Offensive language on the boards (rock, single, American, African)

_Spinning_ · 07-07-2006, 04:48 PM

Nothing offends me.

Merkaba · 07-07-2006, 05:09 PM

It's a very hard word to navigate. When a black person says it it's ok? When a black person says it to a white friend it's still ok? Because the black guy said it? what about when a white guy says it to a black friend and the black guy doesn't mind? Is it still out of order for the white guy to say it? Or when two white guys say it to each other?

It's now often it's used in a positive light, often as a replacement of 'mate' or 'brother'. It's almost become another word for 'hommie' or friend. On MB thats how it's used 98% of the time.

But there is still the ofensive ring to it, so like rar said, we'd do better to not use it at all.

littleknowitall · 07-07-2006, 05:29 PM

so wait, your saying that 98 % of the time it's an ok word to use but just incase lets get rid of it??

right-track · 07-07-2006, 05:50 PM

Many years ago, when I had knees, I used to play in a Sunday Football league.
Before the game the ref gave us all a lecture on verbal abuse.
I said. "So if I call you a ****...you'll send me off?"
He said. "Yes"
So I said. "What if I only think your a ****?".
He said. "Those are your private thoughts, thats your perogative".
So me being a gobby smartarse at the time said. "I think your a ****!"

He sent me off for ungentlemanly conduct. True story.

There's a point in there somewhere...don't quite know what it is, but it's in there somewhere.

Merkaba · 07-07-2006, 05:50 PM

^^ Moley, I'm going to upset a few people and say it doesn't bother me eather. But it seems that all of a sudden, over the last I don't know, 24 hours, everyone thinks the word is the now worst thing in the world. I mean what can you do? It's never bothered anyone up until a day ago and then boom, we're all racist.

littleknowitall · 07-07-2006, 06:00 PM

i ant to know how many black people have actually complained?

Laces Out Dan! · 07-07-2006, 06:37 PM

I have no problem with Nigga....****** on the other hand sounds durogatory (SP?)

draxus · 07-07-2006, 08:52 PM

Nigga isnt really a problem, but ****** is offensive considering the background of it.

Reznorslave · 07-07-2006, 08:54 PM

words do not offend me

sleepy jack · 07-07-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draxus

Nigga isnt really a problem, but ****** is offensive considering the background of it.

What the hell is the background to nigga then? You realize, regardless of what people say nigga still comes from ******, right?

View Poll Results: Which of these words do find to be offensive?
Nigga	0	0%
******	8	22.86%
Both of them	10	28.57%
Neither of them	17	48.57%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

07-07-2006, 05:09 PM	#32 (permalink)
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,885	It's a very hard word to navigate. When a black person says it it's ok? When a black person says it to a white friend it's still ok? Because the black guy said it? what about when a white guy says it to a black friend and the black guy doesn't mind? Is it still out of order for the white guy to say it? Or when two white guys say it to each other? It's now often it's used in a positive light, often as a replacement of 'mate' or 'brother'. It's almost become another word for 'hommie' or friend. On MB thats how it's used 98% of the time. But there is still the ofensive ring to it, so like rar said, we'd do better to not use it at all. __________________ She thinks I'm a reclusive genius, she's going to be very disappointed when she finds out i'm a reclusive wanker

07-07-2006, 05:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,885	^^ Moley, I'm going to upset a few people and say it doesn't bother me eather. But it seems that all of a sudden, over the last I don't know, 24 hours, everyone thinks the word is the now worst thing in the world. I mean what can you do? It's never bothered anyone up until a day ago and then boom, we're all racist. __________________ She thinks I'm a reclusive genius, she's going to be very disappointed when she finds out i'm a reclusive wanker

07-07-2006, 06:37 PM	#37 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	I have no problem with Nigga....****** on the other hand sounds durogatory (SP?) __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

07-07-2006, 08:52 PM	#38 (permalink)
draxus Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canton, Georgia Posts: 94	Nigga isnt really a problem, but ****** is offensive considering the background of it. __________________ Is'nt Here Just there With a T in front of it? So therefore, i am not here, ponder that for a moment.

07-07-2006, 04:48 PM	#31 (permalink)
_Spinning_ Inexplicably Back Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 830	Nothing offends me.

07-07-2006, 05:29 PM	#33 (permalink)
littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	so wait, your saying that 98 % of the time it's an ok word to use but just incase lets get rid of it??

07-07-2006, 05:50 PM	#34 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Many years ago, when I had knees, I used to play in a Sunday Football league. Before the game the ref gave us all a lecture on verbal abuse. I said. "So if I call you a **...you'll send me off?" He said. "Yes" So I said. "What if I only think your a ?". He said. "Those are your private thoughts, thats your perogative". So me being a gobby smartarse at the time said. "I think your a **!" He sent me off for ungentlemanly conduct. True story. There's a point in there somewhere...don't quite know what it is, but it's in there somewhere.

07-07-2006, 06:00 PM	#36 (permalink)
littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	i ant to know how many black people have actually complained?

07-07-2006, 08:54 PM	#39 (permalink)
Reznorslave The Perfect Drug Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A Warm Place Posts: 287	words do not offend me __________________ I still recall the taste of your tears Echoing your voice just like the ringing in my ears My favorite dreams of you still wash ashore Scraping through my head till I don't want to sleep Anymore