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5. When you use the term to describe a woman

Sat Oct 25, 2014, 06:03 AM

Oct 2014

(or to portray a man acting like a woman) it is sexist by definition. And, it has always been so. Even if you didn't mean it to be so. Of course most of us our guilty of using the term (or witch, which is no better) on occasion but we shouldn't.

I wouldn't have alerted on you but I personally detest the word. I too am guilty of having used it (although never in writing). It really has been ingrained in us.

Perhaps people should be given a chance to change their posts when it is just a word that was the cause of the alert.

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My 1st hidden post & the National Parks "artist." [View all] silverweb Oct 2014 OP

You'll probably get a hide for this TransitJohn Oct 2014 #1

Kinda doubt it. silverweb Oct 2014 #3

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2014 #34

This isn't "disruptive" meta. It's CONSTRUCTIVE. It's not dissing the TOS or SOP, or even the MADem Oct 2014 #39

Agree! mountain grammy Oct 2014 #48

imho "bastard" is inherently gender-neutral eShirl Oct 2014 #2

Dictionary.com sort of agrees with you. silverweb Oct 2014 #4

The word 'bastard' in Shakespeare's time meant 'base, inferior, low, dishonorable, of little value o Bluenorthwest Oct 2014 #19

I've always thought it was a great word, very descriptive and emotive. MADem Oct 2014 #40

I've always associated it with males, but then again it is how one looks at the word davidpdx Oct 2014 #10

It may be gender neutral, but Crunchy Frog Oct 2014 #14

Actually, I thought it was a slam on unmarried parents of both genders IdaBriggs Oct 2014 #16

Originally it meant 'low, base, of little worth or value, dishonorable' Bluenorthwest Oct 2014 #20

No, it's not TransitJohn Oct 2014 #17

+1 Although, that is pretty gender neutral. nt Live and Learn Oct 2014 #21

It can also be the result of a religious institution that refuses, Downwinder Oct 2014 #33

When you use the term to describe a woman Live and Learn Oct 2014 #5

You're absolutely right on all counts. silverweb Oct 2014 #7

I really like that idea too. Live and Learn Oct 2014 #9

Same here. silverweb Oct 2014 #12

I like that idea also theHandpuppet Oct 2014 #11

Isn't that the truth? Live and Learn Oct 2014 #13

One hidden post in 13 years is pretty good davidpdx Oct 2014 #6

True. silverweb Oct 2014 #8

not to be obtuse GusBob Oct 2014 #22

We show our dogs and usually go out to dinner with dog show friends newfie11 Oct 2014 #24

Post removed Post removed Oct 2014 #15

Same thing happened to me newfie11 Oct 2014 #18

that story made me very angry as well GusBob Oct 2014 #23

Vile, obnoxious, nasty, selfish female cwydro Oct 2014 #25

You can say the Bee word on TV, pretty much at any time of day or night. MADem Oct 2014 #26

^THIS^ cherokeeprogressive Oct 2014 #28

Good post. cwydro Oct 2014 #29

My feelings exactly. There are words used on DU that are more offensive to me than Female dog. BlueJazz Oct 2014 #36

I'm a female. cwydro Oct 2014 #38

What you say is true. BlueJazz Oct 2014 #46

+1000! zappaman Oct 2014 #44

Hypersensitivity and 'political correctness' ... earthside Oct 2014 #27

Beautifully articulated. nt MADem Oct 2014 #37

Respect for others is a liberal or progressive value etherealtruth Oct 2014 #47

It was in response to my post about making the spoiled, selfish brat scrub the shit notadmblnd Oct 2014 #30

I never hide posts for just "words" or even an opinion. Now I think about it, I just about ... BlueJazz Oct 2014 #31

same here Duckhunter935 Oct 2014 #42

ya. i was gonna suggest calling her an asshole. but was late at night and didnt bother. so you seabeyond Oct 2014 #32

"Expansion" Iggo Oct 2014 #35

I think your post should be hidden for the blue text... Wounded Bear Oct 2014 #41

I would have let your post remain. I use the "b" word all the time. kestrel91316 Oct 2014 #43

I was not on the jury, but if I had, I would avebury Oct 2014 #45

My last pooch was a bitch, no, really! mountain grammy Oct 2014 #49

We have a strong consensus to LOCK. In_The_Wind Oct 2014 #50