Nothing is wrong with Hell and damn when used properly and in context, which most people are ignorant of. They are now used primarily as expletives that I don't wish to hear my 8 year old using , which he did once at 5 after I used one... I felt the appropriate amount of shock, shame and guilt/humor and talked to him about the power of words. Words are very powerful and those who disagree have not been exposed to the right ones I suppose. I have to agree that while headphones are a temporary answer, they are not THE answer. What THE answer is exactly I don't know yet.
It is not only the language used but the constant belligerence of certain players that goes on each time they are in a given arena. I have a few players I don't care for based on their conduct and their 'mouths' so to speak. Constant badgering of other players or "talking smack" if you will, has made playing any competitive event, whether this game, BBS, or sport, into increasingly unpleasant experiences. Players who feel they need to gain an edge by talking smack should really just practice more and increase their skill level or accept some will be better at things than they are. I remember as a kid the idea of sportsmanship was heavily emphasized, I don't see this much anymore around the practice fields.
I am no saint by any means as anyone who knows me is aware of. I have even had moments of an F word slipping out over the Military Police net in real life. I try hard not to though. I am all for a viable solution, until then I am making every effort to refrain from the ignorant use of my vocabulary. Appologies to anyone who was within hearing of anything I let slip out.
