell but June sure did because of that short hair and those pearls.

[RandyWayne]

I don't know about the Beaver going to hell but June sure did because of that short hair and those pearls.

I thought that part was so obvious, it hardly needed mentioning.

[Digging4Truth]

What would, "Gee Wally" and "crickets" be substituted for? :D

I have never heard of crickets being used... not sure what it would be used for.

Gee, Wally would be a substitute for Jesus, Wally...

That would seem, to me, to be using the Lords name in vain.

Vain
1) emptiness, vanity, falsehood
a) emptiness, nothingness, vanity
b) emptiness of speech, lying
c) worthlessness (of conduct)

To use something in vain is to use it for nothing.

"It was all in vain" ... ie It was all for nothing.

[Sam]

I have never heard of crickets being used... not sure what it would be used for.
...




Some time people use the words "Jesus Christ" as cursing.

Substitutes for this are:

Jesus Chrysler
Cheese and Crackers
Jimminy Crickets

[Pressing-On]

I have never heard of crickets being used... not sure what it would be used for.

Gee, Wally would be a substitute for Jesus, Wally...

That would seem, to me, to be using the Lords name in vain.

Vain
1) emptiness, vanity, falsehood
a) emptiness, nothingness, vanity
b) emptiness of speech, lying
c) worthlessness (of conduct)

To use something in vain is to use it for nothing.

"It was all in vain" ... ie It was all for nothing.
Oh, okay. I didn't think of that on the "gee". "Crickets" could mean any word you are thinking at the time. :D

Sometimes, I say, "Blast it all!" I not thinking of any substitute, just finding a way to express my exasperation. :D

[Ron]

Oh, okay. I didn't think of that on the "gee". "Crickets" could mean any word you are thinking at the time. :D

Sometimes, I say, "Blast it all!" I not thinking of any substitute, just finding a way to express my exasperation. :D

:crazy

[Ron]

My kids say, "Dad you da bomb!"

I guess I should get them to stop?:whistle

[Sam]

My kids say, "Dad you da bomb!"

I guess I should get them to stop?:whistle

Funny how words change.

A while back a "bomb" was a failure. As in, that movie was a bomb.

And "square" was good. As in fair and square, a square deal, and a square meal.

[Pressing-On]

:crazy

Blast it all, Ron. Get a job!!!! :toofunny

[Ron]

Blast it all, Ron. Get a job!!!! :toofunny

I have one now, I try your patience!:D

[Pressing-On]

I have one now, I try your patience!:D
:toofunny :toofunny

Well, I will take rest - I need to get off this computer today. I'm getting behind on my projects.

You can try my patience on another occasion. Your poor wife! I feel for her!!!!! :toofunny

[Sam]

OK, maybe I should have asked for help here.
I put out an email on "Doctor's Speak out on Universal Health Care"

It read as follows:

Doctors' Opinions of Universal Health Care:

When a panel of doctors was asked their opinion on the proposed Universal Health Care program, here's what they had to say:
The Allergists voted to scratch it, and the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves.
The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve, and the Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a misconception.
The Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted; the Pathologists yelled, 'Over my dead body!' while the Pediatricians said, 'Oh, Grow up!'
The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, the Radiologists could see right through it, and the Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing.
The Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the Plastic Surgeons said, 'This puts a whole new face on the matter.'
The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists felt the scheme wouldn't hold water.
The Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.
In the end, the Proctologists left the decision up to some ...crude word deleted.. in the Administration.

I deleted the word used in that last sentence and sent it out as "...crude word deleted..." What "Pentecostal" word could I have used there? rectum? anal orifice? anus?

[Digging4Truth]

OK, maybe I should have asked for help here.
I put out an email on "Doctor's Speak out on Universal Health Care"

It read as follows:

Doctors' Opinions of Universal Health Care:

When a panel of doctors was asked their opinion on the proposed Universal Health Care program, here's what they had to say:
The Allergists voted to scratch it, and the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves.
The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve, and the Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a misconception.
The Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted; the Pathologists yelled, 'Over my dead body!' while the Pediatricians said, 'Oh, Grow up!'
The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, the Radiologists could see right through it, and the Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing.
The Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the Plastic Surgeons said, 'This puts a whole new face on the matter.'
The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists felt the scheme wouldn't hold water.
The Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.
In the end, the Proctologists left the decision up to some ...crude word deleted.. in the Administration.

I deleted the word used in that last sentence and sent it out as "...crude word deleted..." What "Pentecostal" word could I have used there? rectum? anal orifice? anus?


I would roll my eyes...

Breath one of those sighs...

Regret having even read it...

And not waste any of my gray matter trying to think of pentecostal versions of something that, had I known the caliber of writing it was, I would have never read in the first place.

And I definitely would not do anything that would propagate the further publication of it either.

[Timmy]

I would roll my eyes...

Breath one of those sighs...

Regret having even read it...

And not waste any of my gray matter trying to think of pentecostal versions of something that, had I known the caliber of writing it was, I would have never read in the first place.

And I definitely would not do anything that would propagate the further publication of it either.

