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Reply #30 posted 01/25/08 3:15pm

gemini13

The OP is just baiting to prove some point she can't let go of.

Pplrain? I think you have some serious maturity problems.
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Reply #31 posted 01/25/08 3:17pm

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Anxiety said:

CarrieLee said:

Ugh, people are way too sensitive. It depends on the context, tone...blah blah blah. I wouldn't just call a stranger a retard, but if it's a friend then ya, whatever.


which goes back to it being a matter of tact. i might say something around close friends that i wouldn't dare say at work or in other mixed company. it's not my intention to say potentially offensive things and assume people will just have to "deal with it", when i can just err on the side of respectability and hope other people will do the same toward me.

why can't people just be nice to each other? fuck.

This site's so broad though. Someone's bound to get offended by something in this forum. The fact that this is cyber space doesn't help with tact either. lol
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Reply #32 posted 01/25/08 3:18pm

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AnckSuNamun said:

Anxiety said:



which goes back to it being a matter of tact. i might say something around close friends that i wouldn't dare say at work or in other mixed company. it's not my intention to say potentially offensive things and assume people will just have to "deal with it", when i can just err on the side of respectability and hope other people will do the same toward me.

why can't people just be nice to each other? fuck.

This site's so broad though. Someone's bound to get offended by something in this forum. The fact that this is cyber space doesn't help with tact either. lol


well, it is a good testing ground for people to either stand by their words or learn from people's reactions to their words. that is, if someone truly has integrity about the things they post.
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Reply #33 posted 01/25/08 3:20pm

Cinnie

It's a word you don't use within earshot of others who wouldn't appreciate the dynamic of your friendship, even if YOU think it is somehow appropriate.
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Reply #34 posted 01/25/08 3:24pm

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cop CUNT ALERT!!! cop


that's not offensive is it?? biggrin

please note, said comment is not intended for anyone in particular, no snip needed.... lurking
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Reply #35 posted 01/25/08 3:26pm

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AnckSuNamun said:

CarrieLee said:

Ugh, people are way too sensitive. It depends on the context, tone...blah blah blah. I wouldn't just call a stranger a retard, but if it's a friend then ya, whatever.

lol The word in general doesn't offend me much either, but considering the way the word was used in this particular situation, it's easy to see why people would be a little upset. A lot of words have evolved into completely different meanings now. I remember how uncomfortable I was when girls started using the word "bitch" so freely when referring to themselves & other girls. Now, I just shrug it off and accept the context of it. I mean just look at this site, how many times do you see "bitch" and "cunt" used so freely in jest. I've also seen people here say something to the extent of "I can't wait to meet you. I'm gonna molest you."..... or "I'm gonna rape you". Context should apply to everything here then.....I hate the pick & choose game here.


That's the point I was 'trying' to make, but I don't think it followed through too well! lol
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Reply #36 posted 01/25/08 3:27pm

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roodboi said:

cop CUNT ALERT!!! cop


that's not offensive is it?? biggrin

please note, said comment is not intended for anyone in particular, no snip needed.... lurking

lol
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Reply #37 posted 01/25/08 3:28pm

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