07-07-2005, 05:53 PM
Occhidiangela,Jul 7 2005, 05:26 PM Wrote:Bingo.
Hypocrisy, double standard, speaking with forked tongue. Rot.
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It's good rant material. However, my approach to language is simple, if I know people are going to get offended by a certain word, I try and not use it casually. When gay people use these terms, it is usually in friendship and camaraderie. When someone is using these words as a way to insult or intimidate, it's a different story (this definitely was not your intent). Using the terms casually you will run the risk of insulting people. This shouldn't suprise you. The best approach is use a less "provocative" term, especially since it'll get your meaning across just as well.
Occhidiangela,Jul 7 2005, 05:26 PM Wrote:So, how about I flame every sorry sack who uses the term trailer trash or redneck on this forum. Starting now. I will start the word search, and the flames shall commence. Who is with me? :shuriken:
Occhi
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You make a good point. People should be careful how they throw labels around casually. You never know who you might offend.
Signature? What do you mean?