In recent times I’ve observed some fairly heated comments underneath my posts. I am proud to have a diverse following of people from all walks of life and with a range of views, and I think we all value Substack as a forum for free and robust debate in censorious times.
Your points are well received and appropriate. I’ve noticed a marked uptick in what I would call “bad actors” on multiple substacks in the past few months, either as articles or authors gain some measure of public acclaim/notoriety or perhaps planned seeding of instigators to sow decent etc among the broader freedom community, and tend to simply not engage. I think it’s highly unlikely that these are genuine posters, as evidenced quite often by their one dimensional or vitriolic hot takes on subjects about which they appear to know very little.
I have had to close my most of my comments section to paid subs only. The attacks started in earnest after I published Australia's vaccine contracts and escalated when I published an article by some Christian ministers in the US. When you go hard in your Substack without worrying about pleasing others or the machine that is what happens.
I fully expect to wake up one day and everything will be deleted by the goverment. When that happens, I know I will have done my job well.
I get enough bizarre opprobrium from random commentors just in my relatively milquetoast by comparison comments and replies, and why I stopped bothering to comment at all on any MSM articles ... best to fire and forget in my humble opinion, there’s no point wasting time or breath on the deluded and the despicable.
These articles may interest you. I pin them under my articles when I have to close the comments section, and many more instances have recently come to light:
the world is extremely divisive right now. quoting a friend, “you can agree 99% with someone and for 1% of the disagreement, people will start calling names... etc.”.
The love of many has grown cold.
“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”
Thank you Rebekah. Your comment is well placed. Antisemitism is so pervasive and sometimes so subtle that people don’t recognise it. Unfortunately, society is devolving on many levels.
To respond to valid criticism of the Israeli apartheid state that the criticizer is an anti-semite is really the argument used by people unable to defend their position.
Have you been to Israel? Probably not. Did you live in The British Mandate of Palestine? Unlikely. You see I was born there and my family was there from the early 30s. The land was not a country of Palestine, it was an arbitrary area set up after the first World War. Arabs committed pogroms against Jews forever in the land. There was no Jewish occupation.
The sympathy for the barbarians out of Gaza is unreal. The Jew hatred which has always been simmering has exploded in full view. Jews and Israelis have just wanted peace. However, if attacked they have the right to defend themselves. This was a totally unprovoked attack on civilians. They wanted war, they got it. You’re either on the side of civil society or you descend into the cesspool of barbarism.
Whether I have been to Palestine or not is utterly irrelevent and beside the fact that valid criticism of the crimes against humanity committed by the Israeli apartheid state has absolutely nothing to do with anti semitism - that you're suggesting that it does reveals your ignorance in this matter.
Your reply is a strawman - You've proven my point.
Criticism of the Israeli apartheid state is all about the lack of human rights in worlds largest concentration camp ''Gaza'' and the discrimination against Palestinians.
I agree with Finn’s comment. I don’t like hateful comments about anyone, but too often anti semitism is used in a pejorative sense to shut down healthy debate about Israeli policies and actions that are ugly and wrong.
@Finn, Boots - tru dat! most of us here post fairly logical, balanced comments where a distinction is made between the atrocities of war, which are abhorrent, and alleged discriminatory patterns on the basis of culture and ethnicity. it shouldn't matter who is bombing civilian shelters and hospitals, or why, it is inhumane and should be a matter of public discussion, outrage if you will, and the search for solutions.
Tell that to the Palestinians. Tell them how mean words on the internet are worse than everything - especially when directed at their persecutors, who society after society has gotten a gutful of for no reason whatsoever.
Also Ashkenazim aren't Semitic in the least. Arabs are more Semitic.
To me, these are the rules for any communication - or thinking,:
1. Credibility - "you say, you prove" - or willing and able to defend/prove when challenged.
2. Clear
3. Concise
4. Civility - there are many ways to get under one's opponent skin without resorting to crude language. (Wholesome sledges are free spices to enhance any debates.)
With people, as always, there is a spectrum - or bell curve -from the pros to the ferals. Apply the 80/20 rule of thumb: 80% of the mongrel comments are committed by the 20%.
With anything, don't pamper or pander to the small minority.
To the best of my recollection I've used profanity sparingly on this substack.
