There are words like ********, which people could be upset by because you're using it in a negative way, and they have someone they care for who has some notable mental handicap. You might argue that they should probably know that you don't mean it that way, and so anyone who gets upset is just being sensitive. But even if that were valid (and I don't think that is) there's more. What if someone with a mental disability came to an event (be it to spectate or participate)? Or if you find that unlikely, what if someone wants to bring someone who has a mental disability? Do you think they'd be comfortable doing that? And don't you think it'd be upsetting to hear your predisposition used as a way to insult someone?
Then there's words like **** or probably any racial slur. These words can bring back bad memories that most people are trying to get away from. It's not really fair to call people not wanting to remember darker parts of their lives as being "too sensitive." And if you're questioning why I included racial slurs here, imagine being treated terribly/unfairly while repeated being called a racial slur. We want a welcoming environment. We don't want people to feel ****ty/uncomfortable just 'cause of the slang we use. In fact you could apply this concept to the term "********," as well, cause even if the person knows you don't mean it, it could remind them of a time someone used the term to upset them or someone they cared for.
Swear words are fine though... I guess little kids might come but it's not like it makes kids feel terrible as a result of hearing curse words... it might get them in trouble with their parents later I guess lol
The concept of having "banned words" seems illogical at first, but that's because the first thought is this is about being politically correct. But it's not. It's about letting people feel comfortable.
That said, I don't think that the public call out of boss on saying **** was fair. It's understandable for someone to be a bit naive about the above things ^ and how it might affect people. Boss should be criticized, but criticism should be done privately, not in front of multiple people. It's hard here because he's on stream. Probably the best thing the other commentator could have done is tern off the audio/not talk into the mic and try to quickly explain why they can't say that word and ask for a quick apology or something. I don't know. It's not easy to deal with because he's in front of a live audience. The irony here is that public criticism is another example of something that might make someone feel less comfortable in an environment. So while Boss made a mistake, he also kind of became a victim. It was probably uncomfortable for the other commentator as well, especially if he likes Boss. The whole thing just sucks.
