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Starry Messenger

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16. I fail to see the personal attack in politely trying to get someone to use left-wing language

Reply to mopinko (Reply #14)

Sat Jul 21, 2012, 06:11 PM

Jul 2012

that is commonly preferred on a progressive website. I was alarmed to see the phrase "sexual preference", as it is a term that is routinely corrected by LGBT members on DU when it is used.

I didn't alert, I took the opportunity to educate and dealt with the issue as an adult and a responsible host for all members who peruse this forum. If his point had been clear, I would not have felt the need to seek clarification and correction.

I alerted on the personal attack that ensued, but the results were in favor of NYC-SKP, which is fine. The process works and I see no further need to discuss it, since NYC-SKP is now educated on current thought on the subject. He clarified his point in the discussion in a way that is now more clear.

Thank you for your input.

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Common Core Standards:"... Homosexuals Do Not Exist." [View all] Smarmie Doofus Jul 2012 OP

Bullshit alert. I'm no supporter of common core, but.... NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #1

Yeah, yeah. So, can you provide some actual evidence that the "actual standards"... Smarmie Doofus Jul 2012 #2

Sure, as soon as you can name a particular standard that has a chance in hell of passing... NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #4

"Sexual orientation" is the accepted phrase. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #5

I certainly accept the phrase, but does Texas and Utah? NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #6

Your point was not clear, it looked like you were using an incorrect phrase. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #7

Fuck that shit, starry messenger. I mean it, fuck. that. shit. Posting to my Journal. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #8

Are you intoxicated? Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #9

What a lovely thought. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #10

I thought you said you were using it to highlight the bigoted ideas in other states. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #12

YOU called it a mistake. I was making a point about the likelihood of CC being adopted. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #13

we would not have deleted it. mopinko Jul 2012 #14

I fail to see the personal attack in politely trying to get someone to use left-wing language Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #16

Jury results: Ptah Jul 2012 #17

Using quotes is the expected and accepted usage obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #18

Nice mouth. Do you kiss your mother with that mouth? yardwork Jul 2012 #20

Hi, yardwork. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #21

Unless you are gay, you don't get to tell me what is and isn't homophobic. yardwork Jul 2012 #23

Since Yardwork is gay, her "reality" is what is authentic obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #24

When a person says 'sexual preference' I count that person as a bigot. When they are told it is Bluenorthwest Jul 2012 #26

Yardwork. I almost embarrassed myself. I feel really badly for you and hope you a better life. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #22

I'm sorry about your mom. The meaning of the phrase I used is widely understood. yardwork Jul 2012 #25

Actually, there used to be some trepidation about all your eggs in one basket. mbperrin Jul 2012 #3

So, again, Common Core standards do not attempt to address every human grievance. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #11

hence the use of the term "common" mopinko Jul 2012 #15

Exactly, and thank you for re-railing my original comment onto the intended track. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #19