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scarletwoman

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32. The phrase is BANDIED ABOUT, not "bantered about".

Fri Jun 20, 2014, 09:11 PM

Jun 2014

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/banter

ban·ter {ban-ter}

noun
1. an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery. verb (used with object)
2. to address with banter; chaff.
verb (used without object)
3. to use banter.
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Synonyms
1. badinage, joking, jesting, pleasantry, persiflage. 2. tease, twit; ridicule, deride, mock.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bandied

ban·dy {ban-dee}

verb (used with object), ban·died, ban·dy·ing.
1. to pass from one to another or back and forth; give and take; trade; exchange: to bandy blows; to bandy words.
2. to throw or strike to and fro or from side to side, as a ball in tennis.
3. to circulate freely: to bandy gossip.
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Synonyms
1. reciprocate, interchange, swap, barter.

So naturally, as someone who feels strongly about language and correct usage, I voted I voted "yes" in your poll, since why should anyone object to good-natured raillery?

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Is the c word a word you would like to see bantered about DU often? [View all] boston bean Jun 2014 OP

Honestly couldn't care less Egnever Jun 2014 #1

That word should not be used. There are rules to this site. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #2

IMHO there is no rule against using it. Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #12

It is disruptive and should not be used imo. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #13

Unfortunately, your opinion (and mine) don't matter Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #18

Well sop alerts can be used. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #19

Sure, but hosts will look for a reason to leave the OP unlocked (as they should) Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #22

The first question any GD host should ask is whether it's violating the SOP... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #28

Quite right. Nothing in the sparse language of the SOP empowers GD hosts to lock Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #33

There is a rule against bigotry BainsBane Jun 2014 #15

And that rareness of admin action is what informs my opinion. Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #16

And it certainly is read that way by others BainsBane Jun 2014 #17

I'd especially like to see people stop pretending they are George Carlin BainsBane Jun 2014 #3

Same here. Louisiana1976 Jun 2014 #31

1,000,000 ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #42

Prohibiting that word is fine for the DU community whatchamacallit Jun 2014 #4

I shudder when I see that and similar words in Titles on DU. n/t lamp_shade Jun 2014 #5

On DU? No. mokawanis Jun 2014 #6

Judge the merit of every word by its intent and the context of its use. . . Journeyman Jun 2014 #7

Hey! Sissyk Jun 2014 #23

Well said. n/t Laelth Jun 2014 #45

Yes.. sendero Jun 2014 #50

This.We need a hefty dose of this here at DU. Great post! n/t ms liberty Jun 2014 #51

+1 Gidney N Cloyd Jun 2014 #62

I like Carlins work... Lancero Jun 2014 #8

No, but unfortunately it's necessary to discuss TheCowsCameHome Jun 2014 #9

Oh, of course. Because I know when people use it, it's a shtick. That makes it OK. Brickbat Jun 2014 #10

Absolutely KamaAina Jun 2014 #11

How about we all just substitute with Coulter? There's even a FireFox plug-in for that. Electric Monk Jun 2014 #14

Preferably not, but it honestly depends on the context. AverageJoe90 Jun 2014 #20

I compare it on the same level as douche bag. dilby Jun 2014 #21

I hope those who voted yes just start doing it. Starry Messenger Jun 2014 #24

I dunno Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #25

I don't know if it is different standards for offensiveness, or if it is simply that different Squinch Jun 2014 #48

Yawn, yet another Glitterati Jun 2014 #26

Actually, it is someone asking a question to find out other people's opinions. Not sure how that's Squinch Jun 2014 #46

I don't use that word, and I don't favor it being bantered about regularly on DU, BUT..... Paladin Jun 2014 #27

It's misogynist . orpupilofnature57 Jun 2014 #29

The operative word here is often. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2014 #30

The phrase is BANDIED ABOUT, not "bantered about". scarletwoman Jun 2014 #32

LOL! polly7 Jun 2014 #39

thank you pleinair Jun 2014 #40

No, but I wouldn't censor it. bluedigger Jun 2014 #34

Yep, "craptacular" should definitely be seen more often here, I think its humorous quinnox Jun 2014 #35

I'm not big on censorship, but I think the word is offensive davidpdx Jun 2014 #36

Why on earth should anyone care? It's just... TreasonousBastard Jun 2014 #37

"Class"? Sure, I'd love some intelligent discussion about class. Codeine Jun 2014 #38

I didn't vote but I honestly don't see the need for it on any occasion, D.U. has too many Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author mia Jun 2014 #43

The old C word didn't adequately revile women as the garbage cans for men's refuse that we are, so Squinch Jun 2014 #44

I can't believe the crap that has been allowed to be posted on here yesterday. newcriminal Jun 2014 #53

Well, you tried. I'm sorry your efforts didn't work but I, for one, appreciate them. Squinch Jun 2014 #66

+1 theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #70

No words should be banned Exposethefrauds Jun 2014 #47

Try yelling fire in a movie theater and see how far you get. Little Star Jun 2014 #71

The people supporting the use of and using c*nt are the same people who would use seaglass Jun 2014 #49

I passed on this poll, because... ms liberty Jun 2014 #52

If you mean the word cunt, I am a woman and I think women should be able to use it McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #54

I would hope your post isn't alerted on or hidden. boston bean Jun 2014 #55

I would never use it...too much negative baggage in today's American English. CTyankee Jun 2014 #58

I understand your reasoning and agree on many levels. boston bean Jun 2014 #59

Oh, in analysis its usage is fine, I agree... CTyankee Jun 2014 #68

Applying it to a candidate of your own party running for office is a bit over the top McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #60

Well, that is the nature of the misogynistic beast and the patriarchy, no? boston bean Jun 2014 #61

Sticks and stones... deathrind Jun 2014 #56

Bullshit. Bigoted language certainly harms. Little Star Jun 2014 #69

good lord we argue about silly shit here dembotoz Jun 2014 #57

Context counts. Hillary in 2016 has to exorcise Hillary 2008 and the sexist BS that went McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #63

bantered about? no. Used in some contexts? Sure. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #64

I think maybe you ought to read some of my postings boston bean Jun 2014 #65

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