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LanternWaste

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8. Is avoidance of intolerant language too difficult for clever people?

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Thu Jun 4, 2015, 04:03 PM

Jun 2015

Is avoidance of intolerant language too difficult for clever people? I'd have thought even an under-educated dullard like myself could grasp the obvious consequences of sexist and racist language (literal as well as intended) without confusion or hurting my brain too much.

Even more, I'd have thought that even an under-educated dullard like myself knows what is or is not sexist and racist language... again, without confusion.

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Just a thought [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 OP

Just stick to four or more word pejoratives. jeff47 Jun 2015 #1

OK, but... HassleCat Jun 2015 #2

Or Sherman A1 Jun 2015 #3

You want me to post it here? Ok, here goes NightWatcher Jun 2015 #4

Agreed. bunnies Jun 2015 #5

Be civil when you post, don't post insults or nasty language. It isn't that difficult. nt uppityperson Jun 2015 #6

Will George Carlin's 7 words be the guidepost? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2015 #7

"Doo doo, caca, poo poo..." KamaAina Jun 2015 #9

It's hard for Dick Cheney. lovemydog Jun 2015 #14

... Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2015 #23

+1 ChristianGrey Jun 2015 #26

Is avoidance of intolerant language too difficult for clever people? LanternWaste Jun 2015 #8

It's not hard to discern what racist and sexist slurs are.... bettyellen Jun 2015 #10

Well it can be when some people are constantly trying to expand the list. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #11

if in doubt, choose a better word that is not related to gender or race- EASY. bettyellen Jun 2015 #12

It's hard to avoid offending the easily offended. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #13

Or the perpetually peeved cwydro Jun 2015 #15

With sexist or racial slurs? I've met only a few conservative idiots in RL that needed to use them.. bettyellen Jun 2015 #18

IRL, most people don't get upset when they hear the "B-word" or "P-word." NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #21

I can easily and calmly correct some one. If THEY flip out, then they are the ass. bettyellen Jun 2015 #25

Oh it's not hard to figure out. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #29

Who gets to decide what is racist / sexist? NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #27

In other words we should censor ourselves even if we see nothing wrong with the word. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #28

at DU- you already agreed to, if you want to be here. bettyellen Jun 2015 #30

I'm well aware of the rules. The thing is - the rules on what can or cannot be said... NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #31

Just a thought, maybe it wasn't just the perjorative that got a troll banned. KittyWampus Jun 2015 #16

It's real simple, don't say anything you would not say to your mom or dad. Rex Jun 2015 #17

No one in GD will be able to help you with that. demmiblue Jun 2015 #19

All DUers need to know is every stigmatizing reference to mental illness is ok HereSince1628 Jun 2015 #20

What is a meta for? seveneyes Jun 2015 #22

The confusion is caused fadedrose Jun 2015 #24