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MineralMan

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23. Isn't it?

Fri Jul 28, 2017, 02:43 PM

Jul 2017

See, I'm thinking that the word "bitch" or its variants, when applied to a person is sorta, you know, sexist and misogynistic. That usage also reflects rather poorly on people who use it, I think.

But, everyone has a different point of view, I suppose.

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Please don't refer to any person with the word that means a female dog. [View all] MineralMan Jul 2017 OP

Agreed Eliot Rosewater Jul 2017 #1

Douche Bags... Docreed2003 Jul 2017 #51

Assholes. Everyone's got one. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #58

Yes, but not everyone IS one. eom Maeve Jul 2017 #84

I don't even refer to our dog by that term DBoon Jul 2017 #2

Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #3

You aren't supposed to post on here if you're younger than 13. Even if your mom says you can. Squinch Jul 2017 #4

Mom!!!! You told me you'd stop spying on me!!! WoonTars Jul 2017 #6

Believe me, kid. No one WANTS to be seeing what you've posted here. Squinch Jul 2017 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author WoonTars Jul 2017 #11

And yet here you are... WoonTars Jul 2017 #12

Your concession that you are under the age of 13, as your original post here suggests, is noted. Squinch Jul 2017 #13

Your concession that you are my mom, is likewise, noted. WoonTars Jul 2017 #14

And again, you are not allowed to post here at your age. Squinch Jul 2017 #15

Well, aren't you the clever person.... MineralMan Jul 2017 #5

Removed - I was abandoned by the person I was backing up. Towlie Jul 2017 #22

Well, see, I'm MineralMan, because I am a guy. MineralMan Jul 2017 #30

That's why you removed it? MrsCoffee Jul 2017 #47

It was an argument that "bitch" doesn't necessarily have any misogynistic content. Towlie Jul 2017 #49

Your post did argue that if he were a real feminist, he'd have called himself "Mineral Person." Squinch Jul 2017 #70

This would ruin the Rap music industry. Sneederbunk Jul 2017 #7

And that's unfortunate, but this is a political board. n/t pnwmom Jul 2017 #8

I'm only referring to DU. MineralMan Jul 2017 #10

I'm sorry, IMO- "trump is putins puppy" isn't the same :( Sunlei Jul 2017 #19

Isn't it? MineralMan Jul 2017 #23

no, I guess you haven't tried to run an obedience routine with a lagging bitch. embarrassing! Sunlei Jul 2017 #25

Yet another reason to support the request. mythology Jul 2017 #38

so it's win-win. nt TheFrenchRazor Jul 2017 #43

Some rappers Jamaal510 Jul 2017 #59

the entire american "music" industry would collapse if that happened nt msongs Jul 2017 #16

I'm not seeing what relevance that has to DU. MineralMan Jul 2017 #18

yes, they are, if you say Mr. Trump he gets a google alert and looks to see what we said about him! Sunlei Jul 2017 #21

Oh, I'd be willing to bet that Donald Trump has never even MineralMan Jul 2017 #24

I beg to differ, DU is the number 1 D messageboard in USA Sunlei Jul 2017 #26

Yes, so it is. Still, I would be very, very surprised MineralMan Jul 2017 #34

tweet some du topics to trumps gang 8-10k hits, depends on if the headline grabs his crazy eyes- Sunlei Jul 2017 #35

I do not use Twitter. So, I won't bother doing that. MineralMan Jul 2017 #36

I tweet @POTUS, @white house, @congress & senators frequently. not any more to trumps personal accou Sunlei Jul 2017 #40

Spot on. cwydro Jul 2017 #55

what we need is some good music! Sunlei Jul 2017 #28

Perhaps it should Skidmore Jul 2017 #67

I agree and support your request... defacto7 Jul 2017 #17

Thanks. I try very hard to be polite. MineralMan Jul 2017 #20

The trouble of words Blue_Adept Jul 2017 #27

Again, I'm not seeing how that applies to DU, really. MineralMan Jul 2017 #29

You used the word "goombah" in two separate posts Drahthaardogs Jul 2017 #83

The phrase, "A leopard cannot change its spots" springs immediately to mind nt Rob H. Jul 2017 #91

