I feel the same way!

but i do curse LOL there are times though - when I'm really "down" on myself for the cursing part.... i'm more irritated that it was a lazy shrug in the form of communication. hahahahaha

My kids are nearing that age where they're toying with the idea of profanity LOL and i really don't care too much about the milder ones. would prefer that they don't use the stronger ones hehehe

but trying to talk through the "why" are you using it.

Does it sound funny?
Do you think you sound more adult?
Do you think it gives your words more weight?

Interestingly - I don't use curses in my writing either. And I have the mindset of... I like being able to appeal to a wider audience. Some people (and some teens) would pass on a story with profanity. So... i also veer away

however... there are days when my language is pretty salty ;) sometimes for humor. sometimes for shock value. I grew up with parents who used it a lot for humor (and are Christians also lol) so I became desensitized to it.

Though I will say - when I'm around others who haven't cursed yet - i always refrain :) similar to another Steemian.... but i won't mention his name in case he would prefer to be hidden hehehe