But let's keep rules to a minimum, lest we becone "rule-bound" like the Faucis and Walenskys and McGowans and Dan Andrews and other over-controllers of this world.
Let's not forget that the German Nazis never shut up about ethica and morality and that the Aktion T4 euthanasia policy began after Hitler spoke to an ethicist.
Use of, and comfort with, profanity, such as the profanity used recently by Elon Musk to send a message to advertisers, or historically by former US President Richard Nixon, is frequently a sign of high intelligence and verbal fluency, along with other desirable traits.
Along with profanity, laziness, tardiness or lack of punctuality, untidiness, staying up late and occasional fits of rage have all been associated with not merely high intelligence but also genius.
Let's not all be like the prim and proper vaccinators and public health bureaucrats
"But let's keep rules to a minimum, lest we become "rule-bound"...."
That sentence, in itself, is also a rule.
If you demurred against those basal rules, how have you managed to live your life among the thicket of laws and regulations?
I dissent wholesomely with the use of profanity. Back when we were more civilised, they used phrases such as "the male reproductive organ", "the female reproductive organ", "reproduce elsewhere!" - those were the days.
"Intelligent people tend to be messy, stay awake longer, and swear more"
I giggled! Are you saying that bogans are intelligent people? Back when they only released us after 90% had two taken doses, I asked a bogan if he had any. He proudly said two. I said "no!". He said: " you could die crossing the road!". I shut up his bogan mouth by retorting that he could also die by crossing the road right now! He walked away, miffed!
Are you saying soldiers, sailors and alpha sportsmen intelligent people?
I was surprised that during the legal proceedings involving Ben Roberts-Smith, the court did not bleep out the f and c words! I was shocked that BRS's ex-wife used the c word to diss him in her texts to her best female friend.
It's not my opinion that there is an associstion between comfort with and use.of profanity and high IQ or genius, verbal fluency, creativity, and pain tolerance.
It's an oft replicated scientific research fact.
Einstein was notoriously messy.
If someone swears a lot they may or may not have a high IQ.
Bogans probably don't.
But if they are uncomfortable with profanity it's likely that they don't have a high IQ.
They may very well have an average IQ but when you get into the realm of the very intelligent they tend to swear a lot. Elon Musk, who didn't become the world's richest man by being stupid, is a classic example
"Rules to a minimum" is not the same as no rules at all and rules arguably work best when used as sensible guidelines.
Soldiers, sailors snd alpha sportsmen don't all swear profusely.
We can infer from what's in the public domain that BRS, whose father is a former judge and general, is probably of high average intelligence.
In addition to being an "enforcing," tyrannical, explosive and spineless, cowardly sadist he's almost certainly an anankastic PD (OCPD) like Hitler almost certainly was and like most of the health bureaucrats, regulators and jab pushers are.
He's almost certainly incredibly "rule-bound" when nit breaking the rules.
He would likely be hyperpunctual, very neat and very controlled.
It would not surprisene if heis very religous, a devout Christian, who was not merely "serving his country" by killing "ragheads" but was "killing ragheads for God."
Anthony Fauci us much like Field Marhall Sir Douglas Haig, WWI's worst general, who probably swore very little.
Haig fits the picture of a classic anankastic PD.
Anankastic PD think they know everything, are always right and never wrong, that they're morally superior, that their way is the only right way and that people "should" be controlled and forced to do things the way that the anankastic PD "knows" is the right way. They make hopeless scientists and bureaucrats because they have perspective taking deficits. They can't think outside the square or, because they think they are perfect, recognize or correct for their mistakes.
I've never known of a court to blerp out cuss words ever.
BRS' wife is obviously an intelligent woman and in the sense that she used the c word to refer to him, she used perhaps one of the most accurate words thatthere is o describe him.
It would also aptly describe those who corruptly ignored and turned a blind eye to what he was doing snd awarded him the VC.
Imagine what rank they would have promoted him to by now if he had not discharged from the ADF when he did and if they had been able to keep what he was really doing while wearing the uniform hushed up.
"....but when you get into the realm of the very intelligent they tend to swear a lot."
Intuitively, I find that hard to believe. To me, swearing implies a loss of emotional control. It is also a character short-coming, since we all know that swearing is not a moral thing to do.
