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97. I know the word "anyone" is confusing

Reply to HappyMe (Reply #96)

Sun Dec 29, 2013, 06:23 PM

Dec 2013

Especially when you try and twist it to mean a specific group

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] woolldog Dec 2013 OP

wtf? simply creating this Op make me wonder more than what you posted. seabeyond Dec 2013 #1

Probably a response to another thread Scootaloo Dec 2013 #3

hmmm. k. not following the other threads. thanks. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #6

well this thread made me wonder: woolldog Dec 2013 #7

thank you for the clarification. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #9

you might want to add link to OP. otherwise, this may not go well. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #12

Only if you don't want to date gay men. MNBrewer Dec 2013 #46

I see a difference there treestar Dec 2013 #48

my phobia used to be that I'd date a woman and she'd end up being Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #312

Reminds me of that 80s movie treestar Dec 2013 #313

I'd make a joke about your post but Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #2

please do. woolldog Dec 2013 #8

Ehhh...I'm sure you wouldn't be offended Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #14

That 'joke' was a homophobic crap that should have gotten your arse kicked off DU. idwiyo Dec 2013 #49

It still might BainsBane Dec 2013 #51

I sure hope so. It makes me sick to even think that shit can be posted on DU. idwiyo Dec 2013 #54

Oh lighten up, Francis Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #56

Your 'joke' was insinuation that transwomen are 'fake', not 'real' women. That's homophobic to boot. idwiyo Dec 2013 #60

Actually it wasn't ...since body enhancement Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #69

Yes it was. You made that statement in a thread about transwomen. It was homophobic to boot. idwiyo Dec 2013 #79

Good lord, you clearly live to be offended Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #84

You clearly think that homophobia is not a big deal. A 'joke'. idwiyo Dec 2013 #88

Ohhh, now I'm homophobic because I won't Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #89

You insinuated that transwomen are 'fake'. That's why you woudn't date them, according to you. idwiyo Dec 2013 #94

Only if you make believe everyone getting plastic surgery Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #95

According to you sex reassignment surgery is the same as plastic surgery. That's homophobic to boot. idwiyo Dec 2013 #99

The fact that both surgeries are changing the natural body Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #101

The fact that you believe that some women are 'fake' because they were born with idwiyo Dec 2013 #107

If you're offended by the fact that surgeries to create a vagina Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #109

You just openly insinuated that women who are born with wrong genitalia are not 'natural'. idwiyo Dec 2013 #116

Jaysus...even with the additional explanation Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #117

You posted a homophobic post and it was hidden. Your attempt to dig yourself out of shithole idwiyo Dec 2013 #128

Neat trick...make a general statement that has no reference to sexuality Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #131

You posted a homophobic post in a thread about transwomen. Keep digging. idwiyo Dec 2013 #140

It was a question about dating transgendered women Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #142

Keep trying to make an excuse for your homophobic post? Keep digging. idwiyo Dec 2013 #145

You keep using that word. I do not think it means Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #147

There is no difference between transphobia and homophobia. Your hidden post was homophobic. idwiyo Dec 2013 #153

How do you know it wasn't just anti-woman? Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #155

Are you, in fact, "just" anti-woman? cyberswede Dec 2013 #170

Bahahahaha! Unbelievable!! Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #171

Jees, I forgot to consider that you might be a gay/bi- male who hates plastic surgery and idwiyo Dec 2013 #180

Some people need plastic surgery. Get the fuck over yourself. nt RedCappedBandit Dec 2013 #240

You are a gay man posting 'I don't date women with fake parts'? I should have considered that? idwiyo Dec 2013 #172

Hahahahaha!! Desperate to be offended Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #175

You posted a homophobic statement is the thread about dating transwomen. It was hidden idwiyo Dec 2013 #192

Hahahahaha!! I'll have to remember the word "anyone" Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #194

Your hidden post was homophobic. It was not a 'joke'. It was deliberate bigoted insult. Keep digging idwiyo Dec 2013 #197

Is the word "anyone" as insulting as "everyone" Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #198

'fake vaginas' in reference to transwomen is what made your post homophobic. Deal with it. idwiyo Dec 2013 #200

gay and bisexual men are not 'anti woman'. Bluenorthwest Dec 2013 #229

I'm counting the days... cyberswede Dec 2013 #156

I read your link, and checked the rest of profile. Am counting the days with you... idwiyo Dec 2013 #167

