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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:13 PM Original message |
Should the term "bitch" and related phrases be forbidden on DU? (Thread 5) |
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Bowser (47 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
1. How about we end this nonsense.... |
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( posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:17 PM Original message |
That's easy to do. |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. I am so tired of having to say this... |
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Bowser (47 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:25 PM Response to Reply #12 |
33. You know...in all truthfullness... |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:29 PM Response to Reply #33 |
45. it's mostly the men in here that have said it isn't a sexist term |
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dfong63 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:32 PM Response to Reply #45 |
53. censorship won't make sexism go away |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:33 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. language does help in changing attitudes |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:29 PM Response to Reply #33 |
47. You know...in all truthfulness... |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:32 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. I've been linked to those past threads, and god, so many |
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kayell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:49 PM Response to Reply #51 |
97. Wow, does that comment resonate! |
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ant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:56 PM Response to Reply #51 |
116. to be perfectly honest |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:00 PM Response to Reply #116 |
124. and that's why I wonder continuing the usage of sexist |
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ant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:11 PM Response to Reply #124 |
146. do you think it'll go away or fester underneath? |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:14 PM Response to Reply #146 |
154. by using your line of argument, we shouldn't ban the word "n*gger" here |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:11 PM Response to Reply #116 |
147. You hit the nail on the head |
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ant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:17 PM Response to Reply #147 |
163. I wondered about that, too |
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kayell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:41 PM Response to Reply #33 |
77. Just in case you missed it - I have a BIG problem with it, and there were |
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DemLikr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:37 PM Response to Reply #12 |
66. You CHOOSE to do what you do; we all do, Velma |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:41 PM Response to Reply #66 |
78. Does it make you feel big... |
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DemLikr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:49 PM Response to Reply #78 |
99. You don't speak for ALL women, Velma. |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:51 PM Response to Reply #99 |
104. I love it when men tell us who we're supposed to speak for |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:57 PM Response to Reply #99 |
119. I never claimed to speak for all women... |
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slksln (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:16 PM Response to Reply #119 |
161. I would like to speak on the behalf of the rights of... |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:01 PM Response to Reply #12 |
125. Yep Velma I gotta admit...your sensitivity to the word bitch |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:02 PM Response to Reply #125 |
130. what?!?! |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:05 PM Response to Reply #125 |
135. Oh yes...it's all about me... |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
2. What if we're just repeating something someone said... |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:23 PM Response to Reply #2 |
22. i've asked this before |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:26 PM Response to Reply #22 |
38. That is different... |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:28 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Every woman is someone's daughter |
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( posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:39 PM Response to Reply #41 |
74. Bingo! |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:32 PM Response to Reply #22 |
52. What if... |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:34 PM Response to Reply #52 |
58. that's why it's okay for a woman to coopt that word and make it |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:42 PM Response to Reply #58 |
82. But what if |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:43 PM Response to Reply #82 |
86. what if a white man said "damn, you are a good n*gga, sometimes |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:48 PM Response to Reply #86 |
95. Positive context, yes |
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mouse7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:33 PM Response to Reply #22 |
56. If a niece's date says that in my presence... |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:59 PM Response to Reply #2 |
123. Count me in as a proud bitch.. I don't pull it out often but if i meet an |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
3. OK Regis, this is my final answer. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:19 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Well said! I'd also like to add |
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Muddleoftheroad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:20 PM Response to Reply #3 |
13. The problem |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:23 PM Response to Reply #13 |
23. Those people are mature enough to have a reasonable conversation |
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Woodstock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:32 PM Response to Reply #23 |
50. Muddle and NSMA, you rock |
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kayell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:55 PM Response to Reply #13 |
112. Muddle, we rarely agree, but I am right here with you on this one. |
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Muddleoftheroad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:06 PM Response to Reply #112 |
136. We agree more than you think |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:07 PM Response to Reply #136 |
138. *gulp* can I just say how MUCH I appreciate you? |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:21 PM Response to Reply #3 |
16. Thank you, NSMA. You said it far better than I did. |
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oxymoron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:24 PM Response to Reply #3 |
27. Very well put NSMA. |
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Paragon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. 5 threads long? |
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matcom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:19 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. agreed |
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Exultant Democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:24 PM Response to Reply #8 |
31. Agenda!?!?!?! Don't be silly. |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:56 PM Response to Reply #8 |
115. considering that women are leaving because of perceived sexism |
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kayell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:05 PM Response to Reply #115 |
134. Apparently so. It's not a very comfy place for women anymore. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:24 PM Response to Reply #4 |
30. LOL! However, I am APPRECIATIVE OF THE 5 THREADS!!!! |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
5. I'll be reposting my essay in here for the others to read.... |
