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In reply to the discussion: As someone who suffers from a medical condition called "MICROPENIS" [View all]Response to datasuspect (Reply #48)
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As someone who suffers from a medical condition called "MICROPENIS" [View all]
datasuspect
Dec 2012
OP
People who use the term "retarded" to critique an idea aren't referring to developmentally disabled
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#106
OK, but there's a difference between using the word "retarded" and saying that someone is
EOTE
Dec 2012
#113
I think people who make "compensating for a small penis" arguments are themselves attempting...
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#120
No, I think it's OK to point out that a person is COMPENSATING for their inadequacies when obsessed
EOTE
Dec 2012
#131
Just DU google "penis" and "guns". 970,000 results. Here, I'll do it for you...
NYC_SKP
Dec 2012
#21
As a 'feminazi', I am partially responsible for your 'condition'. You're welcome.
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#13
Testicles, wasn't he a mythilogical Greek hero? Hercules twin brother or something?
marble falls
Dec 2012
#124
I think the OP was posted with multiple purposes in mind, one of which was to serve as a Bozo trap
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#112
One doesn't really know whether the motives are genuine or it is just a Friday afternoon prank
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#114
Not to mention the fact that some of us are PROUD we don't have any penis at all. Are we people too?
patrice
Dec 2012
#56
Well, I was just trying to suggest that if others are characterizing it as dysmorphism, perhaps one
patrice
Dec 2012
#68
Oh, I DON"T like to make human suffering a competition. I'm just interested in the effects of
patrice
Dec 2012
#104
I am shocked but not at all surprised by the insensitivity and lack of empathy shown in replies
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#60
I just don't get why you have to go revealing such personal issues. Until you did...
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2012
#71
Would we be saying the same about people with cleft palletes or the obese or any other body issue?
progressoid
Dec 2012
#86
Would you apply the same standard to other disabilities? Other conditions? Other experiences?
lumberjack_jeff
Dec 2012
#108
No, I think the point is to divorce the guns=penis compensation canard.
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2012
#127
Not sure if this is a well-placed troll but I agree with the sentiment entirely. Also, SS or it
cecilfirefox
Dec 2012
#83
Joking about penis size or using it as a well however people use it in an argument is really going..
Kalidurga
Dec 2012
#93
Hey, I'm worse off. I actually believe I have a penis and a massive set of balls.
graywarrior
Dec 2012
#119
but, what about all the big cars and trucks and guns. what will people do?
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#132