Originally Posted by Exo_ (Post 1552086)

If you're not using f*ggot to refer to somebody sexually then what the f*ck are you using it for? It makes no sense. It's stupid. It's childish.

Originally Posted by Exo_ (Post 1552086)

Yeah, and it's bullsh*t. It's even more bullsh*t that the mods don't even attempt to stop it.

Originally Posted by Ki (Post 1552102)

I'd just like to mention, the mods shouldn't have to do anything considering most swear words are censored anyway.

Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 1552099)

What would you like us to do? Is there some pattern here that I'm not aware of? I agree his use of the word is inappropriate but this is the only time I've seen him use it. I can delete it. I can delete every offensive word anyone ever says on here moving forward but I suspect that would only achieve the goal pissing everyone off.

Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 1552099)

What would you like us to do? Is there some pattern here that I'm not aware of? I agree his use of the word is inappropriate but this is the only time I've seen him use it. I can delete it. I can delete every offensive word anyone ever says on here moving forward but I suspect that would only achieve the goal pissing everyone off.

Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1552105)

I think he's saying a curt warning --- "please don't use that insult" or something. It is a stupid thing to say: it in fact implies, whether meant or not, that such movies are for those of a certain sexual disposition. It's also offensive to those of us who have chosen to be piles of wood used to start fires...
;)

Originally Posted by Exo_ (Post 1552106)

Ehhh, I don't know. I was pissed off. I'm not really calling for any action but I just find it weird that JWB can say whatever he wants with no consequence. The fact that Chula, a recently newish member calls it "his thing" is evident enough that he throws the term around enough to warrant some discipline.

Also, as far as removing every offensive word, you know that's not where I was going. Using the term "f*ggot" to describe a movie is offensive. I know a couple people on this board who would be and most likely are offended by that. Myself included. "F*ck" and "sh*t" are not the same as "f*ggot*.

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1552108)

People have been throwing off color remarks around a lot recently. Ever since Sansa got banned the general PC atmosphere of the forum has gotten MUCH more laid back. I highly doubt I would have gotten away scot-free with calling Roxy a "flat-chested beaner" only a few months ago. Do I appreciate JWB using that word in that way? Not particularly. But I know he's not a homophobe, so I chalk it up to comedic preference and move on.

Originally Posted by Exo_ (Post 1552086)

Yeah, and it's bullsh*t. It's even more bullsh*t that the mods don't even attempt to stop it. I wasn't the biggest dirty fan, but that guy had a target on his back. Everything he said was scrutinized yet there are some members here that get away with murder. Don't get me wrong, I like JWB. I think that a blunt personality that speaks his mind is a good thing for this board, but using the term "f*aggot" that loosely is completely unnecessary and flat out disrespectful, no matter what the intended use.

Since I'm on that topic, what the f*ck is the intended use? If you're not using f*ggot to refer to somebody sexually then what the f*ck are you using it for? It makes no sense. It's stupid. It's childish.

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1552104)

faggot

Originally Posted by Exo_ (Post 1552111)

I have no idea whether he's a homophobe or not. Frankly, that doesn't matter to me. You use the term for comedic effect. I wouldn't particularly use that word either but at least I know why you're doing it. Why the f*ck do you have to throw f*ggot into a description about a movie? Then, one of our members gets offended and the excuse of "Oh, I wasn't using it sexually" was thrown in. That's f*cking bullsh*t.

That's like saying "Hey John, I'm glad your mom is dead. OH JUST KIDDING LOLZ"

It's offensive that way he used it. I didn't mean to call out the mods. I actually like JWB. I just don't like that particular reasoning he uses often. I was just pissed.

Originally Posted by ladyislingering (Post 1552124)

Has anyone ever actually said



out loud?

Like really?

I don't even want to type it, it's just such a gross, insulting, rude word.

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1552127)

Hell yes. My use of the word has tailed off drastically after high school, but in the right company, throwing around offensive words of all kinds is perfectly enjoyable.