Others use the f-word habitually - to me, that does not imply high IQ.
I tend not to use the c word myself. However, many people that I respect do. If someone swears a lot they may or may not be intelligent. But if someone is highly intelligent the chances are high that they swear a lot, especially if they are VERY intelligent. Of course, context is important. There are many contexts in which highly intelligent people choose not to swear. But they won't be deterred from swearing in a group context just because a few people may take offence.
There have been many, many research studies linking swearing to intelligence. Here's a recent report on the topic from a science journalist. I'm very surprised that Rebecca is apparently not aware of these facts.
" ... the benefits of swearing have only come to light in the past two decades due to advancements in brain and emotional research, as well as improved brain anatomy study methods.
Swearing Holds Surprising Benefits: A Sign Of Intelligence?
Surprisingly, studies have shown that well-educated people with a wide range of words at their disposal are better at producing curse words than those with less verbal fluency. This suggests a correlation between language ability and intelligence. In addition, swearing can also be associated with social intelligence, as it requires knowing when and where it's appropriate to use such language, similar to choosing the right outfit for a specific occasion.
A Potential Indicator Of Honesty
The examination has found an optimistic link between profanity and honesty. People who swear are perceived to be more honest in their expression of emotions. Although, it's essential to note that this doesn't imply that frequent use of profanity necessarily means higher ethical behavior.
Pain Tolerance And Swearing
Swearing has been shown to improve tolerance toward pain. Studies show that people who swear while participating in physically demanding tasks exhibit more power and strength than those who use neutral language. Furthermore, cursing can reduce the perception of pain; for instance, individuals who swear while submerging their hands in icy water experienced less discomfort and were able to keep their hands submerged for longer periods. Cursing initiates an emotional response that triggers a stress reaction, leading to a pain reduction.
Swearing Holds Surprising Benefits: A Sign Of Creativity?
Remarkably, cursing seems to be more centered in the right side of the brain, often referred to as the "creative brain." Patients who have experienced strokes on the right side of the brain tend to swear less, suggesting a connection between swearing and creativity. Swearing may serve as a form of remote aggression, allowing individuals to express their emotions without resorting to physical harm. By using strong language, people can efficiently convey their emotional state to others.
The Universal Nature of Swearing
Swearing is a nearly universal phenomenon across different languages and cultures. The power of offensive words lies in their ability to cause discomfort to others, making them effective tools for emotional expression. Even members of the monkey family have been observed using their excrement as a social signal, similar to cursing among humans.
Despite these fresh benefits, it's crucial to remember that context matters. While swearing might have its advantages, it should still be used judiciously, considering the environment and the feelings of those around us. After all, swearing, in the end, is just a human way of expressing emotions."
Why Swearing Holds Surprising Benefits: A Window Into Intelligence, Pain Management, And More
I swear I have not come across this topic before. I say that because I used to read quite widely. Now I tend to narrow my reading.
Did you know that there are many less swear words in Hebrew than in Arabic?
"Cursing initiates an emotional response that triggers a stress reaction, leading to a pain reduction."
Nyet. Cursing diverts the mind's attention; it does not reduce any pain per se. Notice how people use various means to divert their attention from the pain they are experiencing or about to experience. A classic example is the use of alcohol.
btw, it is the mind/soul that feels pain, not the body. A corpse feels no pain!
"The examination has found an optimistic link between profanity and honesty."
Bulla bulla!!!
Do real spiritual people use profanity? Do well-brought up children swear?
"After all, swearing, in the end, is just a[n] [[UNCOUTH] human way of expressing [anger, distress, and surprise]."
"It's not my opinion that there is an associstion between comfort with and use. of profanity and high IQ or genius, .... pain tolerance"
I have not heard of the above elements before.
"But if they are uncomfortable with profanity it's likely that they don't have a high IQ."
That describes me to an IQ!
"Soldiers, sailors and alpha sportsmen don't all swear profusely."
I meant generally, not "all". Since it is obvious that not all who habitually swear and have high pain threshold are intelligent. Ask any boxer or MMA guy about his peers.
"anankastic" - thanks for this word.
I don't recall ever having used the c-word. And I am definitely against females using it.
