Racism and Bigotry should not be tolerated on R...

Originally posted by Starrman
it's not the word that hurts people, it's the intention with which it is used.

That's a great point. I couldn't agree with you more.

Somehow this debate got deflected into a debate on whether or not American's use the N-word.

We do not use the word. Many people have come forward to say that we do not use the word.

Now, I also agree with anyone who is arguing that the fact that we do or do not use that word does not prove or disprove anything other than the question itself!

Originally posted by Starrman
Can you give me a reason why you shouldn't use a swear word (in a non-insulting way during a discussion) in front of children?

In the US, for your own safety, obviously 😀

Originally posted by Phlabibit
Children love new words. You'll know that soon enough. My wife made the mistake of explaining my boy's penis to my cousin's daughter and it's about all she said for a week.

That's why.

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I'm still not sure what's bad about that, embarassing to you as parents, should other parents find out (since they hold the action as taboo), but why bad for the child?

Originally posted by Mephisto2
In the US, for your own safety, obviously 😀

It's not just a matter of safety. It's a matter of politcial correctness.

And you can attack or defend that view of correctness all you want.

Originally posted by no1marauder
It's utter nonsense to say the N-word isn't used in the US.

You use it a lot?

Originally posted by Red Night
That's a great point. I couldn't agree with you more.

Somehow this debate got deflected into a debate on whether or not American's use the N-word.

We do not use the word. Many people have come forward to say that we do not use the word.

Now, I also agree with anyone who is arguing that the fact that we do or do not use that word does not prove or disprove anything other than the question itself!

And yet because you have no sense of humour and fail to get sarcastic remarks, you accuse Xanthos of being a racist, when clearly he is not.

Originally posted by Red Night
You use it a lot?

All the time, jerk.

Originally posted by Red Night
You will argue about anything!

Your friend, who has made it clear that he doesn't like me and is opposed to everything I do or say, has agreed with me on this point and yet you still want to argue it?

We don't use the N-word over here. You can argue all you want about whether that is right or wrong. Whether it fits into your view of the universe. ...[text shortened]... the word, particularly to refer to them.

The one exception is African-American comedians.

Hey, what do you call a bl....

Awww...forget it. 😞

Originally posted by no1marauder
All the time, jerk.

You spelt nigger wrong.

Originally posted by Phlabibit
Children love new words. You'll know that soon enough. My wife made the mistake of explaining my boy's penis to my cousin's daughter and it's about all she said for a week.

That's why.

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Well spoken!

Originally posted by Red Night
It's not just a matter of safety. It's a matter of politcial correctness.

And you can attack or defend that view of correctness all you want.

I am not attacking it, but just don't use it as a proof of maturity in the matter.

Originally posted by Starrman
I'm still not sure what's bad about that, embarassing to you as parents, should other parents find out (since they hold the action as taboo), but why bad for the child?

You're welcome to raise your child as you see fit, have fun. If some idiot is in public thinking they are having ‘an intelligent conversation’ about the F-word in ear-shot of my child I’m going up in their face.

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Originally posted by Phlabibit
You're welcome to raise your child as you see fit, have fun. If some idiot is in public thinking they are having ‘an intelligent conversation’ about the F-word in ear-shot of my child I’m going up in their face.

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I'm not raining on your parade here, I'm just curious as to why you think that way. I'm not even saying I'll raise my child any differently.

Originally posted by cashthetrash
I hope I am quite frankly.

Don't worry, you are. But I sort of understand your concern. I am working in many different kindergartens, and once in a while I meet kindergarten teachers or assistants whose attitude towards the children is such that I think they shouldn't work with children at all. The effects on the children are often quite noticeable, and it's very sad to see that. In such a situation it would be a bad decision to keep silent about it to protect the kindergarten teacher. You may have felt the same way about me. The difference, of course, is that I base my evaluations on the kindergarten teachers' work, talking with them about their work, observing the children etc., while you base yours on forum posts which are not in any way related to my work.

Originally posted by Phlabibit
You're welcome to raise your child as you see fit, have fun. If some idiot is in public thinking they are having ‘an intelligent conversation’ about the F-word in ear-shot of my child I’m going up in their face.

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Feel free to stay away from here then. We tend to find 'idiot' more offensive than any 'f-word'.