Well, as the OP in question, I'd like to make clear that I care what other's think, or I would not participate in the TFP. I do not, however, care much what others think OF me. If someone wants to insult me, for insults sake or for whatever reason, it doesn't bother me.
Community does not require much in the way of language. Tribal communities often have extremely simple language and cannot express nearly as much as we can. They communicate only for the sake of working together. This makes PC even more moot, but also limits the possibilities. I think there are things that build community that are FAR more important, and less restrictive than PC language or not saying "fuck". Perhaps pay less attention to trying so hard not to offend people, and at the same time, be less offended by others. It allows for free(er) speech, and allows people to work together without getting all in a tizzy.
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