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Captain Stern

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61. Nuance

Tue Jul 7, 2020, 02:02 PM

Jul 2020

That's a word too.

I think the argument about the word 'bitch' is a lot like the arguments I've heard about using the 'n-word'.

I've heard more than a few white people argue that if it's wrong for them to say the 'n-word', then it shouldn't be ok for black people to say the 'n-word'. That reasoning is silly, because of...nuance.

The exact same word can have different meanings, depending on who the speaker is, and who the listener is.

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Bitch [View all] mercuryblues Jul 2020 OP

We have had this argument before ... and got a ruling. denem Jul 2020 #1

females have assholes mercuryblues Jul 2020 #2

Bitch / Asshole are not against the TOS denem Jul 2020 #3

But it is. mercuryblues Jul 2020 #4

As I said, we have had this argument many times and got a ruling. denem Jul 2020 #5

Umm not recalling a ruling. boston bean Jul 2020 #45

It was passed up from the mods to TPTB. denem Jul 2020 #46

There hasn't been mods on DU for many years. MrsCoffee Jul 2020 #66

And yet, here you are, using it and posting that the word is against TOS irisblue Jul 2020 #13

If you think this deserves a jury mercuryblues Jul 2020 #64

🤣😂🤣😂🤣. Thank you for your permission 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 irisblue Jul 2020 #65

You thought that was permission mercuryblues Jul 2020 #70

Naah, it was me laughing at your suprising truculence irisblue Jul 2020 #73

The fact that the TOS aren't enforced as they are written is the problem here. n/t whopis01 Jul 2020 #11

As I said, we have had this argument many times and got a ruling nt denem Jul 2020 #12

Yep. Some people refuse to give up on misogyny. whopis01 Jul 2020 #20

More like he got a ruling mercuryblues Jul 2020 #26

Yes. Exactly. n/t whopis01 Jul 2020 #35

+1 demmiblue Jul 2020 #37

yup, by three male admins obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #78

Kind of like all the Trumpers flaunting their racism cuz it's aokay with their leader.. MrsCoffee Jul 2020 #38

yup obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #77

Yep irisblue Jul 2020 #15

When using the term regarding a male, I'd say 'son of a bitch' chia Jul 2020 #7

Yes. Shrike47 Jul 2020 #17

Yes, women can be sexist and misogynist as well. MrsCoffee Jul 2020 #39

I would think bastard would be the male equivalent. Drunken Irishman Jul 2020 #19

Now that you mention it, I've never seen "bastard" used against a woman Sympthsical Jul 2020 #30

It's used against men and women who were born out of wedlock. MrsCoffee Jul 2020 #40

It is Sympthsical Jul 2020 #42

Yeah well this isn't about favor. MrsCoffee Jul 2020 #43

That's why I don't use it Sympthsical Jul 2020 #47

Maybe it's #37 on your list. MrsCoffee Jul 2020 #48

If you ever want to check if an insult is used for a woman, pair it with "Thatcher" muriel_volestrangler Jul 2020 #54

"Got a ruling"? Really. muriel_volestrangler Jul 2020 #51

It's not a word I ever use. MineralMan Jul 2020 #6

I raised show dogs for years UpInArms Jul 2020 #8

This is the correct answer obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #14

I was immediately reminded of a line from the classic film "The Women" Clash City Rocker Jul 2020 #18

And asshole is only an appropriate term for anatomy? denem Jul 2020 #21

However you choose to use your words UpInArms Jul 2020 #22

! demmiblue Jul 2020 #24

Witch is gender specific, and has not male counterpart. denem Jul 2020 #25

That would be UpInArms Jul 2020 #27

Bin gar keine Russin, stamm' aus Litauen, echt deutsch. denem Jul 2020 #28

Hattip to UpInArms Jul 2020 #29

How is asshole gender specific? mercuryblues Jul 2020 #31

Actually, some men do, in fact, call themselves witches. Depends on one's path. niyad Jul 2020 #32

Actually I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2020 #57

THANK YOU! MrsCoffee Jul 2020 #41

It's The Same With The P Word Me. Jul 2020 #9

Yes and putting it out as Trump's statement, get a little giggle at the vulgarity to women, while LizBeth Jul 2020 #50

Thank You For This Post Me. Jul 2020 #58

bingo mercuryblues Jul 2020 #63

+1 LizBeth Jul 2020 #68

Piece of shit meow2u3 Jul 2020 #10

+1 ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #69

k & r obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #16

I try not to use the word now, but I'll admit ... Whiskeytide Jul 2020 #23

It's getting so edhopper Jul 2020 #33

hmmmm CatWoman Jul 2020 #34

My wife uses that word once on a while mokawanis Jul 2020 #36

Mine does as well BannonsLiver Jul 2020 #62

Nah. Goodheart Jul 2020 #44

I agree. Hypocrisy at its best. LizBeth Jul 2020 #49

Agreed melman Jul 2020 #52

I'll never forget the time we got two collie puppies from this lady who bred them BannonsLiver Jul 2020 #53

I got a warning on DU for using the word bit_h I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2020 #55

A bitch is a female dog. It is used at dog shows. marie999 Jul 2020 #56

Men (and some women). demmiblue Jul 2020 #59

Have you ever heard the phrase, "she's a dog," referring to someone's looks - Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #71

Sorry I used it and raised your hackles. not_the_one Jul 2020 #60

The "original word" may indeed convey hate, stupidity and arrogance of a person. MrsCoffee Jul 2020 #67

Both those slurs are gendered obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #75

Nuance Captain Stern Jul 2020 #61

I thought the term "Karen" was created for people Steelrolled Jul 2020 #72

oh, that is so what it is almost always used for now obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #76

Bitch. GeorgeGist Jul 2020 #74