Salford to ban foul language in public areas

You is the plural of you, that bags.

Foul language can cause deep offence to some people and that does actually cause emotional harm. Why should folk have to put up with it because some disrespectful inarticulate mostly young people choose to be deliberately unpleasant. For me it's as bad as tormenting in other ways.

I hate foul language and I always wonder what is wrong with people who use the F word. They must have a poor vocabulary, however can anyone tell me why the F word is used as it is a slang word for lovemaking, something that should be held in reverence not used as a foul word.

How are they going to police it? I'd be tempted to swear just for the hell of it! It is only words after all they are not actually going to cause any harm.

Yes AmberdogXK9, I really must start keeping quiet. I am 77. I keep telling my friend to remind me to "keep a zip on it". When I was on the bus and comments were made after the spitting incident. A Lady who, was at the bus stop with me and kept quiet, told the others I had spoken up. Someone else said, "I would have done as well". I only go on the bus sometimes to save Parking fees as I have my free pass. You are obviously a doggy person, as I am. Or I assume so with your Username.

I remember being on holiday with my young family in Wales. This was the first time I'd heard parents swearing at their young child. I was horrified at the language they used. The "F" word was repeatedly used, I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

amberdogxK9. Thank you for that, I've never heard that saying, but it sums up my feelings completely.

Cecil Rhodes!

Marieeliz do empathise with this, had similar encounters in the past when sometimes you managed to shame young men into behaving better. However as I get older I hesitate to become involved as repercussions can be awful. You are a braver lady than I. I don't go into cities any more because of this.
ladybird9 There is a saying that to be born an Englishman is to win the lottery of life - anyone know who said it ?

But as for people of pure English blood being a superior race it's not just about blood alone, as our own Royal family shows.

I'm not sure that we are a superior race ladybird9!!!!!! In fact I know we're not! Just people who like some sort of respect and decency from others. I think you'll find we can be found the world over not just in England! Perhaps you were just being facetious?!!

With the police having had their numbers drastically cut by this government I would have thought the police have quite enough to do already.

Funny this should be brought up. On Thursday I was waiting in Liverpool for a bus home. Three men around 28 30 is came towards bus stop using the word F* word every few seconds. They then started to use inappropriate remarks to any young female who came into sight. Then spitting around me. I asked them to stop said "you could have TB". One said I haven't, I said you don't know what you've got. Made him think. A young lovely dressed young lady came to join the now small queue and theymade rude remarks to her. She said to them "that is so inappropriate". We were near a large hotel and visitors were walking past with suit cases. I said to them "it is people like you who give Liverpool people a bad reputation" The bus came they were on for just a couple of stops. When they got off one of them spat on the bus windows towards an elderly lady. The spit hitting the windows. Every e on the bus was shocked but they were unaware of what had gone on previously. These were'nt young kids. I wonder about their lives. My family originate from the centre of town but each generation improved their lot. The only word we heard was "bloody". I hate it when I am forced on buses, trains etc. To listen to foul language.

just wanna add to the numerous comments regarding the nasty meant swear words, I believe that to express yourself at being annoyed for some reason does not neccessary include the offensive swear words, however, from one of the older generation I feel it is sad that there are some who have no respect for their elders OR maybe children within earshot, it all comes down to parental guidance, please, please lets go back to the old fashioned ways of respect, as part of the old ENGLISH parental guidance, we did have respect and these offensive swear words were absolutely NOT neccessary. IT WAS A BETTER WORLD when we cared about our neighbours and families. Yes there will always, always be, the "Nasties" absolutely unavoidable, let's get together and respect one another. Even a handful of us could make a difference. So tired of hearing of the modern ways of life, changes, yes we will have, but, let's not forget as pure ENGLISH citizens we ARE A SUPERIOR RACE.

Our local village pub was taken over by a foul mouthed hard drinking element - male and female - young and old - and the previous landlord did nothing about it.

So, family dining ceased, hard drinking continued till the early hours, a member of staff was assaulted attempting to prevent a fight between a drunk and his "lady" friend and a general slide downwards ensued.

Now we have a no swearing rule with a new landlord. Based on a previously successful business model. Room for hard drinkers and sometimes hard drinking but civilised diners, but no swearing tolerated by anyone.

No connection between foul mouths and foul behaviour ? Salford will never police this in public if a public house finds it hard to do. You can't ban people from the streets.
The only place for good old English four letter words I have found is when in the throes of passion. Works for me there but nowhere else.

Yes, spitting is truly revolting.

My granddaughter lives and teaches in Salford.
I wonder if she's having fun with this one.

I agree with petra spitting is a vile habit !!!!!!!

Have to admit I really don't like hearing swearing on the television in plays or comedy don't think there is any need think people that do are short on talent ..... to be honest I have never heard many people swear in public ....

Don't get me started on spitting. Not only is it a DISGUSTING habit, it also spreads disease.

I would ban spitting in public and on the football / Rugby pitch especially when the game is being televised.

I agree that it couldn't be policed I don't like to hear people using bad language in front of children but I think for those that do its normal language to them the no C word is worst I would rather people using mobile phones when driving be policed but for everyone caught doing that there must be a lot get away with it see people doing it all the time when out and about .

Me too!

Who will be enforcing this law? I dislike bad language, particularly on the street, but this is just a silly unenforceable law, the youngsters seem to use it as a matter of course, but not at home, probably something they will will not use when they grow up a bit. It is not nice to listen to but I would walk on by, more bothered by loutish and rowdy behaviour. I do wonder at people who pepper conversations with foul expletives, personally most people would give them a wide berth, I certainly would which no doubt would please them as well , as we wouldn't have any common ground if they thought it acceptable. If that's being a prude, I'm not, just like good manners and not offending people.

Have to say, I am with the council on this one!

Like all swear words it can be construed how you like, but most people would accept that toss is a euphemism for damn, which is infinitely better than f and c, as there's no two ways about what they mean!