Harry does Something Commendable Shock!

I thought it was read the Financial Times. I’m obviously more intellectual/superior to you lot. ??????

Could it be the context that indicates which version is intended? For example I've just RTFT would indicate "full", whereas just RTFT ! possibly with a poster's name would be the unacceptable (to some).
I don't mind it and I believe I've posted WTF? sometimes.
So actually some of us on GN do use the swear word versions of things. (I know! shocking isn't it!! And us supposed to be respectable Grannies!!!)

I don't think it's about age as my very elderly neighbours eff and blind all day. I just don't feel anyone on here is particularly aggressive and the f8cking version sounds very confrontational. I think I've spent too much time indoors

Yes many use that swear word, I think using it in public is offensive and ill mannered

To repeat:
I have never seen RTFT used before, which is why I googled it and the unpleasant meaning appeared.
Why not use the words?

Why not use the words

Perhaps for the same reason that people use abbreviations and acronyms for many thousands of other phrases?

I didn’t know what RTFT meant either, I must have led a very sheltered life and my response was ‘Oh gosh.’ As I said, sheltered .

maddyone

I didn’t know what RTFT meant either, I must have led a very sheltered life and my response was ‘Oh gosh.’ As I said, sheltered .

Maddy the f is for full.

But if this carries on much longer, I really will be swearing.

I’m also wondering if I will get an apology for being accused of plumbing the depths of respectability.

Tbh, I’m not that fussed, but it would be nice

eazybee

To repeat:
I have never seen RTFT used before, which is why I googled it and the unpleasant meaning appeared.
Why not use the words?

Yes. I understood you the first time, and replied in a timely and appropriate manner