Anyone who reads Daily Kos diaries regularly is aware of the wealth of intelligence, variety, and sheer fun that collectively they exhibit. So it is a little bit baffling why so many diarists resort to putting the word F**k in their titles.
The Daily Kos rules which appear right above each diary draft clearly state, "Do not use profanity in diary titles." Do diarists believe they are circumventing this rule by inserting those two little asterisks in place of two letters?
What is the point of DK diary rules if the rules are systematically ignored?
I think the reason the rules are ignored is that diarists are concerned to garner as many recommendations as possible, and the fact of the matter is that using the word F**k is a proven attention-getter. My guess is that these diaries get a lot more viewers and therefore a lot more recs.
Does anybody care about this issue? Or does it only matter because of the rule?
If the rule is systematically ignored, should the rule be changed? Or should it be enforced?
Oh, you hadn't noticed? Here's a sample from recent weeks:
F*ck the Dow.... Can Greed Die Already?
by kubla000
256 comments (256 new)
You have to be kidding me - F**K the dow?
by mysticlaker
Beg for my fucking money, Santelli! (w/ Poll)
by Bronxist
Ponzi Nation: Why aren't these F*$@#*rs in prison?
I'm Sick and F-cking Tired of It!
by scimitar
They Are Absolutely F-cking Nuts
by scimitar
F#&$*#&#*#&ING DOW F*$&! F#$&$@!
by HEAT
Hey CNN! F*** Your "I-Reports"!!
by Detroit Mark
F*UCK BANK OF AMERICA [updated]
by Framlingham
SHUTUP you M8TherF*&%ing Poop Pile
by COwoman
F*%k you.
by thepdxbikerboy
2010 Senate Prospects or 'A Senate Seat is a F***ing Valuable ...
by jpmassar
Pardon me, but will you kindly f**k off?
by ElsieElsie
Grover Norquist: It's F***ing, But They're Still Virgins
by DemocraticLuntz
The Shut The F**k Up Tour
by Stranded Wind
F*ck IBM. I sincerely mean that.
by The Lighthouse Keeper
Who do I have to f%#$ to get Scott Murphy elected?
by MinistryOfTruth
I am a banker. Some of us did not f*ck up.
by Jerome a Paris