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I use the words "gay" and "faggot" to describe homosexual people all the time, but never mean offense by it, oddly enough
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I find it offensive as well.

I saw this on TV the other day.
 
I'm just trying to say that I don't think there's such a thing as an offensive word.  They can be used offensively, but it is possible to use them without offense.  I mean, one of my best friends growing up is gay now, and he doesn't even have the slightest problem being called a faggot, unless there's obvious malice behind it.
 
I'm just trying to say that I don't think there's such a thing as an offensive word.  They can be used offensively, but it is possible to use them without offense.  I mean, one of my best friends growing up is gay now, and he doesn't even have the slightest problem being called a faggot, unless there's obvious malice behind it.
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People can take what you say differently than your friend. All I'm saying is you should think about what you're going to say before just calling someone a faggot.
 
I'm just trying to say that I don't think there's such a thing as an offensive word.  They can be used offensively, but it is possible to use them without offense.  I mean, one of my best friends growing up is gay now, and he doesn't even have the slightest problem being called a faggot, unless there's obvious malice behind it.
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I understand that words are different when considered in context and when joking with friends, but someone is always going to be offended when certain words are used a certain way. I'm not saying it makes a person homophobic, but it really doesn't help matters. There's really not a defence for it. I find the words "gay" and "faggot" being thrown around this board all the time to describe people and/or derogatory situations, and it pisses me off.

It offends some people, it doesn't offend others. All I'm saying is that people could stand to be a bit more considerate when posting. Its not like it costs a huge amount of effort to not use words that can be considered offensive to some people.


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If we're talking about etymology - the f word as a cigarette stems from its literal meaning, and makes sense in its use. Its application to homosexuals is ridiculously offense if you know the reasoning behind it.
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I forgot I wanted to add that I agree with this. For those that didn't know - "Faggot" is derived from the French word "Faggeaux" which was the kindling used to burn witches at the stake. When you call someone a faggot, you're saying you think they should burn. If that's not offensive, I don't know what is; especially considering that it's now a common word for homosexuality because of this meaning.
 
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but someone is always going to be offended when certain words are used a certain way
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Well then fuck those people.  Words are nothing but sounds or combinations of symbols, what the fuck is there to be offended about?  People are just way too fucking high strung these days.

Even though we've enabled swearing, we still don't allow strings of excessive vulgarity. Swear with measure. - Bosola
 
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Well then fuck those people.
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I'm not going to use my authority to slap you down for saying 'gay', but it is something I don't like. Not only does it align us with bigots, but it makes the forums seem puerile.

Also, we've already outlined that nonsense strings of expletives or vulgar language aren't acceptable. Thus my edit.

Treat swearing and vulgarity as you would smilies - a few  :) s and  :lol: s are fine, but

omg :-o :-( :-[ :-X :-D :? :x!!!!1111eleventeen 8-)!!
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...ain't kosher.
 
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Bosola makes me think blue

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Are there more people that use the word 'gay' in casual speech or more people that find the word offensive?  That should be the basis for deciding if it is right or wrong to say - at least considering the logic behind most arguments in most threads is "consensus rules over all" lol
 
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Consensus rules over all?  Pfft.  Consensus is so overrated.  On these forums, the admins rule over all :P It's just simpler that way.

Also, I don't agree with you.  If it's offensive, it's offensive to gay people, who are a minority.  Consensus victimizes them.  So whether 'gay' is offensive or not… I say only gay people should be allowed to vote on that one.
 
Oh, I wasn't saying thats how I think it should be done.  I was saying that most recent discussions that I've paid attention to in some threads have been solved by examining what the majority believes.  I think consensus is overrated too, and I am aware admins rule and agree it is simpler.

I agree it is offensive too....the only problem I see is that anyone can declare anything offensive.  And if consensus means nothing, and it only takes one offended person to render something offensive...well things could get stupid quick.
 
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