He won't be here long. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #121

I didn't look at his profile but I am not surprised at all. Hopefully it wouldn't be much longer. idwiyo Dec 2013 #135

Gone for a couple months starting Jan 6, minimum. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #138

Of course! Totally forgot about new rules. Thank you for reminding me! idwiyo Dec 2013 #143

Way. eom uppityperson Dec 2013 #160

6 hidden now. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #205

And flagged for review. Ms. Toad Dec 2013 #211

Excellent, thanks for the good news. Flagged for review, can't post til Admin says he can. uppityperson Dec 2013 #212

I bet a pepperoni he's gone for good A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #214

Thank you for great news, missed it. Thank you jurors! idwiyo Dec 2013 #218

So I Guess You Answered the Original Post -- On the Road Dec 2013 #227

I am assuming you are complitely ignorant so I will explain. idwiyo Dec 2013 #231

I Am Happy to Refer to Someone as "She" On the Road Dec 2013 #232

Do you refer to other women in your life as 'she' just as a matter of social convention? idwiyo Dec 2013 #234

Thank you for your efforts to educate these bigoted posters. Jamastiene Dec 2013 #268

Thank you, you made me blush. :) I don't know how else to deal with this problem. idwiyo Dec 2013 #270

Thank you cinnabonbon Dec 2013 #287

Very succinct and concise explanation. Feral Child Dec 2013 #284

Making a point of publicly displaying those preferences BainsBane Dec 2013 #63

Thank god I didn't say anything about not liking bleached hair Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #73

Insinuating that transwomen are 'fake' is homophobic bigotry. You did just that by posting idwiyo Dec 2013 #83

I didn't say anything about transwomen...I said women Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #86

You insinuated that transwomen are 'fake' by posting your bigoted shit in a thread about transwomen. idwiyo Dec 2013 #91

Your inference doesn't mean I implied it Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #103

You sure did, that's why your homophobic post was hidden. idwiyo Dec 2013 #184

You keep using the wrong word Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #187

There is no difference between transphobia and homophobia. Your hidden post was homophobic. idwiyo Dec 2013 #191

Hahahahaha! You keep using the wrong word Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #193

Homophobia encompasses a range of negative attitudes and feelings toward LGBTQ community. idwiyo Dec 2013 #195

Post removed Post removed Dec 2013 #196

Anti-cacophobic means 'against fear of ugliness'. Are you implying that transwomen are cacophobic? idwiyo Dec 2013 #199

well, he already told us the he could be a gay or bisexual man who is anti woman. boston bean Dec 2013 #202

Account status: Flagged for review A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #208

well, at least he's been put on hold for now. boston bean Dec 2013 #209

he is anti-women and 'anti fear of ugliness' gay/bi- male who doesn't date women with 'fake' vaginas idwiyo Dec 2013 #210

He's been PPR'd BainsBane Dec 2013 #245

Great news! Thank you! idwiyo Dec 2013 #246

YOU lighten up! Texasgal Dec 2013 #185

Hahahaha! I didn't realize plastic surgery was so popular Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #188

This had nothing to do with plastic surgery Texasgal Dec 2013 #221

Having a personal preference, not necessarily, Ms. Toad Dec 2013 #203

We won't have to hear from him for 3 months given the Aerows Dec 2013 #174

Good! K&R! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2013 #182

If he survives the review, Ms. Toad Dec 2013 #215

I didn't realize fake teeth and fake hair Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #52

That wasn't all you said. Go ahead, repeat and defend the rest of it too. idwiyo Dec 2013 #58

Do only the transgendered get boob jobs? Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #59

Keep digging. Your post was, and still is a homophobic bigoted crap. idwiyo Dec 2013 #65

Only to people who think plastic surgery Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #67

According to your statement transwomen are 'fake'. You obviously think that sex reassignment surgery is idwiyo Dec 2013 #78

Of course...because there's no possible way Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #80

You also said fake vaginas. BainsBane Dec 2013 #72

Never heard of vaginal reconstruction? Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #74

Keep it up BainsBane Dec 2013 #76

I didn't make a mistake unless it was assuming Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #77

You clearly believe that sex reassignment surgery is the same as plastic surgery. idwiyo Dec 2013 #105

Hahahahaha! You're going to just make up things Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #106

Keep digging. There is no excuse for homophobia. It's sick, ans so was your original post. idwiyo Dec 2013 #110

