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In reply to the discussion: Yes, this is still a racist, sexist, unequal world. [View all]Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)174. Not cool to call other posters liars without a shred of evidence.
But not unexpected from this crowd.
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The way the post reads (to me) is that the person would be OK with it, IF they
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#28
She seems to be referring to anyone who objects to her using a misogynist slur.
redqueen
Jan 2014
#36
agreed. as far as you go with it, redqueen. I take it a step farther and wonder about
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#39
in the kindest way possible, I give the poster the benefit of doubt as to misunderstanding
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#46
For all you know someone was standing off camera with a gun pointed to the woman's head.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#95
so, you'll be calling African Americans n****rs soon, according to your line of thinking?
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#47
your incredibly transparent, disingenuous and insincere lines of questions….
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#77
why don't you use racial slurs if some African Americans do, and that is your benchmark?
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#111
Okay, you are unable to answer the question, and I have better things to do. Bye now.
Comrade Grumpy
Jan 2014
#119
I understand what you're saying, but I'm not sure that's what bettyellen was saying.
Comrade Grumpy
Jan 2014
#208
i never said any of that. you took issue to people having a problem with the usage of b*tch here….
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#225
I didn't take any issue; I asked a question. And you still haven't answered it...
Comrade Grumpy
Jan 2014
#229
Usage of word "in group" is explained well here- but basically -AS A SLUR- it is not good practice,
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#233
Well, I am sure some authority will tell others what they can use shortly
The Straight Story
Jan 2014
#231
Usage of word "in group" is explained well here- but basically -AS A SLUR- it is not good practice,
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#232
So it has uses other than as a slur? And again - what is 'in group' in a liberal group?
The Straight Story
Jan 2014
#234
the "in group" may use it as a term of affection within that group. so yes- african americans can
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#235
it's about USAGE. words are used in different ways…. since you claim this is a new concept to you,
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#238
And again I have to say that you know there's a difference between an in-group use of a slur.
KitSileya
Jan 2014
#239
thank you Kit- I don't know where this idea of a group of judges came from, unless it is resentment!
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#248
it is usage as a slur that is not okay. How many times do you need that explained?
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#254
I'm not taking your stupid quiz, LOL. Never said anyone can use slurs- what part of "ingroup usage"
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#271
no, it is definitely and transparently angling for permission to use slurs.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#273
"Some folks think the use of n****r by white men, at all, is wrong - but not by African
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#275
such an impassioned plea for permission to use vile racial slurs without being judged for it….
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#281
So sad to see you preaching the same hate filled notions about "uppity" people causing racial strife
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#290
So, in other words, the best you have is trying to insult. As usual
The Straight Story
Jan 2014
#279
i just posted you a video of someone making identical arguments to your own….
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#280
People will fear using the word "n*****r" - and you don't think that is a GOOD thing? Noted.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#293
I imagine there are many people who believe that feminism is simply one block of demographic...
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#68
It is OT shit stirring of the lowest order. Looking for loopholes so white men can get their
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#249
Intent. Some people claim they cannot ever discern intent, LOL. They blather on and on and on…..
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#291
oh the RW "PC" meme + "you know you love it, b*tches" all in one post. Lovely.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#26
and that three DUers do not recognize it therefore, condone it. Much education is needed.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#30
I wonder how many wars it took over the word 'retarded' before people stopped thinking it was ok.
redqueen
Jan 2014
#176
Well that's sad that juries are leaving it, but sadder still, it is not surprising.
redqueen
Jan 2014
#188
No need to rewrite it. It is already there. That you choose to willfully misunderstand it is indeed
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#41
Yes, over time words can evolve, sometimes to end up meaning the exact opposite.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#70
I still chuckle when I remember the time in Meta when Skinner suggested that female DUers
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#99
Ewwww, why would Skinner suggest we PM people who offend us, instead of discussing it openly?
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#105
Honestly, bettyellen, if you ask me, I find the whole notion of DU3 ... bizarre. As usual
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#108
too bad for you, words have actual meanings. so take it how you want to, and it still means
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#132
Indeed, it's not acceptable for people to compare women to animals, for not agreeing with them
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2014
#93
not a question. A statement that certain things ought to be recognized as unacceptable on DU.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2014
#110
Yes, I agree. I think there are a couple of overdue apologies, there.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2014
#127
just for YOU because you are so very speical to me. I will address one LAST time the post you linked
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#133
That was a sweet thread (except for the usual knee-jerk, holier-than-thou crap).
polly7
Jan 2014
#211
GMTA .... oh lordie .... LMAO over here ... because that was my first thought as well.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#83
twit is genderless, meaning not rooted in anything gendered. b*tch is a slur used against women.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#54
then prove it- find any ONE scholar or ONE blog claiming twit is a sexist term. One.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#100
You think using 'b*tch' as an insult is fine, but 'twit' is a misogynist slur?
redqueen
Jan 2014
#55
She's using a bigoted slur and getting called on it. That is not being "bullied".
redqueen
Jan 2014
#179
it's "a big turn off" to hear sexist slurs are not okay? Cry me a river, LOL.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#226
the * doesn't get you off the hook for slurring women with that word. your intent is clear.
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#23
tossing out slurs is problematic on a progressive board, so "expressing opinions" using slurs
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#37
Twits is a genderless insult, so….no, it is not inherently misogynistic. HTH!
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#56
i have seen just as many men called twits, maybe more so. pls find cites where it is considered a
bettyellen
Jan 2014
#65
You'll appreciate the irony of the use of the filthiest word I've ever heard to describe a woman
msanthrope
Jan 2014
#198
I hadn't seen it. And it's beyond disgusting. But I'm not sure that the OP should delete it.
Nye Bevan
Jan 2014
#7
I don't disagree but there's a long thread with this photo and I don't see the need
cali
Jan 2014
#9
Perhaps the OP should insert an "offensively racist photo" warning in the subject line
Nye Bevan
Jan 2014
#10
Due to ignore lists some people won't see the other post (or this one)
The Straight Story
Jan 2014
#51
Porn is encroaching into other forms of media. Racism has been deemed acceptable in porn.
redqueen
Jan 2014
#11
I'd be pretty upset, too, to see that it had been used in a way that portrayed the photo
polly7
Jan 2014
#103
It's a recreation of original work by Allen Jones. The original subjects were white women and it
seaglass
Jan 2014
#90
Yeah thank goodness for google and wiki - I wonder what just dropped out of my brain because I
seaglass
Jan 2014
#116
the artist not only employed racism. The sexism is very evident, too. --
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2014
#122
When an artist creates a controversial work, they are responsible for its reception.
riqster
Jan 2014
#145
And when the artist fails to explain, then they must accept what verbal responses they receive.
riqster
Jan 2014
#150
The artist was not the one saying it was misunderstood and taken out of context. The artist has not
seaglass
Jan 2014
#175
Looks like no one wants to take responsibility for this one. Next thing you know she'll
seaglass
Jan 2014
#197
Projection only works if there is a suitable reflective surface for the projector.
riqster
Jan 2014
#292