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In reply to the discussion: What jokes and forms of humor would you want banned from DU? [View all]bettyellen
(47,209 posts)28. these are the same people so very offended by discussions of sexism and white privilege...
some of whom suggested that such discussions should be pushed out of GD.
Serious discussion, they have a problem with
but jokes, anything goes. Kind of obvious.
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these are the same people so very offended by discussions of sexism and white privilege...
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#28
it is a moderated site, with a purportedly progressive POV. why is that a problem? it ain't Reddit.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#2
Perchance the Purportedly Progressive POV has been Purloined by Purple Pirates
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2014
#117
gosh you should spend more time surfing there, seems to be more your cup of tea.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#134
I know, a whole bunch of comedians, some considered comic geniuses, just found out they are flawed..
quinnox
Jan 2014
#12
Exactly. Understand your own flaws in finding humor in fat and other hateful jokes.
NCTraveler
Jan 2014
#43
All I ask is you consider those words, and think about how they might apply to yourself
quinnox
Jan 2014
#45
Yet what happens when we rationalize that plank in our own eyes as merely "comedy"?
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#112
The self-defined martyr's way of stating, "I hate the consequences of what I speak freely".
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#114
The self-defined word police way of stating "I will tell you what is appropriate to say."
Atman
Jan 2014
#118
which is why every glbt person in that thread was reading you the riot act.
geek tragedy
Jan 2014
#81
While yet still others may simply rationalize debasing others for amusement as...
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#110
Why don't you take this opportunity to explain how rape culture is "a HoF invention"
redqueen
Jan 2014
#55
None, if that was good enough for George Carlin, it should be good enough for DU.
11 Bravo
Jan 2014
#5
"(censored), (censored) and (censored) walk into a (censored) and the (censored) says..."
brooklynite
Jan 2014
#8
Hmm...I'll put you down as a vote for "Fuck it, all forms of humor should be banned! Yea, I..."
quinnox
Jan 2014
#16
So you are going to quit making fun of Mitch McConnel for looking like a turtle?
snooper2
Jan 2014
#93
so jokes about children getting raped is okay with you? men getting raped? good to know.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#35
you never made that a criteria. and rightfully so, because it's subjective. Bigotry is less so.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#47
I suspect the word "funny" or "humorous" shows up in the definition of "joke" somewhere. n/t
lumberjack_jeff
Jan 2014
#53
HA. if only all jokes were as funny as this post. there are many attempts at humor that fail.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#57
I voted 'pass' because it's not the subject of the jokes that matters, but the attitude implied
LeftishBrit
Jan 2014
#56
bingo -"There are good jokes that have been told about almost anything, including gender, ethnicity
quinnox
Jan 2014
#60
yep, jokes meant to entertain and enlighten are different than thinly veiled hate. nt
geek tragedy
Jan 2014
#76
I chose none, because of my sense of humor, we are all adults and Skinner has given us trash thread
Autumn
Jan 2014
#69
This thread was about humor, but congrats for getting my favorite pastime (it's one word) in there
HERVEPA
Jan 2014
#80
thanks for the english lesson while im sure youre perfect in everything you do the op
leftyohiolib
Jan 2014
#87
That's IT! ... no jokes on DU ... but ... you can post just the punch lines!
JoePhilly
Jan 2014
#108
G.D. is a serious forum for serious people discussing serious topics. lol n/t
leeroysphitz
Jan 2014
#111
Anyone who thinks that is a new phenomenon or that it's unique to certain people is sorely mistaken
PeaceNikki
Jan 2014
#127
This joke here, right out. Whatever you do, do not post this joke on DU ;-)
Electric Monk
Jan 2014
#132
Stupid shit that isn't funny. But, really I don't even want it banned. The First
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#144