Re those punk convid pimps and pushers such as Frauci et al: sometimes I seriously wonder about the nature of those people . And people generally.
re BRS
Based on what his former comrades said, particularly by Person 7, he did not deserve the VC.
btw, Ray Lindwall was famous for not swearing. He used "blooming" instead. "Get your foot off my blooming new ball!"
Well done Rebekah on raising such an important matter...and thank you.
I do so enjoy a well constructed argument and debate where the most sensitive of subjects can be raised and discussed openly without the need to collapse into low calibre language or ad hominem attacks in an effort to make a point or gain traction on some issue. Personally, I seek to have my mind opened with facts and information that I may not have been aware of prior to a discussion. After all, critical thinking and reasoning is only as good as the quality and truth of the information being included and applied in order to reach a valid conclusion....or even to just make sense of something that is happening.
The gently gently aspect of the debate was open to all online prior to the covid debacle. The "I seek to have my mind opened with facts and information..." is a little too late. The shots have been injected, the bombs have dropped, the lies are legion and we tick closer and closer to the many number of 'plans' which have been marked for implementation over the last 100 years, with these final ten (13) years the most intense of all.
Personally, whatever. The myths have told this story a thousand different ways. If one wants the truth one must hunt it and study it.
If one decides to close their eyes to a painful truth, the onus is no longer on those who already have done the hard work to understand.
It is not a straightforward situation of goodies and baddies. The Biblical set call it Revelation for very good reason but even they don't understand - they have faith though, which is extremely valuable.
A reminder to be respectful and kind, not something the global cartel want, they love to see us bickering, it creates division instead of unity, they do not want for us to unite.We must stay united and continue seeking the truth. If I state something that is not true it is becauseit is my personal opinion
or my information is incorrect. No need to attack, just say what you think without harsh words and give me the correct information. Which by the way is getting harder and harder to find amongst the fearmongering and lies.
Thanks, Rebekah. I would behoove us all to be a little more tolerant, and/or a little less strident, in our everyday interactions, whether face to face, or online. We're all trying to live our best lives.
people often don't realise that once written and sent a message can sound totally different than its original meaning - of course this was also true "in the old days", remember the difference in impact between writing a letter and speaking on the phone?
I think we've all had interactions with others on Substack where the conversation hasn't maintained itself. People sometimes struggle to deal with content without imparting their own emotional opinions; they can take things too personally, and attack those in front of them instead of realising we're mostly on the same page, here!
Anyway, people are people. I hope plenty read your post and rein themselves in where warranted.
Your points are well received and appropriate. I’ve noticed a marked uptick in what I would call “bad actors” on multiple substacks in the past few months, either as articles or authors gain some measure of public acclaim/notoriety or perhaps planned seeding of instigators to sow decent etc among the broader freedom community, and tend to simply not engage. I think it’s highly unlikely that these are genuine posters, as evidenced quite often by their one dimensional or vitriolic hot takes on subjects about which they appear to know very little.
I have had to close my most of my comments section to paid subs only. The attacks started in earnest after I published Australia's vaccine contracts and escalated when I published an article by some Christian ministers in the US. When you go hard in your Substack without worrying about pleasing others or the machine that is what happens.
I fully expect to wake up one day and everything will be deleted by the goverment. When that happens, I know I will have done my job well.
I get enough bizarre opprobrium from random commentors just in my relatively milquetoast by comparison comments and replies, and why I stopped bothering to comment at all on any MSM articles ... best to fire and forget in my humble opinion, there’s no point wasting time or breath on the deluded and the despicable.
Wise advice!
These articles may interest you. I pin them under my articles when I have to close the comments section, and many more instances have recently come to light:
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/moderna-artificial-intelligence-anti-vaccine-narratives/
https://aagabriel.substack.com/p/tools-and-techniques-for-cognitive
This is what we are up against.
Excellent - agree 100% - keep up the GREAT work you do!
the world is extremely divisive right now. quoting a friend, “you can agree 99% with someone and for 1% of the disagreement, people will start calling names... etc.”.
The love of many has grown cold.
“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”
Matthew 24:12 NKJV
Thank you Rebekah. Your comment is well placed. Antisemitism is so pervasive and sometimes so subtle that people don’t recognise it. Unfortunately, society is devolving on many levels.
