Personally, I use neither word but a great deal of the other stuff I say wouldn't be considered "appropriate for polite company".
Are you using the term vulgar in the common or the ivory tower sense? Regardless, my point is that the two words should have different societal taboo.
That's a pity, but then again you aren't giving talks at CPAC either.
Are you using the term vulgar in the common or the ivory tower sense?
I wasn't aware there was any difference. My meaning seemed clear to me -- either word is what might be called a "swear" word. They are not things polite people say. They are things your mother would give you hell for saying when you were a child. Vulgar. Not fit for civilized use.
In addition to being vulgar and "swear" words, the two particular examples you give are also fighting words. They are insults.
I fail to see the need to use such language.
Regardless, my point is that the two words should have different societal taboo.
Why is that? Cause you disapprove of homosexual behavior?
So do I, I consider it immoral. That doesn't mean one needs to use vulgar and insulting language. It makes you look like a cretin.