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This is really very nice, but a shame about the swear word, which, I think, makes the whole thing feel a little tacky. I know this has been discussed to death but I can't help but cringe a little when I see something like that.


A swear word can be powerful when wielded with precision and skill, but I agree that in this context it doesn't work.


Fair comment. I might remove it.


To the contrary, it plainly expresses to me (a pottymouth) that I wouldn't have to spend considerable effort in watching my every word while amongst my peers.

I'm perfectly willing to mind my Ps and Qs in the presence of clients, but I prefer a culture in which I can let my guard down somewhat to my co-workers.

If that is not the case, then by all means, delete it.


If someone who feels offended by swear words would not fit your company culture, perhaps you should keep it.


Agreed. I often make it a point to swear in an interview to gauge the candidate's reaction. If swearing offends you, you wouldn't make it a day on our team. Not saying it's right, it's just the truth.


Agreed, it's a little jarring amidst the otherwise nice looking page.




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