Pet peeve

[chaps1870]

On the note of swearing and writing in SGA fiction. I know that some writers and readers have issues with swearing. I get that. What I don't get is how some writers can totally ignore the characters speech patterns and personality so that it doesn't offend their sensibilities.  Personally, I cannot see John or Rodney saying something like 'oh gosh, that freaking hurts.'   

John is military and Rodney has been exposed to the military long enough that they swear.  I'm pretty sure, if memory serves, that we have even heard some in various episodes. Mild for the most part but still swearing. 

If a writer cannot make themselves write a swear word that fits the scene then find a better way to express it rather than hiding it behind something less offensive and so ooc.  You can swear in a story, I won't think any less of you. I will think less of you if your writing does not stay true to the characters you are writing.  

We now return to your regular scheduled reading.

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[chaps1870.livejournal.com]

I think that each character would be different in terms of the words they might use. That also has to be reflected in the writing. I can see John or Rodney swearing and maybe Ronon picking up a word or two but I really can't see Teyla doing it.