I didn't backpedal from anything. I made a joke Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #111

You posted a homophobic statement and it was hidden. It was not a 'joke'. idwiyo Dec 2013 #119

I made no reference to anyone's sexuality Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #122

You did. Starting with your hidden homophobic post. idwiyo Dec 2013 #132

Bahahahha...I guess the word "anyone" Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #134

Your purely homophobic post in a thread about transgender women told me all I need to know. idwiyo Dec 2013 #137

Calling me a homophobe doesn't make me homophobic Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #141

Posting homophobic statements does make one a homophobe. Keep digging. idwiyo Dec 2013 #148

I made no such statements Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #149

Maybe not "statements" but "statement" for sure. uppityperson Dec 2013 #161

Nope Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #162

Evidently the admins thought it over and Rex Dec 2013 #239

About damn time too. I called it withinn the first 10 posts. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2013 #314

Same here, that username alone made me think Rex Dec 2013 #315

I know right? When you come out right away talking about "you people are Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2013 #317

Sidestep until the cows come home. HappyMe Dec 2013 #87

Oh lord...you guys really need to think before you react Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #90

Oh lord - you really need to think. HappyMe Dec 2013 #92

Clearly I put more thought into my post than you did Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #93

lol! HappyMe Dec 2013 #96

I know the word "anyone" is confusing Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #97

. Ms. Toad Dec 2013 #201

He has more than 100 posts, hopefully admin will get rid of him when new rules kick in. idwiyo Dec 2013 #213

But he is now flagged for review. Ms. Toad Dec 2013 #216

Thanks gawd for that. I was getting really sick reading all the shit he posted. Thank you, jury! idwiyo Dec 2013 #217

Jury results Zorra Dec 2013 #219

"BS has been here a month too long already." A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #220

Good to see the jury gave this poster a much needed time-out. Ms. Toad Dec 2013 #222

That one is gone, a banned troll now. Rex Dec 2013 #237

Thanks! Zorra Dec 2013 #238

I just read the post and I do not find it funny at all. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #112

I'm not surprised by your post at all Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #114

your joke was disgusting and will be remembered. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #115

Some can think about it Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #118

I am not one of those people. I have a sense of humor and I found no humor in what you posted. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #120

Eh.. Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #123

just behave. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #124

Okay. I really wasn't trying to offend anyone Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #126

ok fair enough. Please say no such things again. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #129

"REMINDER AND UPDATE: Five hidden posts and you can't post"= Flameout? uppityperson Dec 2013 #127

I can't help what's alerted on or the vote of the jury Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #133

You can't help what's alerted on or voted to be hidden? Seriously?You can't help posting nasty stuff uppityperson Dec 2013 #136

I didn't realize the only people who had plastic surgery Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #139

I didn't realize that someone is forcing you to write nasty stuff and continue to defend it. Shall I uppityperson Dec 2013 #144

Whatever Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #146

And some live to be offensive uppityperson Dec 2013 #157

I can't help how you interpret things Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #158

You can help how you post offensive things though. Or wait, is that person still holding you hostage uppityperson Dec 2013 #159

I will not apologize for your interpretation Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #163

You won't apologize for being offensive. Yeah yeah yeah. We get it. Goodbye. uppityperson Dec 2013 #164

I won't apologize for your interpretations Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #165

Just put 'em on ignore. Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #181

Thanks for the advice. Probably a good idea Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #189

Why am I not surprised you are defending JTFrog Dec 2013 #224

Same reason I'm not surprised to find you attacking. Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #242

Indeed. JTFrog Dec 2013 #271

Pardon me if I don't find homophobic bigotry funny. Do you think his post was a funny 'joke'? idwiyo Dec 2013 #250

I'm sure it was an utter outrage. Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #251

Well, it's good to see that somebody has picked up the fallen torch A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #252

I was thinking of putting it up on e-bay. Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #253

No, keep it, it looks good with your pitchfork. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #254

Why thank you! Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #255

I'd say the torch pretty much dominates your outfit. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #256

Would you? Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #258

There are a lot of options between A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #259

Are there? Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #261

"I am assured that nothing is funny, ever." Is that what you think? Homophobia can be funny? idwiyo Dec 2013 #257

Guy's hidden posts are of a pattern. A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #272

I've noticed an odd correlation... those who often use the petulance term 'outrage brigade LanternWaste Dec 2013 #262

