: Re: Can I use "fuck" as a non-vulgar verb in a fantasy/steampunk world? I've been sending my fourth-ish novel through the my writing group. It is about a trio of teenagers running away from some
I believe it's okay depending on the context you use it.
"Fuck" does throw off a couple readers because it comes off as a jarring to some readers. It's also not widely accepted in society.
However, if your character is built up to have such mannerisms, then it's okay to use it. I wouldn't expect to hear "fuck" from a devout nun, but from a psychopath murderer (which is an extreme), its expected. In this case, "mount" would sound weird.
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