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Reply #219: I kind of see where you're going to some extent, but you're wrong for the most part. [View All]

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gollygee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-30-08 07:46 PM
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219. I kind of see where you're going to some extent, but you're wrong for the most part.
As far as the sexism thing.

Here's the thing. Yes, some coarse language is inherently violent and/or sexist (the use of the word "fuck" in a negative way - assuming the person wouldn't want it - is a suggestion of rape, for instance), BUT to think that people shouldn't use it because women are too delicate is also sexist. The problem isn't that we can't handle it, because we are adults and we definitely can. It's probably just reflecting society, which is inherently violent.

And the line, "Now there are no ladies, just foul-mouthed women" is one of the more sexist things I've ever read. Most coarse language pales in comparison to that as far as sexism goes.
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