That -is- odd. Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #265

But, that in turn....... Amaril Dec 2013 #275

Meh. [nt] Jester Messiah Dec 2013 #283

Your joke was a transphobic piece of shit. NuclearDem Dec 2013 #280

I'd joke about it too Shankapotomus Dec 2013 #17

I'm outraged by your admission Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #20

well I never! woolldog Dec 2013 #24

I imagine "uptight" is quite often used LanternWaste Dec 2013 #233

As usual, LW is on point... nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #300

Huh? arcane1 Dec 2013 #4

... freshwest Dec 2013 #5

The parallel you draw is similar to the other thread LittleBlue Dec 2013 #10

Am I phobic for not dating people I'm not attracted to? Aerows Dec 2013 #11

This thread is a really bad idea pintobean Dec 2013 #13

ugh woolldog Dec 2013 #16

Yep Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #22

Too many actively looking to offend people, too. Iggo Dec 2013 #28

Yup. Takes two to tango, or insert other expression assholes like to use... n/t nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #301

Seems as though that you were offended, no? boston bean Dec 2013 #35

Honestly? woolldog Dec 2013 #43

Or, they have good reason to be. pintobean Dec 2013 #39

Much as there are too many people on DU actively attempting and defending things that are intended t LanternWaste Dec 2013 #264

The other thread was just as bad Aerows Dec 2013 #19

I figured that out - your edit pintobean Dec 2013 #23

I didn't post in it either Aerows Dec 2013 #40

Agreed. That thread is idiocy incarnate. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2013 #64

the op is doing Niceguy1 Dec 2013 #108

You made your point there ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2013 #15

It appears Aerows Dec 2013 #179

Not sure, but you DO sound like an asshole. closeupready Dec 2013 #18

how so? woolldog Dec 2013 #21

You are making light of serious matters closeupready Dec 2013 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #27

Here 4 years and doesn't get that. pintobean Dec 2013 #30

what are other DU members saying offends them? woolldog Dec 2013 #34

Hahahaha! Blanket Statements Dec 2013 #41

Unrec. Iggo Dec 2013 #26

The one benefit of this OP BainsBane Dec 2013 #29

Exactly! boston bean Dec 2013 #32

How does the saying go? BainsBane Dec 2013 #37

We've had Paglia, Dilbert, now this... boston bean Dec 2013 #45

Yes. This x 1000. Very, very clear. closeupready Dec 2013 #33

It's a movement! Squinch Dec 2013 #102

Why, oh why? HappyMe Dec 2013 #31

Why oh why must it be this way... aikoaiko Dec 2013 #98

No, you're just a person who can't tell the difference between... Shandris Dec 2013 #36

A serious question etherealtruth Dec 2013 #38

Purely conjecture (but educated conjecture), but I think its... Shandris Dec 2013 #42

And in the trash it goes ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #44

This post was tacky. n-t Logical Dec 2013 #47

Are you trying to imply that transwomen are not 'real' women? idwiyo Dec 2013 #50

I believe that the hidden HappyMe Dec 2013 #61

So do I. The OP of course will either ignore the question or run. idwiyo Dec 2013 #68

addressed woolldog Dec 2013 #151

You didn't answer my question. Your link is the reason why I asked you this specific question. idwiyo Dec 2013 #166

well there is one other difference... scheming daemons Dec 2013 #225

Any woman you date might be infertile. You take your chances. idwiyo Dec 2013 #228

no... scheming daemons Dec 2013 #236

If he ends the relationship only because he thinks that trans- means she is not a 'real' woman is idwiyo Dec 2013 #293

As a gay man I do not get you question. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #53

Here's my interpretation Tobin S. Dec 2013 #57

That's not it at all NoOneMan Dec 2013 #62

thanks. I admit to be afraid of some straight guys but that does not mske them homophobic at all. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #66

10-4 Tobin S. Dec 2013 #75

Could you elaborate a little please? Soundman Dec 2013 #82

I get afraid sometimes that some men do not like gay guys and will get violent. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #223

That's a reasonable fear. Feral Child Dec 2013 #292

In itself, no Prophet 451 Dec 2013 #55

nope, we all are attracted to different sorts, does not mean its bigoted loli phabay Dec 2013 #70

You're clearly guilty of something. MannyGoldstein Dec 2013 #71

Yep. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2013 #81

If you're referencing something maybe you should include a link Kurska Dec 2013 #85