To respond to valid criticism of the Israeli apartheid state that the criticizer is an anti-semite is really the argument used by people unable to defend their position.
Have you been to Israel? Probably not. Did you live in The British Mandate of Palestine? Unlikely. You see I was born there and my family was there from the early 30s. The land was not a country of Palestine, it was an arbitrary area set up after the first World War. Arabs committed pogroms against Jews forever in the land. There was no Jewish occupation.
The sympathy for the barbarians out of Gaza is unreal. The Jew hatred which has always been simmering has exploded in full view. Jews and Israelis have just wanted peace. However, if attacked they have the right to defend themselves. This was a totally unprovoked attack on civilians. They wanted war, they got it. You’re either on the side of civil society or you descend into the cesspool of barbarism.
Whether I have been to Palestine or not is utterly irrelevent and beside the fact that valid criticism of the crimes against humanity committed by the Israeli apartheid state has absolutely nothing to do with anti semitism - that you're suggesting that it does reveals your ignorance in this matter.
Your reply is a strawman - You've proven my point.
Criticism of the Israeli apartheid state is all about the lack of human rights in worlds largest concentration camp ''Gaza'' and the discrimination against Palestinians.
I agree with Finn’s comment. I don’t like hateful comments about anyone, but too often anti semitism is used in a pejorative sense to shut down healthy debate about Israeli policies and actions that are ugly and wrong.
@Finn, Boots - tru dat! most of us here post fairly logical, balanced comments where a distinction is made between the atrocities of war, which are abhorrent, and alleged discriminatory patterns on the basis of culture and ethnicity. it shouldn't matter who is bombing civilian shelters and hospitals, or why, it is inhumane and should be a matter of public discussion, outrage if you will, and the search for solutions.
Tell that to the Palestinians. Tell them how mean words on the internet are worse than everything - especially when directed at their persecutors, who society after society has gotten a gutful of for no reason whatsoever.
Also Ashkenazim aren't Semitic in the least. Arabs are more Semitic.
To me, these are the rules for any communication - or thinking,:
1. Credibility - "you say, you prove" - or willing and able to defend/prove when challenged.
2. Clear
3. Concise
4. Civility - there are many ways to get under one's opponent skin without resorting to crude language. (Wholesome sledges are free spices to enhance any debates.)
With people, as always, there is a spectrum - or bell curve -from the pros to the ferals. Apply the 80/20 rule of thumb: 80% of the mongrel comments are committed by the 20%.
With anything, don't pamper or pander to the small minority.
To the best of my recollection I've used profanity sparingly on this substack.
But let's keep rules to a minimum, lest we becone "rule-bound" like the Faucis and Walenskys and McGowans and Dan Andrews and other over-controllers of this world.
Let's not forget that the German Nazis never shut up about ethica and morality and that the Aktion T4 euthanasia policy began after Hitler spoke to an ethicist.
Use of, and comfort with, profanity, such as the profanity used recently by Elon Musk to send a message to advertisers, or historically by former US President Richard Nixon, is frequently a sign of high intelligence and verbal fluency, along with other desirable traits.
Along with profanity, laziness, tardiness or lack of punctuality, untidiness, staying up late and occasional fits of rage have all been associated with not merely high intelligence but also genius.
Let's not all be like the prim and proper vaccinators and public health bureaucrats
Swearing may actually make you an effing genius
https://nypost.com/2016/01/30/swearing-may-actually-make-you-an-effing-genius/
Swearing Is Actually a Sign of More Intelligence – Not Less – Say Scientists
https://www.sciencealert.com/swearing-is-a-sign-of-more-intelligence-not-less-say-scientists
"The man who is clever and lazy qualifies for the highest leadership posts." - Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord 1878–1943, German general
https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780191826719.001.0001/q-oro-ed4-00012327#:~:text=The%20man%20who%20is%20clever,for%20he%20is%20too%20dangerous.
Science: Lazy people are likely to be smarter, more successful, and better employees. Who knew?
