Episode 866 • • 1:53:50 - 2:00:07
866: Delay or Avoid
Ofcom, British Swear Words, Offensive Language Ranking
The UK telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, released a ranked list of offensive words based on public perception. The list categorizes words from "mild" to "strongest," including specific British slang. The hosts read through the list, noting the cultural differences in what is considered offensive and expressing concern that such lists will be used to regulate online speech.