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12-12-2003, 11:33 PM | #1 |
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Post your offensive words here, bitch!
I have noticed lately that certain members of this community find themselves offended by words. This represents a significant disadvantage to these individuals, when we consider that this is largely a text-based community.
So how can we, as a caring and sensitive community, protect the more sensitive among us from being carelessly offended by some word or idea that may intrude upon their consciousness, while at the same time embracing the principals of diversity and inclusiveness that are hallmarks of the Cellar? Some witty individuals have suggested that the best prophylactic against being offended by words would be to refrain from reading. I applaud these individuals' efforts to protect the delicate sensibilities of out weaker members; however, I can't help but believe that this solution would necessarily limit their ability to participate fully in our community, and may leave them feeling unvalued and unincluded. Clearly, another solution must be found. I would suggest that, henceforward, all potentially offensive words be posted in this thread, rather than sprinkled randomly about the Cellar. A link to the offending word could be substituted in the body of the text, rather than including the word itself. This will allow those among us with more... mmmm... flamboyant vocabularies to continue to express themselves freely, while at the same time protecting our less intellectually robust members from needless pain and suffering. Here is a partial list of words that I find offensive: Oprah Socialism Dallas Cowboys Sarbanes China April Value Added Tax disrepect (when used as a verb) multiculturalism Southern Poverty Law Center Undocumented immigrants (when used to refer to illegal aliens) Weapons of Mass Destruction revenue enhancement I would appreciate it if others would refrain from using these words in future posts. Thank you.
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12-12-2003, 11:43 PM | #2 |
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Thus far, I have:
Religious Bible Santorum Washington Redskins Pro-life cigarette tax New Jersey John Street Republican trade union compassionate conservative Jerry Falwell |
12-12-2003, 11:46 PM | #3 |
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Southern Poverty Law Center? My, but you are a delicate flower!
I only request we limit Glock and ammo. |
12-12-2003, 11:49 PM | #4 |
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Oh! I can't forget Ann Coulter.
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12-13-2003, 12:03 AM | #5 |
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Free speech ain't just pleasant speech you asshats.
Ain't no motherfucking way I'm limiting Glock or Ammo. Trampling my first amendment rights to discuss the second ... no Goddamned way. Pinheads.
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12-13-2003, 12:07 AM | #6 |
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You can be such a bitch!
just for that I'm adding NASCAR and sea monkey. Last edited by warch; 12-13-2003 at 12:10 AM. |
12-13-2003, 12:08 AM | #7 |
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Oh, wait, I forgot to post some words to restrict.
How's about "free speech zone" "contract for safety" "managed care"
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12-13-2003, 12:09 AM | #8 | |
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12-13-2003, 12:14 AM | #9 |
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One more...Georgism.
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12-13-2003, 12:43 AM | #10 |
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Re: Post your offensive words here, bitch!
words or phrases:
Entitlement (when used in ref to any gov't program) "little guy" (describing the people dems are allegedly representing) contribution (used in ref to taxes) for the children overcoming ignorance ( used by people defending minorities or minority positions when describing people that have a logical argument against theirs and dont agree with them) "they" make too much money (when used by uninspired people that have not sacraficed or worked to improve or develop themselves in ref to those that have) fair (see above) pay your taxes (you have no choice but to pay your taxes if you have a job. The money is stolen from you before you have the opportunity to "not pay" it to the gov't) level playing field (with an advantage ) Last edited by slang; 12-13-2003 at 12:47 AM. |
12-13-2003, 12:55 AM | #11 | |
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Re: Post your offensive words here, bitch!
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12-13-2003, 01:32 AM | #12 |
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You being offended by Hubris's offendedness REALLY offends me.
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12-13-2003, 06:17 AM | #13 |
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Hubris, I'm afraid I have to disrespect this thread. What an Oprah idea. Why don't you just go Dallas Cowboys yourself?
Anyway, have fun. Looks like it's same Sarbanes, different day. |
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