Like, say, quoting it in a post? :ursofunny

[Digging4Truth]

Like, say, quoting it in a post? :ursofunny

Ahhh irony...

LOL

You got me Timmy... :ursofunny

[Sam]

Ahhh irony...

LOL

You got me Timmy... :ursofunny


You gotta watch Timmy

[Timmy]

You gotta watch Timmy

:evilglee

[Digging4Truth]

You gotta watch Timmy

Apparently... because Timmy was watching me. :)

[Kay B]

Apparently... because Timmy was watching me. :)

someone is always watching /listening.... ;)

[Sam]

someone is always watching /listening.... ;)

remember that old song?

Watching you, watching you,
Every day mind the course you pursue.
Watching you, watching you,
There's an all-seeing eye watching you.

[Kay B]

remember that old song?

Watching you, watching you,
Every day mind the course you pursue.
Watching you, watching you,
There's an all-seeing eye watching you.

yes also remember this one .

Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see

Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see.
Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see.
There's a Father up above, looking down in tender love,
So be careful little eyes, what you see.
Be careful little ears what you hear
Be careful little mouth what you say...
Be careful little hands, what you touch...
Be careful little feet, where you go...

:friend

[HeavenlyOne]

OK, maybe I should have asked for help here.
I put out an email on "Doctor's Speak out on Universal Health Care"

It read as follows:

Doctors' Opinions of Universal Health Care:

When a panel of doctors was asked their opinion on the proposed Universal Health Care program, here's what they had to say:
The Allergists voted to scratch it, and the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves.
The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve, and the Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a misconception.
The Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted; the Pathologists yelled, 'Over my dead body!' while the Pediatricians said, 'Oh, Grow up!'
The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, the Radiologists could see right through it, and the Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing.
The Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the Plastic Surgeons said, 'This puts a whole new face on the matter.'
The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists felt the scheme wouldn't hold water.
The Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.
In the end, the Proctologists left the decision up to some ...crude word deleted.. in the Administration.

I deleted the word used in that last sentence and sent it out as "...crude word deleted..." What "Pentecostal" word could I have used there? rectum? anal orifice? anus?

I am printing that and hanging it in the nurses station at work!! Hilarious!!

[nahkoe]

I haven't read the rest of the thread yet..so I'm probably gonna eat some words...

I grew up hearing that slang was not ok. We weren't allowed to use any, and the discipline accompanying any use was quite over the top.

A few years away from home..a few years out of church/away from God...eh. Slang would probably be a pretty drastic improvement. I'd been raising my kids with the idea that cursing is ok at home, in private, around friends, but there are some words that bother other people and so we're careful using those words around those people. They're better about it than I am to be honest. And, I'm rethinking that stance on things...and slowly working to change how that all works around here.

Another thread has brought out the issue of slang words.

You know... those words that aren't curse words but are used as slang instead of the actual curse words.

In the other thread the word "........" is the one in question.

I am not fond of slang words myself. They are simply a substitute for the "real" word. I know what the word is a substitute for and I would not say that word so I refrain from using it's replacement as well.

I also teach my children this way as well. We do not teach it from a YOU'RE GOING TO HELL standpoint but, rather, we teach it as one of those things we do in our own lives (and don't condemn others who do not see it the same way) in our feeble attempts to live our lives more like our Lord.


So... having explained what I am talking about...


What were you taught growing up about the use of slang words?

How does what you were taught differ from your usage of those words now?

Do you use slang words?

Have you ever thought about the use of slang words before?

[Digging4Truth]

I haven't read the rest of the thread yet..so I'm probably gonna eat some words...

I grew up hearing that slang was not ok. We weren't allowed to use any, and the discipline accompanying any use was quite over the top.

A few years away from home..a few years out of church/away from God...eh. Slang would probably be a pretty drastic improvement. I'd been raising my kids with the idea that cursing is ok at home, in private, around friends, but there are some words that bother other people and so we're careful using those words around those people. They're better about it than I am to be honest. And, I'm rethinking that stance on things...and slowly working to change how that all works around here.

That is good to hear Nahkoe...

[George]

I was raised similar to HO. We weren't allowed to say "fart," "butt," etc. Even though there is nothing wrong with the word "funky," we couldn't use it because it "sounded bad." My personal preference would be for children/adults to speak properly but the majority of the population seems to prefer casual and slang vocabulary. Even though I choose not to use slang, there are some words that I will defend. For instance, "butt,' is merely an abbreviation of "buttocks." Sometimes understanding the definition of the word, gives one insight. Another example would be the difference between "freaking," and "frigging." If you look these words up, "freaking" is used as an intensifier such as, "This freaking traffic." However, "frigging" is vulgar slang. I think before one passes judgment, they should become knowledgeable of the words in question. Just maybe some people are being given a bad rap for nothing.

[commonsense]

I was taught not to use gee, gosh, golly and especially oh my god.

I cringe now when I hear oh my god.

Same training at my house as a child. I recall my sister coming home from school one day with gee and darn.....and we learned very quickly those words were not to be used.

All of the slang terms still bother me. I was surprised at ABI (eons ago) at the use of oh god etc and they weren't praying:whistle.

