Riot Grrrl!

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 12-08-2010, 09:48 PM

Ugh. Thirtiesgirl... English is a living language. If people use the word Twat to mean "idiot" or "jerk" then that's what they mean. The origin or original meaning of the word is irrelevant. Do you really think any here think of a vagina as something negative? Or that Dayna, herself a woman, thinks of women negatively? D.ck is a common word, yet when used as an insult - it hardly implies that a person is like a penis. It implies he is arrogant or stupid.

So basically, who cares what words are supposed to mean. Focus on what they mean at the moment, in context. It makes speaking English a lot more fun.

~~Dirty~~ · 12-08-2010, 09:49 PM

Paloma, are you trying to show off your tattoo or your hairy legs? I am being dead serious, pic is too grainy to tell.

Also, I have an idea... Why don't you guys (whoops, I meant girls! Don't wanna sound anti feminist!!!) stop being so touchy on words that weren't even offensive to me in 1st grade. Perhaps quit trying your hardest to find something feminist as well.

Paedantic Basterd · 12-08-2010, 09:51 PM

Her tattoo is the feminist logo.

~~Dirty~~ · 12-08-2010, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedestrian

Her tattoo is the feminist logo.

I am not a feminist and did not know that. Thank you.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 12-08-2010, 09:55 PM

Stop using feminism like it's an insult. People like thirtiesgirl make it like a ****ing swearword when they nitpick everyone about their tiny little Non-PC blips and act like they caused the holocaust. Feminism is not a BAD thing. It's not about hating men, but thirtiesgirl, you sure seem to be actively engaging in a lot of man hate. I don't know if you know this, but it's not only females who suffer from oppression. Males are also under a lot of oppression, especially from their own fathers to be all that is "man". And you know what the sad thing is? A lot of women feed that. You need to realise that we are not our genders, we are PEOPLE.

I am a feminist, but I am a RATIONAL ONE and don't blame the problems of our gender on silly things like FLIPPANTLY USED WORDS.

FaSho · 12-08-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paloma

I am a feminist, but I am a RATIONAL ONE

Is that real?

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 12-08-2010, 10:08 PM

You're not funny

FaSho · 12-08-2010, 10:11 PM

Well I mean

Quote:

Originally Posted by boo boo

I have a lot of problems with feminism, or at least how a lot of feminists prevent themselves, and their idealization of what women should be like (which is to basically be men with vaginas, or so it seems these days at least) is just as oppressive and constricting as what they are rallying against. It's just hypocritical bullsh*t.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 12-08-2010, 10:13 PM

Feminism is basically just women standing up for themselves and being proud of being a woman. It's wanting to be seen for more than our vaginas and she sets us back by making our vaginas the most important thing and blaming men for it. It's the same with all big beliefs: don't shove it down someone's throat if you wanna get anywhere with it.

Mojo · 12-09-2010, 08:07 AM

Oh for Gods sake. Do we talk about anything else since thirtiesgirl joined?

Language evolves. The word "twat" is now NOT exclusively used to refer to a female body part and everyone knows this. You are entitled not to like the use of the word but if someone is using it as a generic insult and you know this to be the case, then why be offended? Just let it go.

Trying to force your opinion on people is something that others will visciously attack you for. It's insensitive, it's frustrating, it's insulting and it's disrespectful. Why should we care less about your opinions when you show ours so little respect by trying to force your shit on us? Stop bringing every little thing back to respect for women. I haven't seen you treat any of us with respect yet so just to let you know, you won't get any back.

12-08-2010, 09:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
~~Dirty~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 981	Paloma, are you trying to show off your tattoo or your hairy legs? I am being dead serious, pic is too grainy to tell. Also, I have an idea... Why don't you guys (whoops, I meant girls! Don't wanna sound anti feminist!!!) stop being so touchy on words that weren't even offensive to me in 1st grade. Perhaps quit trying your hardest to find something feminist as well. Last edited by Dirty; 12-08-2010 at 09:58 PM.

12-09-2010, 08:07 AM	#50 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Oh for Gods sake. Do we talk about anything else since thirtiesgirl joined? Language evolves. The word "twat" is now NOT exclusively used to refer to a female body part and everyone knows this. You are entitled not to like the use of the word but if someone is using it as a generic insult and you know this to be the case, then why be offended? Just let it go. Trying to force your opinion on people is something that others will visciously attack you for. It's insensitive, it's frustrating, it's insulting and it's disrespectful. Why should we care less about your opinions when you show ours so little respect by trying to force your shit on us? Stop bringing every little thing back to respect for women. I haven't seen you treat any of us with respect yet so just to let you know, you won't get any back. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

12-08-2010, 09:48 PM	#41 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	Ugh. Thirtiesgirl... English is a living language. If people use the word Twat to mean "idiot" or "jerk" then that's what they mean. The origin or original meaning of the word is irrelevant. Do you really think any here think of a vagina as something negative? Or that Dayna, herself a woman, thinks of women negatively? D.ck is a common word, yet when used as an insult - it hardly implies that a person is like a penis. It implies he is arrogant or stupid. So basically, who cares what words are supposed to mean. Focus on what they mean at the moment, in context. It makes speaking English a lot more fun.

12-08-2010, 09:51 PM	#43 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Her tattoo is the feminist logo.

12-08-2010, 09:55 PM	#45 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	Stop using feminism like it's an insult. People like thirtiesgirl make it like a ****ing swearword when they nitpick everyone about their tiny little Non-PC blips and act like they caused the holocaust. Feminism is not a BAD thing. It's not about hating men, but thirtiesgirl, you sure seem to be actively engaging in a lot of man hate. I don't know if you know this, but it's not only females who suffer from oppression. Males are also under a lot of oppression, especially from their own fathers to be all that is "man". And you know what the sad thing is? A lot of women feed that. You need to realise that we are not our genders, we are PEOPLE. I am a feminist, but I am a RATIONAL ONE and don't blame the problems of our gender on silly things like FLIPPANTLY USED WORDS.

12-08-2010, 10:08 PM	#47 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	You're not funny

12-08-2010, 10:13 PM	#49 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	Feminism is basically just women standing up for themselves and being proud of being a woman. It's wanting to be seen for more than our vaginas and she sets us back by making our vaginas the most important thing and blaming men for it. It's the same with all big beliefs: don't shove it down someone's throat if you wanna get anywhere with it.