It’s time, I think, to have a sensible debate about the N and the C words.
It would seem that every media has banned the use of such words.
And I have no problem with words being banned when they are misused, abused or used in a derogatory manner.
For instance, calling someone a kike, is extremely offensive. And it is deserving that the use be banned.
Or is it? Context is everything!
Take the C-word. Do you know that it’s actually the only English word which describes the outer and inner sexual organs of the female in one word? So, why would you ban it without coming up with an alternative first?
Take the F-word. Aged old anglo-saxon.
We are allowed to say “making love” which means exactly the same.
Why does using one term to say X seem okay, and using another term to say exactly the same deem banishment?
And the N-word. I actually choke having to say these “letter - word”’s.
If I am talking about the works of Mark Twain and his use of language, surely using the N-word itself is justified.
If I’m quoting rap texts from the 90’s, surely the use of the N-word is justified.
Taking it one step up a level: if I’m discussing the use of the N-word, why the hell can’t I use the N-word? It’s in bloody context!
Say the moralisers amongst us conclude to ban the word socialist?
Am I then someone who preaches the S-word?
Is that where we want to go?
Or more interestingly, folk demand to ban the word Coven (a gathering of witches). To what should then be referred? The C-word? That’s then duplius.
Oh, bother me more.
The tide of stupidity is upon us.
@shavixmir saidWhat about Pussy?
Take the C-word. Do you know that it’s actually the only English word which describes the outer and inner sexual organs of the female in one word? So, why would you ban it without coming up with an alternative first?
Take the F-word. Aged old anglo-saxon.
We are allowed to say “making love” which means exactly the same.
Why does using one term to say X seem okay, and using another term to say exactly the same deem banishment?
And the N-word. I actually choke having to say these “letter - word”’s.
If I am talking about the works of Mark Twain and his use of language, surely using the N-word itself is justified.
If I’m quoting rap texts from the 90’s, surely the use of the N-word is justified.
Taking it one step up a level: if I’m discussing the use of the N-word, why the hell can’t I use the N-word? It’s in bloody context!
People push boundaries beyond what is considered decent.
On RHP, the "F" word is banned. Yet we all get around it by misspelling it, in clear violation of the intent of this site. Relating that to words like the N word, the more we normalize their use, the more it will be used out of any acceptable context and be abused.
Simply put, no word is wrong when used by responsible, considerate adults. But not everyone is a Ponderable; too many people are Rajk.
@shavixmir saidDecades ago the Flynn effect of noting rising IQ numbers, but now it is literally a reverse Flynn, IQ's going down, ESPECIALLY in the US. Trump LOVES STUPID PEOPLE.
It’s time, I think, to have a sensible debate about the N and the C words.
It would seem that every media has banned the use of such words.
And I have no problem with words being banned when they are misused, abused or used in a derogatory manner.
For instance, calling someone a kike, is extremely offensive. And it is deserving that the use be banned.
Or is it? Co ...[text shortened]... referred? The C-word? That’s then duplius.
Oh, bother me more.
The tide of stupidity is upon us.
@shavixmir saidContext and tone makes for acceptable use. Here downunder in Oz, calling a mate you f..ing c word is usually taken as a positive term of endearment.
It’s time, I think, to have a sensible debate about the N and the C words.
It would seem that every media has banned the use of such words.
Or is it? Context is everything!
But change the tone and emphasis on which syllables are stressed and it can be the flashpoint to a really big fight. Its like when you are new to a group, can you call someone that you don't really know that well yet, by the nickname that everyone else within the peer group is comfortable calling them? Its tricky and easy to make a lasting social faux pas.
@AThousandYoung said'The guy was a complete vulva.' doesn't quite have the same ring to it. In my day we never used the 'C' word, it being seen as degrading to the fairer sex, (as would referring to women as the fairer sex) , but times and mores change, and nowadays it's used more freely amongst younger folk. Is there any more expressive word in the English language than the 'F' word? Nobody I'm sure associates it with the act itself, 'Make love off' doesn't have the punch, either....I use 'F' with some frequency, but never 'C', it's just how I was brung up.
“Pussy” is actually a “safe” word because it just means “cat”. In fact nowadays I hear it called a “kitty” because “pussy” is now considered vulgar. “Beaver” is similar to “pussy”.
“Vulva” is a good direct word but it might be Latin not Anglo Saxon and idk if it includes the inside parts.
@shavixmir saidironic talk coming from someone whose favorite slur is retard
It’s time, I think, to have a sensible debate about the N and the C words.
It would seem that every media has banned the use of such words.
And I have no problem with words being banned when they are misused, abused or used in a derogatory manner.
For instance, calling someone a kike, is extremely offensive. And it is deserving that the use be banned.
Or is it? Co ...[text shortened]... referred? The C-word? That’s then duplius.
Oh, bother me more.
The tide of stupidity is upon us.
I grew up in New York City where whites were a minority. No one in the neighborhoods I grew up in ever used the C word. We were aware of it but it was in the same tier as "tw at" - rarely used except once in while when playing around. Same for the word "co ck".
It wasn't until later as an adult that I found out white people thought it was the most offensive, disgusting word, much to my surprise.
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@vivify saidI don't think twat is automatically removed
I grew up in New York City where whites were a minority. No one in the neighborhoods I grew up in ever used the C word. We were aware of it but it was in the same tier as "tw at". Rarely used except once in while when playing around. Same for the word "co ck".
It wasn't until later as an adult that I found out white people thought it was the most offensive, disgusting word, much to my surprise.
Ever get called cracker? Is that a thing?
@The-only-Mr-T saidNo one uses "cracker" seriously, at least not for a few decades. You'll mostly hear it used in comedic contexts.
I don't think twat is automatically removed
Ever get called cracker? Is that a thing?
@AThousandYoung said"Beaver" refers to an unshaved cooch.
“Pussy” is actually a “safe” word because it just means “cat”. In fact nowadays I hear it called a “kitty” because “pussy” is now considered vulgar. “Beaver” is similar to “pussy”.
“Vulva” is a good direct word but it might be Latin not Anglo Saxon and idk if it includes the inside parts.
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@vivify saidDisgusting I think is pushing it but said but it's certainly the most offensive if said seriously but it can also be a term of endearment.
I grew up in New York City where whites were a minority. No one in the neighborhoods I grew up in ever used the C word. We were aware of it but it was in the same tier as "tw at" - rarely used except once in while when playing around. Same for the word "co ck".
It wasn't until later as an adult that I found out white people thought it was the most offensive, disgusting word, much to my surprise.
Haven't heard it being used in a serious way in years.