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/the-science-backed-reason-lazy-people-are-smarter-more-successful-and-better-employees.html
Scientists Say Being Habitually Late, Forgetful, and Full of Rage Actually a Sign of Intelligence
https://www.robotbutt.com/2018/01/23/scientists-say-habitually-late-forgetful-full-rage-actually-sign-intelligence/
A Messy Desk Is a Sign of Genius, According to Science
https://www.inc-aus.com/geoffrey-james/a-messy-desk-is-a-sign-of-genius-according-to-scie.html
Intelligent people tend to be messy, stay awake longer, and swear more
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/intelligent-people-tend-to-be-messy-stay-awake-longer-and-swear-more-a7174256.html
Thanks for the time you spent on this comment.
"But let's keep rules to a minimum, lest we become "rule-bound"...."
That sentence, in itself, is also a rule.
If you demurred against those basal rules, how have you managed to live your life among the thicket of laws and regulations?
I dissent wholesomely with the use of profanity. Back when we were more civilised, they used phrases such as "the male reproductive organ", "the female reproductive organ", "reproduce elsewhere!" - those were the days.
"Intelligent people tend to be messy, stay awake longer, and swear more"
I giggled! Are you saying that bogans are intelligent people? Back when they only released us after 90% had two taken doses, I asked a bogan if he had any. He proudly said two. I said "no!". He said: " you could die crossing the road!". I shut up his bogan mouth by retorting that he could also die by crossing the road right now! He walked away, miffed!
Are you saying soldiers, sailors and alpha sportsmen intelligent people?
I was surprised that during the legal proceedings involving Ben Roberts-Smith, the court did not bleep out the f and c words! I was shocked that BRS's ex-wife used the c word to diss him in her texts to her best female friend.
Thank you for your thoughtful response Barry.
It's not my opinion that there is an associstion between comfort with and use.of profanity and high IQ or genius, verbal fluency, creativity, and pain tolerance.
It's an oft replicated scientific research fact.
Einstein was notoriously messy.
If someone swears a lot they may or may not have a high IQ.
Bogans probably don't.
But if they are uncomfortable with profanity it's likely that they don't have a high IQ.
They may very well have an average IQ but when you get into the realm of the very intelligent they tend to swear a lot. Elon Musk, who didn't become the world's richest man by being stupid, is a classic example
"Rules to a minimum" is not the same as no rules at all and rules arguably work best when used as sensible guidelines.
Soldiers, sailors snd alpha sportsmen don't all swear profusely.
We can infer from what's in the public domain that BRS, whose father is a former judge and general, is probably of high average intelligence.
In addition to being an "enforcing," tyrannical, explosive and spineless, cowardly sadist he's almost certainly an anankastic PD (OCPD) like Hitler almost certainly was and like most of the health bureaucrats, regulators and jab pushers are.
He's almost certainly incredibly "rule-bound" when nit breaking the rules.
He would likely be hyperpunctual, very neat and very controlled.
It would not surprisene if heis very religous, a devout Christian, who was not merely "serving his country" by killing "ragheads" but was "killing ragheads for God."
Anthony Fauci us much like Field Marhall Sir Douglas Haig, WWI's worst general, who probably swore very little.
Haig fits the picture of a classic anankastic PD.
Anankastic PD think they know everything, are always right and never wrong, that they're morally superior, that their way is the only right way and that people "should" be controlled and forced to do things the way that the anankastic PD "knows" is the right way. They make hopeless scientists and bureaucrats because they have perspective taking deficits. They can't think outside the square or, because they think they are perfect, recognize or correct for their mistakes.
I've never known of a court to blerp out cuss words ever.
BRS' wife is obviously an intelligent woman and in the sense that she used the c word to refer to him, she used perhaps one of the most accurate words thatthere is o describe him.
It would also aptly describe those who corruptly ignored and turned a blind eye to what he was doing snd awarded him the VC.
Imagine what rank they would have promoted him to by now if he had not discharged from the ADF when he did and if they had been able to keep what he was really doing while wearing the uniform hushed up.
"....but when you get into the realm of the very intelligent they tend to swear a lot."
Intuitively, I find that hard to believe. To me, swearing implies a loss of emotional control. It is also a character short-coming, since we all know that swearing is not a moral thing to do.
Others use the f-word habitually - to me, that does not imply high IQ.