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1552125)

Well if he didn't mean it sexually, then it's not bull**** if he says he didn't mean it sexually. I doubt he was saying that only gay men like art movies, or that only effeminate men like art movies. Sure he was using "faggot" to mean pretentious, but "pretentious" is a specific word, whereas faggot is an inclusive word that implies a more vague negativity--though an old-world dislike/mistrust of "non-manly" things is at least subconsciously implied.

Not justifying it, but demonizing vocabulary is dangerously close to being the thought police, so I prefer to look at it objectively.

Originally Posted by Ki (Post 1552129)

Now I think this argument is growing stale considering JWB hasn't said a word in his defense. Probably a good time to just...

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Originally Posted by ladyislingering (Post 1552124)

Has anyone ever actually said



out loud?

Like really?

I don't even want to type it, it's just such a gross, insulting, rude word.

Originally Posted by ladyislingering (Post 1552134)

I actually find it kind of funny that I've used the dreaded N-word out loud before (not in a hateful tone) and just last night Ki and I were thinking of hilarious insults with his parents in their car (e.g.; douchecanoe, knobjockey, cumdumpster, twatwaffle, etc.) but I have never, never in my life said "faggot".

I called one of my bosses at an old job an asshole before (to his ugly fucking face, no less), have openly used the word "cunt" to describe an unpleasant person, and will tell you exactly how the fuck I feel about something, you fucking piece of shit, but using homophobic language is off limits.

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1552158)

Dude, cunt is almost as derogatory towards women as faggot is to gays.

Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1552160)

Totally disagree.

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1552158)

Dude, cunt is almost as derogatory towards women as faggot is to gays. It implies that there is something so inferior about a certain people that associating someone with them is profane. It may not imply that women are unnaturally abhorrent, but calling someone a cunt or a bitch or a pussy is denying any sort of masculinity, which apparently is almost the lowest thing you can imply of someone (not to mention that faggot is often used interchangeably with those words).

Originally Posted by Exo_ (Post 1552111)

I have no idea whether he's a homophobe or not. Frankly, that doesn't matter to me. You use the term for comedic effect. I wouldn't particularly use that word either but at least I know why you're doing it. Why the f*ck do you have to throw f*ggot into a description about a movie? Then, one of our members gets offended and the excuse of "Oh, I wasn't using it sexually" was thrown in. That's f*cking bullsh*t.

That's like saying "Hey John, I'm glad your mom is dead. OH JUST KIDDING LOLZ"

It's offensive that way he used it. I didn't mean to call out the mods. I actually like JWB. I just don't like that particular reasoning he uses often. I was just pissed.

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls (Post 1552169)

He's openly Bi ffs. You're making a big stink over nothing to be honest. This is the kind of thing that should be taken to PMs.

You walk around telling black people they can't use the word nigger? or spanish people they can't call each other spics?

Originally Posted by Exo_ (Post 1552167)

I like to call women assh*les when they're being assh*les. Takes the sexism right out of the equation.

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls (Post 1552179)

I'm not offended but I agree it makes him sound ignorant. Some of you give too much power to words.

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls (Post 1552186)

If they were naturally powerful they wouldn't shift in and out of offensiveness/relevance. Just because we are living in a time when everything is becoming more PC doesn't mean I'm hopping on the train. You know some people are offended by the word "dead" now?

Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls (Post 1552191)

Yes, exactly. We were discussing transgender pronouns and political correctness in my argument and persuasion class last week and the word came up. There was a third term, metabolically "something" or some bull****.

It's a bunch of overly sensitive, overly medicated people who can't handle life because they are being raised inside of a fucking bubble. Have you looked at the DSM lately? It's pathetic, and these drug companies are making millions if not billions off of it.

Originally Posted by Black Francis (Post 1552187)

C*nt is a real grimmy word, very few girls deserve it imo.

You gotta break the bitch mold to reach the C*nt status in my book.

I don't think ive ever used it on a female yet nor do i intent to cause it feels like a trigger word to make all hell break loose.

Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1552160)

Totally disagree.

Originally Posted by Ki (Post 1552147)

The Batlord:d*rkwad
Exo_: numbsk*ll
JWB: d*ngleberry
Janszoon: kn*cklehead
Ki: ding*s