[don-o]

Marginalize the site into a small prudish ‘cult’ if you will.

When did encouraging communication in standard English become prudish?

[lmr]

When did encouraging communication in standard English become prudish? With the exception of an occasional joke, can you point me to where I haven't done that?

[trisham]

Imho, for the most part it’s sheer laziness, although for some it may be an inadequate vocabulary. Of course, there are always those who use foul language to shock others.