[Clip] Remembering being asked why I “swear on twitter”

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[Clip] Remembering being asked why I “swear on twitter”

In this transcript, the speaker reflects on their experience of being criticized for swearing on social media. They recall a specific incident at an event in Perth where they were on a panel and their use of swearing was highly controversial. The speaker then talks about their initial profile in the newspaper, where they were portrayed as just a mum who tweets, disregarding their credentials and expertise as a web designer and political scientist. They express frustration with journalists’ fixation on their Twitter use and the current trend of policing swearing on Twitter. The speaker also mentions their work as a social media expert and acknowledges that their use of swearing may be seen as unprofessional by some.