Trashing. Squinch Dec 2013 #100

you asking that question makes me believe you are a homophobic JI7 Dec 2013 #104

Yes, part. in light of all the follow-up 'clarifications' closeupready Dec 2013 #125

Of course not. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #113

The fact that you've posted just to ask this question... liberalmuse Dec 2013 #130

My sources say Shankapotomus Dec 2013 #150

no, not homophobic Skittles Dec 2013 #152

good one woolldog Dec 2013 #154

not a joke Skittles Dec 2013 #168

it's your opinion. woolldog Dec 2013 #173

if you didn't care you would not be here whining Skittles Dec 2013 #178

lol woolldog Dec 2013 #186

People suffer from lifelong discrimination, but not to worry, woolldog is both amused and bemused alcibiades_mystery Dec 2013 #285

where did I say I was amused? woolldog Dec 2013 #288

More than simply Skittle's opinion... it's shared. LanternWaste Dec 2013 #235

I don't think she was making a joke JanMichael Dec 2013 #169

you're certainly entitled to your opinion, Jan. woolldog Dec 2013 #176

yes there is. Your kindergarten JanMichael Dec 2013 #183

No. No way woolldog Dec 2013 #190

What a silly post! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2013 #177

I think I get it. Skip Intro Dec 2013 #204

yes. woolldog Dec 2013 #289

I'll bet you didn't expect over 200 replies. jessie04 Dec 2013 #206

150 of the replies are the same two people going back and forth scheming daemons Dec 2013 #226

I certainly didn't anticipate this post being so controversial. nt woolldog Dec 2013 #267

Perhaps it's because you're insensitive Feral Child Dec 2013 #294

That means roughly 90-something percent of everyone on Earth is a homophobe, then. Jamaal510 Dec 2013 #207

Your question is a daft and redundant thing which answers itself. Bluenorthwest Dec 2013 #230

A better question, do YOU think it is homophobic? Rex Dec 2013 #241

Obviously I don't. woolldog Dec 2013 #263

Then why ask the question? Rex Dec 2013 #269

because I am interested in different points of view. nt woolldog Dec 2013 #279

If you say so. Rex Dec 2013 #281

Do you any fear or contempt for gay men or lesbians. ... spin Dec 2013 #243

One accomplishment of this thread: A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2013 #244

+1 idwiyo Dec 2013 #249

Grave dance appropriate for that one alcibiades_mystery Dec 2013 #286

Maybe. NCTraveler Dec 2013 #247

All that tells me is that you are heterosexual. arthritisR_US Dec 2013 #248

I think it's wonderful. nt woolldog Dec 2013 #266

That being the case, then why would you question arthritisR_US Dec 2013 #273

.... woolldog Dec 2013 #277

I have gay buddies, both male and female. The males arthritisR_US Dec 2013 #295

thoughtful response. woolldog Dec 2013 #296

If you have to ask if you are homophobic, Jamastiene Dec 2013 #260

um, yeah woolldog Dec 2013 #291

Lol. NealK Dec 2013 #297

No it didn't. woolldog Dec 2013 #299

Yeah, sure. NealK Dec 2013 #304

Nope. The point flew right over your head. Jamastiene Dec 2013 #302

Absolutely. NealK Dec 2013 #306

What kind of attitude? woolldog Dec 2013 #307

You really have to ask? NealK Dec 2013 #309

Judging from the question? Probably not, but judging from the posts of yours I've seen over the past LanternWaste Dec 2013 #274

"judging from the posts of yours I've seen over the past week or two" woolldog Dec 2013 #282

That depends on the reason you do not date men AuntPatsy Dec 2013 #276

I appreciate your hypothesis...... Swede Atlanta Dec 2013 #278

WTF are you talking about? That's literally the dumbest question I've ever seen asked on DU. nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #290

+1000! NealK Dec 2013 #298

+100000 Katashi_itto Dec 2013 #303

why'd u rec this thread then? woolldog Dec 2013 #305

For exposure. NealK Dec 2013 #308

If you felt it necessary to post this appropos of nothing, then... Deep13 Dec 2013 #310

Do you believe that transwomen are 'gay man who pretend to be women'? idwiyo Dec 2013 #311

"Do you believe that transwomen are gay man who pretend to be women"? woolldog Dec 2013 #316

You are probably a homophobe Bradical79 Dec 2013 #318