FYI - the c-word does not have a negative connotation for all people:

[MuseRider]

31. When a person is writing,

even if they are angry, they have a chance to rethink and change what they write before sending it on. He has been a member for a very long time, he knows the rules and the sensibilities of the forum. This stupid "he was quoting the post above so we would know what was said once it was gone" is ridiculous. It could have been done without saying what he said. It seemed very much like an opportunity to get by with something and he took it.

The thing about "it is just a word" is true until you are on the end of the word when it is used the way it is meant in most situations. Most men I know will not even flinch if you call them a gender specific word as an insult but they are rarely used to judge the recipient and all those like them in the horrific ways the c-word is used for women. Of course, things being what they are, I need to mention that I am not talking about ALL men. See how that works? I must use that little phrase, "not all men" constantly. Me thinks y'all are pretty sensitive but have a certain way you get around it without looking like "silly little babies".

When I was was little a relative of mine had a stash of very graphic written porn. I was a little girl, not older than 10 when I found it and was mesmerized since in the early 60's TV spouses still slept in separate beds. Much of it was the all powerful men and women were frequently being raped (of course they ended up loving it) but the prevailing word used for insults, verbal battery and disgust was that word. It will never fail to bring me to my knees when I hear it. It was not cute, funny nor a term of endearment.

If this site chooses to let this slide I don't think there is a chance I can participate. Once this starts it will be fair game against women with the word play. Hillary brings the worst out in some people and the backlash from the other side is already frightening to anticipate. Can't we please be civil here with regards to gender specific insults? I know insults in general are the norm but think about it and those you are harming. It can really be hard to read.