Thanks, MineralMan TeapotInATempest Jul 2017 #31

There are so many excellent words in the English language MineralMan Jul 2017 #32

Yes, we have all the best words! TeapotInATempest Jul 2017 #33

Good luck with that...Understand the sentiment, but forum policing HipChick Jul 2017 #37

Oh, sometimes it does. One such use was removed today. MineralMan Jul 2017 #39

I missed that today...thanks for letting me know what the context was HipChick Jul 2017 #41

I believe it was me who used the word today that was "removed" Pachamama Jul 2017 #42

well, be aware that a lot of us have no desire to "reclaim" those insults, and if you use them, TheFrenchRazor Jul 2017 #45

+1 mercuryblues Jul 2017 #48

Nope. I didn't see your post. MineralMan Jul 2017 #60

agreed; it should be self-evident that it is misogynist, but some people clearly don't care. nt TheFrenchRazor Jul 2017 #44

how about as a verb like Abu Pepe Jul 2017 #46

Oooh, how retro! Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #50

Thank you. nt DesertRat Jul 2017 #52

I cannot agree. I think freedom of expression is important; the disturbed can block the poster. Shrike47 Jul 2017 #53

no one is limiting your FOE, of course; just pointing out that words have meaning, and if you TheFrenchRazor Jul 2017 #65

Gentlemen are gentle men. Be one. VermontKevin Jul 2017 #54

In a very technical sense, I think you mean female canine Nevernose Jul 2017 #56

As an adult woman, I cannot agree to this. Are we allowed only certain pejoratives? DID NO-ONE WinkyDink Jul 2017 #57

Best post I have read in a long time. GulfCoast66 Jul 2017 #63

I do understand. Iggo Jul 2017 #61

I'm trying to think of who I'd use that term to describe sammythecat Jul 2017 #62

This is an important point: "Misogyny is offensive, not our language." Chemisse Jul 2017 #88

I agree. tammywammy Jul 2017 #64

Actually ... NanceGreggs Jul 2017 #66

Are some of you people kidding me............. Old Vet Jul 2017 #68

Yes. Seriosly. Call them something that doesn't depend on their gender to demean them. Squinch Jul 2017 #71

um, it's not either/or. some of us can walk and chew gum at the same time. just admit it, TheFrenchRazor Jul 2017 #74

I totally understand why you would not want it said here and I concur. usedtobedemgurl Jul 2017 #69

Every couple years DU has this argument, and despite demands to the contrary there is no consensus. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #72

+1000000000 - Completely Agree with all you said Pachamama Jul 2017 #73

Lol. cwydro Jul 2017 #75

This. n/t ms liberty Jul 2017 #86

Thank you! wryter2000 Jul 2017 #76

Is Bastard all right? Soxfan58 Jul 2017 #77

And jackass. Offensive to donkeys? elehhhhna Jul 2017 #81

is "stud muffen" offensive to all male horses and female cats? NCjack Jul 2017 #85

No, but it is deeply deeply hurtful to baked breakfast goods. elehhhhna Jul 2017 #90

I know dozens of women who embrace the term and use it often Orrex Jul 2017 #78

I often refer to myself get the red out Jul 2017 #79

Is that the only word ? Vinnie From Indy Jul 2017 #80

Um, you must be channeling lillypaddle Jul 2017 #82

Yea, we've had this discussion a few times. ms liberty Jul 2017 #87

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2017 #89

Bitches are terrific. Unfortunately, due to the mis-use of the word, talking about them Coventina Jul 2017 #92

Well I guess this thread will provide the people at FR and other right wing sites with some material Kentonio Jul 2017 #93