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drfemoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. I just want to know |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:22 PM Response to Reply #10 |
19. no, it's not part of a Liebermania style at all |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:23 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. Calling someone a "bitch" does not equate to calling someone a cunt. |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:24 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. it has the same effect of putting down women based on their gender |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:26 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. Invalid comparion. |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:30 PM Response to Reply #35 |
48. please read my post carefully, post #5 as to why it is NOT |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:35 PM Response to Reply #48 |
59. By those standards, the word "testimony" would be considered sexist. |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:36 PM Response to Reply #59 |
63. but the fact is that "bitch" IS still used as a sexist epithet |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:39 PM Response to Reply #63 |
73. 'Bitch' refers to one's actions, not to one's gender. |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:42 PM Response to Reply #73 |
79. no, it is to one's GENDER.... |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:46 PM Response to Reply #79 |
91. Any empirical evidence? |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:47 PM Response to Reply #91 |
94. it's in the dictionary-----three out of four definitions show it's |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:58 PM Response to Reply #94 |
120. And of course you don't cite the dictionary because there is none. |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:12 PM Response to Reply #94 |
152. Still waiting... |
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mouse7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:39 PM Response to Reply #48 |
75. In YOUR opinion |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:29 PM Response to Reply #24 |
46. That's why you keep the second word in reserve, JL |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:36 PM Response to Reply #24 |
62. why not? explain it to me. |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:43 PM Response to Reply #62 |
83. Hmm...try looking it up. |
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mouse7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:45 PM Response to Reply #62 |
90. It's usage has evolved. 911 used to only be a police emergency number |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:24 PM Response to Reply #10 |
29. Regarding Slinkerwink, I don't think her well-reasoned opinion has |
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drfemoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:11 PM Response to Reply #29 |
148. No, it was a conversion |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:15 PM Response to Reply #148 |
157. it's not a conversion----I already had the same views I had before |
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kiahzero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
72. A response |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
6. when i first started smokin dope it was not unusual to hear someone |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:23 PM Response to Reply #6 |
25. I agree with you. |
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CaptainClark23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
7. Responding to Velma |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:22 PM Response to Reply #7 |
21. Wasn't really aimed at you personally... |
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Waverley_Hills_Hiker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
11. yes they should be forbidden. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
14. It should definitely NOT be used, but it's use shouldn't be prohibited. |
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Rationality (752 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
15. To Woodstock and slinkerwink |
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Woodstock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:42 PM Response to Reply #15 |
80. bitch-slap is the word I have a problem with |
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Crunchy Frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:53 PM Response to Reply #80 |
108. What if someone refers to Colin Powell |
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Woodstock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:17 PM Response to Reply #108 |
162. You will have to tell me about the d word |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:22 PM Original message |
Yes, it has been used against me by misogynists |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
43. alright....I'll list here the many times I've been called a bitch |
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rumguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:36 PM Response to Reply #43 |
61. Ironic - cuz those are all PERSONAL ATTACKS |
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Rationality (752 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:37 PM Response to Reply #61 |
68. Rumguy is correct ((n/t)) |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:38 PM Response to Reply #61 |
71. and when I hear the word "bitch" being used against other |
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Rationality (752 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:43 PM Response to Reply #71 |
85. Thing is, you make it offensive, slinkerwink |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:44 PM Response to Reply #85 |
88. no, we ARE offended.....we're not claiming to be offended |
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mouse7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:50 PM Response to Reply #88 |
101. Anyone who tries to be offended in a situation will succeed |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:09 PM Response to Reply #101 |
143. look here.. |
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mouse7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:18 PM Response to Reply #143 |
165. Actually, being called "crip" really doesn't bother me. |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:03 PM Response to Reply #85 |
132. CHOOSE to be bothered? |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:07 PM Response to Reply #132 |
139. exactly. |
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Rationality (752 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:08 PM Response to Reply #132 |
140. That isn't a load of crap |
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rumguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:43 PM Response to Reply #71 |
87. according to your own logic though, it would be OK for a women to use it |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:46 PM Response to Reply #87 |
92. I'm somewhat hesitant about using the word "bitch" as a verb |
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rumguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:48 PM Response to Reply #92 |
96. so let me get this straight |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:52 PM Response to Reply #96 |
105. I'm still thinking about it |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:55 PM Response to Reply #105 |
111. I know that some african-americans |
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rumguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:56 PM Response to Reply #111 |
117. what about all the members that don't declare gender? |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:15 PM Response to Reply #111 |
156. Thats a double standard |
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opiate69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:08 PM Response to Reply #43 |
141. And, of course.... |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
17. Yes, it has been used against me by misogynists |
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slksln (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:33 PM Response to Reply #17 |
55. It's not how it's used. |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:38 PM Response to Reply #55 |
70. I don't know about you but I think in words |
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kiahzero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:50 PM Response to Reply #70 |