On the other hand technically all slang is probably wrong if you're thinking the "bad" word.

[George]

Same training at my house as a child. I recall my sister coming home from school one day with gee and darn.....and we learned very quickly those words were not to be used.

All of the slang terms still bother me. I was surprised at ABI (eons ago) at the use of oh god etc and they weren't praying:whistle.

On the other hand technically all slang is probably wrong if you're thinking the "bad" word.

I think this an important point in this discussion.

[meBNme]

......Even though I choose not to use slang, there are some words that I will defend. For instance, "butt,' is merely an abbreviation of "buttocks." Sometimes understanding the definition of the word, gives one insight. Another example would be the difference between "freaking," and "frigging." If you look these words up, "freaking" is used as an intensifier such as, "This freaking traffic." However, "frigging" is vulgar slang. I think before one passes judgment, they should become knowledgeable of the words in question. Just maybe some people are being given a bad rap for nothing.

Good point. I think maybe some of my comments may have contributed to the concerns raised in the original post here.
Like you said, "Understanding the definition gives insight" and the differences between certain words certainly has bearing on the "slang" being used.

I certainly have used slang in some of my posts.
I don't *think* I have used it in a vulgar manner, or in substitution for curse words, but some may see it differently.

Being raised in the south there are words that have meaning that others simply would not understand, and may seem to be vulgar when they are simply words or terminology that have roots from "Back in the day" and someone who "ain't from round here" would take differently.

For example, "Daggummit".
I remember when the term "Dad gum it" was used in a similar way to that of "Kicking a dead horse".

"I'm so tired of hearing about that political election talk I think they are gonna dadgummit to death". As in chew on it, knaw on it, wear it to death.

Its now evolved to something like, "If I hear anything alse about that dadgum election I'm gonna scream."

You also mentioned "freakin". I made a comment in a previous post somewhere saying something about somebody might "freak out" or something.
Its certainly not a substitution for a curse word. Its a descriptive word, "Freak out" = go berserk, lose it, snap, etc.



I also agree with someone s comment about people using the Name of Jesus as a "curse word".

In my opinion the horrible "GD" curse word is not "using the Lords name in vain" like so many seem to think. Its just another bad curse word.

Using the Lords name in vain is when people speak the name of Jesus, or Jesus Christ in a derogatory or expletive manner.
That name has power. All power in heaven and earth in fact.
For us to use it vainly, without purpose, not in praise, or not to invoke the power of the name is a sin in my opinion. That is truly using the Lords name in vain. It's not just a name like Bob or mike to toss around like any other.

I am serious about this, If I have used slang words in a manner that offends someone anywhere on these boards, please let me know. Let me know how you perceived it and why it was offensive.
I would like the opportunity to share with you my perspective in using it, and the opportunity to apologize for the offense.

[The Mrs]

Roffle!


:heeheehee

[George]

Good point. I think maybe some of my comments may have contributed to the concerns raised in the original post here.
Like you said, "Understanding the definition gives insight" and the differences between certain words certainly has bearing on the "slang" being used.

I certainly have used slang in some of my posts.
I don't *think* I have used it in a vulgar manner, or in substitution for curse words, but some may see it differently.

Being raised in the south there are words that have meaning that others simply would not understand, and may seem to be vulgar when they are simply words or terminology that have roots from "Back in the day" and someone who "ain't from round here" would take differently.

For example, "Daggummit".
I remember when the term "Dad gum it" was used in a similar way to that of "Kicking a dead horse".

"I'm so tired of hearing about that political election talk I think they are gonna dadgummit to death". As in chew on it, knaw on it, wear it to death.

Its now evolved to something like, "If I hear anything alse about that dadgum election I'm gonna scream."

You also mentioned "freakin". I made a comment in a previous post somewhere saying something about somebody might "freak out" or something.
Its certainly not a substitution for a curse word. Its a descriptive word, "Freak out" = go berserk, lose it, snap, etc.



I also agree with someone s comment about people using the Name of Jesus as a "curse word".

In my opinion the horrible "GD" curse word is not "using the Lords name in vain" like so many seem to think. Its just another bad curse word.

Using the Lords name in vain is when people speak the name of Jesus, or Jesus Christ in a derogatory or expletive manner.
That name has power. All power in heaven and earth in fact.
For us to use it vainly, without purpose, not in praise, or not to invoke the power of the name is a sin in my opinion. That is truly using the Lords name in vain. It's not just a name like Bob or mike to toss around like any other.

I am serious about this, If I have used slang words in a manner that offends someone anywhere on these boards, please let me know. Let me know how you perceived it and why it was offensive.
I would like the opportunity to share with you my perspective in using it, and the opportunity to apologize for the offense.

You haven't said anything that ever offended me. I felt compelled to defend the slang that people use as intensifiers of expression and not because they want to cuss. It is kind of like the ultra cons that preach against the internet because "it is all porn." Their ignorance of the internet and available blockers has caused a lot of their saints to become hypocrites and use the internet anyway. Ignorance is often the cause of false judgment being passed on someone.