Why is there even such a thing as foul language?

Why is there even such a thing as foul language?
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In your case I guess the people are just offended by the word “hell”. You’re right, there are a lot more words more offensive than that. I don’t know what the restricting on “foul language” is. I just guess that whatever words make people feel offensive will become foul words. It’s kind of… personal.
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