Swearing makes an excellent relief mechanism

In effect we are, bending and breaking the rules of the language. And if someone were to ask why we do it, the answer is simply: for fun

Swearing makes an excellent relief mechanism

At any one time language is a kaleidoscope of styles, genres and dialects.

Texting has added a new dimension to language use, but its long-term impact is negligible. It is not a disaster.

Text messaging is just the most recent focus of people's anxiety; what people are really worried about is a new generation gaining control of what they see as their language.

Language changes and moves in a different direction evolving all the time. Where a lot of people see deterioration, I see expressive development