I tend not to use the c word myself. However, many people that I respect do. If someone swears a lot they may or may not be intelligent. But if someone is highly intelligent the chances are high that they swear a lot, especially if they are VERY intelligent. Of course, context is important. There are many contexts in which highly intelligent people choose not to swear. But they won't be deterred from swearing in a group context just because a few people may take offence.
There have been many, many research studies linking swearing to intelligence. Here's a recent report on the topic from a science journalist. I'm very surprised that Rebecca is apparently not aware of these facts.
" ... the benefits of swearing have only come to light in the past two decades due to advancements in brain and emotional research, as well as improved brain anatomy study methods.
Swearing Holds Surprising Benefits: A Sign Of Intelligence?
Surprisingly, studies have shown that well-educated people with a wide range of words at their disposal are better at producing curse words than those with less verbal fluency. This suggests a correlation between language ability and intelligence. In addition, swearing can also be associated with social intelligence, as it requires knowing when and where it's appropriate to use such language, similar to choosing the right outfit for a specific occasion.
A Potential Indicator Of Honesty
The examination has found an optimistic link between profanity and honesty. People who swear are perceived to be more honest in their expression of emotions. Although, it's essential to note that this doesn't imply that frequent use of profanity necessarily means higher ethical behavior.
Pain Tolerance And Swearing
Swearing has been shown to improve tolerance toward pain. Studies show that people who swear while participating in physically demanding tasks exhibit more power and strength than those who use neutral language. Furthermore, cursing can reduce the perception of pain; for instance, individuals who swear while submerging their hands in icy water experienced less discomfort and were able to keep their hands submerged for longer periods. Cursing initiates an emotional response that triggers a stress reaction, leading to a pain reduction.
Swearing Holds Surprising Benefits: A Sign Of Creativity?
Remarkably, cursing seems to be more centered in the right side of the brain, often referred to as the "creative brain." Patients who have experienced strokes on the right side of the brain tend to swear less, suggesting a connection between swearing and creativity. Swearing may serve as a form of remote aggression, allowing individuals to express their emotions without resorting to physical harm. By using strong language, people can efficiently convey their emotional state to others.
The Universal Nature of Swearing
Swearing is a nearly universal phenomenon across different languages and cultures. The power of offensive words lies in their ability to cause discomfort to others, making them effective tools for emotional expression. Even members of the monkey family have been observed using their excrement as a social signal, similar to cursing among humans.
Despite these fresh benefits, it's crucial to remember that context matters. While swearing might have its advantages, it should still be used judiciously, considering the environment and the feelings of those around us. After all, swearing, in the end, is just a human way of expressing emotions."
Why Swearing Holds Surprising Benefits: A Window Into Intelligence, Pain Management, And More
https://www.orlandomedicalnews.com/article/6255/why-swearing-holds-surprising-benefits-a-window-into-intelligence-pain-management-and-more#:~:text=Swearing%20Holds%20Surprising%20Benefits%3A%20A%20Sign%20Of%20Intelligence%3F,between%20language%20ability%20and%20intelligence.
"I'm very surprised that Rebecca is apparently not aware of these facts.."
The spectrum of information is wide and deep; and no one is expected to know too much in any area.
Do you swear that those "studies" are legit?
I am very leery of "studies" now.
I swear I have not come across this topic before. I say that because I used to read quite widely. Now I tend to narrow my reading.
Did you know that there are many less swear words in Hebrew than in Arabic?
"Cursing initiates an emotional response that triggers a stress reaction, leading to a pain reduction."
Nyet. Cursing diverts the mind's attention; it does not reduce any pain per se. Notice how people use various means to divert their attention from the pain they are experiencing or about to experience. A classic example is the use of alcohol.
btw, it is the mind/soul that feels pain, not the body. A corpse feels no pain!
"The examination has found an optimistic link between profanity and honesty."
Bulla bulla!!!
Do real spiritual people use profanity? Do well-brought up children swear?
"After all, swearing, in the end, is just a[n] [[UNCOUTH] human way of expressing [anger, distress, and surprise]."
"It's not my opinion that there is an associstion between comfort with and use. of profanity and high IQ or genius, .... pain tolerance"
I have not heard of the above elements before.