102. Words aren't important |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:52 PM Response to Reply #102 |
107. then we shouldn't care about the words "n*gger" or "faggots" |
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kiahzero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:58 PM Response to Reply #107 |
121. Nope |
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slksln (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:03 PM Response to Reply #70 |
133. I think it words too, but... |
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( posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
18. I would prefer the words not be used |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
20. My two cents... warning, this is gruesome... |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:26 PM Response to Reply #20 |
37. Good idea |
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Nlighten1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
26. No |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
32. Answer: No |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
34. W.W.A.D. - What would ashkkkroft do? |
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LiviaOlivia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
36. Now there's a thread arguing "bad guys" is offensive. |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
39. I'm going to go with free speech on this one |
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PsN2Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
40. No, although this is a forum |
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neverborn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
42. Yes. |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:31 PM Response to Reply #42 |
49. thank you.... |
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soup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
44. no |
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Crunchy Frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
57. It may be terribly politically incorrect of me |
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Nobody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
60. 5 threads: Shows just how important semantics are |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:49 PM Response to Reply #60 |
98. exactly....language has the power to hurt.... |
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skooooo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
64. censorship sucks |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:50 PM Response to Reply #64 |
103. then we should allow "n*gger" or "faggot" to be used in here |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:54 PM Response to Reply #103 |
110. The poster said that censorship sucks |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:55 PM Response to Reply #110 |
114. it's also unsanitary to use sexist epithets here |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:57 PM Response to Reply #114 |
118. Damn it all! |
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Crunchy Frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:02 PM Response to Reply #64 |
128. I'm offended by the word suck. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
65. I'm holding out for thread #6 |
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The empressof all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
67. Oh My God |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
69. What! 5 Threads? Gotta be a Skinner DU Record. Heck with it let |
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absyntheNsugar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:41 PM Response to Original message |
76. Bad manners, yes. Verboten, no |
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johnram (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
81. No |
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DemLikr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
84. What about "bitchin," which is a POSITIVE adjective? Would it be banned? |
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citizen snips (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
89. Stop these bitching threads. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
93. Don't sensor words |
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Wonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
100. Some of the posts in these "bitch" threads so far are downright hysterical |
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rumguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:52 PM Response to Reply #100 |
106. lol |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:53 PM Response to Reply #106 |
109. oh yeah, let's ban "n*gger" or "faggot" |
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rumguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:55 PM Response to Reply #109 |
113. Once again, this has been dealt with a million times on these threads |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 07:59 PM Response to Reply #100 |
122. I'm glad you pointed that out |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:01 PM Response to Reply #122 |
127. You called my observation "astute"? I'm flattered! |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:07 PM Response to Reply #127 |
137. Well the shoe fits JL |
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Crunchy Frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:10 PM Response to Reply #127 |
145. Don't mind me, |
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RhodaGrits (688 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
126. My two cents as a woman who has considered herself a |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:09 PM Response to Reply #126 |
142. I'm a young'un |
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Woodstock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:12 PM Response to Reply #126 |
150. Your position is a good one - if the subject lines |
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Crunchy Frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:16 PM Response to Reply #126 |
159. Actually, it is my understanding |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:20 PM Response to Reply #159 |
168. no, it's about the man slapping the woman |
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jpgray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
129. Are you KIDDING me!? NO. |
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WillyBrandt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:03 PM Response to Reply #129 |
131. I'm Rick James, b___h! |
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Rationality (752 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:10 PM Response to Reply #131 |
144. And this is exactly what I'm talking about |
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CrownPrinceBandar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
149. Here's a crazy idea... |
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WillyBrandt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:12 PM Response to Reply #149 |
151. Just did. It was locked--but ended with 85% against. |
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CrownPrinceBandar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:16 PM Response to Reply #151 |
158. Damn, missed it.... |
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WillyBrandt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:18 PM Response to Reply #158 |
164. 85% against banning |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:16 PM Response to Reply #149 |
160. Bad idea for a couple of reasons |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:19 PM Response to Reply #160 |
167. and that's why this shouldn't be put to a vote, but should |
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UrbScotty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
153. You know what gets me? The 'F' word. |
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Khephra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
155. no |
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Lizz612 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:19 PM Response to Reply #155 |
166. Thank you khephra |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
169. no. I say it all the time and Im a feminist. n/t |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-06-04 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
170. Please continue discussion in thread #6 |
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