Whacked Home Coach.......Probably not deserved.....

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

What's profanity to you isn't profanity to me.

I believe profanity is pretty well defined. What's offensive to one, however, isn't necessarily offensive to another.

Is "damn" cursing? Certainly. Is it profanity? No. Is it offensive? I don't think so, nor would I T-up someone for it. That's very mild.

I don't think what offends is the big question, either. It comes down to what's appropriate for the setting. Carlin's seven words -- plus a few others he left out -- may not offend me, but they simply don't belong at a scholastic contest.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I don't think what offends is the big question, either. It comes down to what's appropriate for the setting. Carlin's seven words -- plus a few others he left out -- may not offend me, but they simply don't belong at a scholastic contest.

In Maine.

[Eastshire]

My guiding principle in this matter is that HS basketball is an extension of the classroom and the coach is a teacher. If it's inappropriate for a teacher, it's inappropriate for a coach.

I would be hard pressed to issue a T for a "damn," but I do find a convenient moment to remind the coach to guard his language.