Has the world become too PC?

sidewinder · 11-27-2009, 04:04 PM

Yeah I think we're definitely too PC these days.

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music_phantom13 · 11-27-2009, 04:29 PM

Yeah or GTA... it had some minigame that wasn't used in the game where you ****ed your girlfriend, and people released a mod activating the code. They had to rerelease the game so it wasn't rated AO. That's just retarded, because it's something you have to actively search out and download to add to the game... stupid if you ask me.

Oh, and they also had lines like "Kill the Haitian ****heads" when fighting the Haitian gang, and Rockstar had to change the subtitles or be sued for racism...

NumberNineDream · 11-27-2009, 04:39 PM

Just look at the evolution of the "vampire" image. From the 1920's Nosferatu, the vampire that represents the incarnation of all sexual perversions to 2008's Twilight where we see a puritan representing the vampire race.
And still old people whine about what's happening with the kids of today, when they themselves have lived through the drugs and the orgies of the 60s.

I don't think anything actually goes these days, Tom&Jerry these days are considered pure violence.

**Janszoon** · 11-27-2009, 04:45 PM

I think one of the interesting things about political correctness is how it's become such a convenient dodge for bigots to defend themselves against criticism by simply accusing people around them of being too PC.

right-track · 11-27-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I think one of the interesting things about political correctness is how it's become such a convenient dodge for bigots to defend themselves against criticism by simply accusing people around them of being too PC.

It goes far deeper than that.
An example of political correctness gone wrong in the case of racism was made when some local government do-gooders decided it wasn't right to allow the George flag to be flown from the town halls on St. Georges day so as not to offend the local Asian communities.
The local Asian's were appalled at this bit of 'initiative' because it only went to fuel the distrust.
Instead of people thinking "fair enough" it caused an outrage and consequently had an adverse effect because the more ignorant among the population blamed the asians for being behind the idea.
In reality it couldn't have been further from the truth.
Political correctness is a dangerous thing and an insult to an individuals intelligence.

Astronomer · 11-27-2009, 04:44 PM

I think the main indication of political correctness gone overboard is the constant changing of certain terms or words to describe things in a constant battle to be 'politically correct.' After working with children with disabilities for a few years, the terms used to refer to the students constantly changed in order to be politically correct and inoffensive.

The same goes with many other aspects of society, including the correct terms to use to name a certain race, or job, or medical condition, everything. I think it's just crazy. I'll say a particular word or phrase and I'll get the, "Oh, that phrase isn't used anymore because it's not politically correct, now we say ______."

pourmeanother · 11-27-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

I think the main indication of political correctness gone overboard is the constant changing of certain terms or words to describe things in a constant battle to be 'politically correct.' After working with children with disabilities for a few years, the terms used to refer to the students constantly changed in order to be politically correct and inoffensive.

Yeah, is it still "differently abled"? I remember that term changing often, trying to spin it to be more positive. What was funny to me was that I got called out in training on time for saying "special needs", which, apparently, paints them in a negative light. But then I was taught that groups of them are called "special abilities clusters". Yes, because I'm sure they like being called SACs. Teehee, sack...

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mr dave · 11-27-2009, 05:07 PM

the worse thing about political correctness is that it encourages reverse racism and cultural segregation. the intent was good but the execution has proven flawed.... we don't make Ghettos anymore they're called 'Ethnic Villages'... it's OK now... it's a 'nice' term.

asshat · 12-08-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

the worse thing about political correctness is that it encourages reverse racism and cultural segregation. the intent was good but the execution has proven flawed.... we don't make Ghettos anymore they're called 'Ethnic Villages'... it's OK now... it's a 'nice' term.

I think that "reverse racism" is b.s.--first because racism is racism no matter who it's directed towards, and second because it's used by people who think that white guys are being opressed, which is another joke.

Political Correctness is stupid, but I don't think it's a case of one race opressing the others. I think it's a useful tool for white liberals, and big businesses to appear progressive while at the same time not taking any effort in stopping real discrimination.

..and n--ger was never a polite term, even amongst the southern slave masters.

Neapolitan · 12-08-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by asshat

I think that "reverse racism" is b.s.--first because racism is racism no matter who it's directed towards, and second because it's used by people who think that white guys are being opressed, which is another joke.

You are right you may believe "White guys" can not be oppressed. But there are people out there that don't like "Whites." It suprises me how many people believe "White guys" have a cake walk through life, and somehow there are immune to suffering, they have no cross to bare in life, and no tragedy befalls them.

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Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	I think the main indication of political correctness gone overboard is the constant changing of certain terms or words to describe things in a constant battle to be 'politically correct.' After working with children with disabilities for a few years, the terms used to refer to the students constantly changed in order to be politically correct and inoffensive. The same goes with many other aspects of society, including the correct terms to use to name a certain race, or job, or medical condition, everything. I think it's just crazy. I'll say a particular word or phrase and I'll get the, "Oh, that phrase isn't used anymore because it's not politically correct, now we say ______." __________________

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music_phantom13 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 942	Yeah or GTA... it had some minigame that wasn't used in the game where you **ed your girlfriend, and people released a mod activating the code. They had to rerelease the game so it wasn't rated AO. That's just retarded, because it's something you have to actively search out and download to add to the game... stupid if you ask me. Oh, and they also had lines like "Kill the Haitian **heads" when fighting the Haitian gang, and Rockstar had to change the subtitles or be sued for racism...