When you say "unnecessary swearing", does that mean I wouldn't be allowed to say something like "this video/article/whatever is so f***ing annoying" or similar? It's just that I happen to swear a lot, for emphasis and the like, in my (posted to Brand spanking new comment policy!)
I used to get "19 and still single?" I mean hahaha what the hell! The way it's phrased it's like, oh my goodness you're 19 and you haven't yet managed to snare yourself a husband? You'd better get on it, (posted to Facebook Ads A Big, Fat Wrinkle For Some Users)
I made a little mental choice recently that when I talk/rant about various issues to people, I'm going to start avoiding use of the word "feminism". I'm not ashamed of being a feminist or having that title - not even (posted to Feminist vs. Humanist)
That's awesome, unfortunately I'm 21 and at university, and plenty of people I know still use "gay" as a synonym for bad. Very annoying. (posted to Disability and feminism: one person's experience)
Also it just occurred to me that the "That's awesome" in my comment might come across as sarcastic, which wasn't my intention, just so you know :) (posted to Disability and feminism: one person's experience)
Apologies for the delay in moderation - half of the Feministing editors are traveling, so getting to a computer has been a bit difficult. Thanks for your patience. (posted to Disability and feminism: one person's experience)