"But if they are uncomfortable with profanity it's likely that they don't have a high IQ."
That describes me to an IQ!
"Soldiers, sailors and alpha sportsmen don't all swear profusely."
I meant generally, not "all". Since it is obvious that not all who habitually swear and have high pain threshold are intelligent. Ask any boxer or MMA guy about his peers.
"anankastic" - thanks for this word.
I don't recall ever having used the c-word. And I am definitely against females using it.
Re those punk convid pimps and pushers such as Frauci et al: sometimes I seriously wonder about the nature of those people . And people generally.
re BRS
Based on what his former comrades said, particularly by Person 7, he did not deserve the VC.
btw, Ray Lindwall was famous for not swearing. He used "blooming" instead. "Get your foot off my blooming new ball!"
Well done Rebekah on raising such an important matter...and thank you.
I do so enjoy a well constructed argument and debate where the most sensitive of subjects can be raised and discussed openly without the need to collapse into low calibre language or ad hominem attacks in an effort to make a point or gain traction on some issue. Personally, I seek to have my mind opened with facts and information that I may not have been aware of prior to a discussion. After all, critical thinking and reasoning is only as good as the quality and truth of the information being included and applied in order to reach a valid conclusion....or even to just make sense of something that is happening.
The gently gently aspect of the debate was open to all online prior to the covid debacle. The "I seek to have my mind opened with facts and information..." is a little too late. The shots have been injected, the bombs have dropped, the lies are legion and we tick closer and closer to the many number of 'plans' which have been marked for implementation over the last 100 years, with these final ten (13) years the most intense of all.
Personally, whatever. The myths have told this story a thousand different ways. If one wants the truth one must hunt it and study it.
If one decides to close their eyes to a painful truth, the onus is no longer on those who already have done the hard work to understand.
It is not a straightforward situation of goodies and baddies. The Biblical set call it Revelation for very good reason but even they don't understand - they have faith though, which is extremely valuable.
the comments on this post have (in some ways and some comments) descended into exactly what the article was about.... sadly ironic
[but also may be proof that a lot of the “commentators” are deliberate agitators, as has been suggested by others here]
keep up the good work, stay strong
A reminder to be respectful and kind, not something the global cartel want, they love to see us bickering, it creates division instead of unity, they do not want for us to unite.We must stay united and continue seeking the truth. If I state something that is not true it is becauseit is my personal opinion
or my information is incorrect. No need to attack, just say what you think without harsh words and give me the correct information. Which by the way is getting harder and harder to find amongst the fearmongering and lies.
Thanks Rebekah, although this just increases my Statement FOMO as it is Statement Season.
What do you and your readers think mine should be about? I was thinking:
"ASIO: Get off my lawn!"
or maybe:
"Absolute PowerPoint corrupts absolutely."
Taking suggestions.
Both good, tough choice.
I understand the dilemma in your statement btw although my issues are rather of a Pine Gap nature. I expect to be shut down soon.
Hopefully not.
Excellent topics, and very funny!
Here's another one:
"Government: You needed it like you needed a haemorrhoid - but it's a good deal more painful, and the recommended treatment(*) is even more so"
(*) intifada
Spicy. I'm in enough trouble!
pleased to restack your post Rebekah
will do our best to uphold higher standards of civil discourse
Thanks, Rebekah. I would behoove us all to be a little more tolerant, and/or a little less strident, in our everyday interactions, whether face to face, or online. We're all trying to live our best lives.
people often don't realise that once written and sent a message can sound totally different than its original meaning - of course this was also true "in the old days", remember the difference in impact between writing a letter and speaking on the phone?
I think we've all had interactions with others on Substack where the conversation hasn't maintained itself. People sometimes struggle to deal with content without imparting their own emotional opinions; they can take things too personally, and attack those in front of them instead of realising we're mostly on the same page, here!
Anyway, people are people. I hope plenty read your post and rein themselves in where warranted.
100% agree
Impeccable with your word...
Good on you Rebekah.
When free speech is censored, then the killing begins (Desmet).
Don’t be worried about people taking offence.
No one has a right to not feel upset
Wake-up to yourselves people. I've just finished reading a book called "How To Give Constructive Criticism"
It was absolute shit. Oh no now I've done it.
Lol...