Ashin Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 On the wild frontier called internet, it is common for people to say something offensive but subsequently declare that it is "okay" because they "don't mean it like that." I've always believed that if you don't mean something, you shouldn't say it. Likewise, when you say something, mean it. Some of these are so broadly used that you may have stopped thinking about them. So, I want to alert you of my expectations regarding language use. 1. Faggot (or variations). 2. Nigger (or variations). I don't care what you think you "mean" when you use these words. They have no place here. If someone is being an asshole, just call them that. If someone is your friend, just call them that. Say what you mean and drop the ugly context of these words. I chose the n-word because it is the one most commonly covered by the "don't mean it like that" blanket. But, to be clear, I tolerate no racial slurs. 3. Rape (or variations). Gamers love to rape things. It seems like every time they win, they rape. But this word has a specific meaning and it, too, is ugly. Casual use of this word is not female-friendly nor is it socially comfortable to me. 4. Retarded (or variations). I used to say this all the time until I had a roommate that worked with the mentally handicapped. It's the same as fag really - you're denigrating a group of people because you couldn't come up with a better vocabulary word. Our language has thousands of more interesting or creative ways for you to describe how you feel; pick one. 5. "That's gay." There are definitely times in life when we encounter things that are exceedingly gay, and they should be identified as such. For example, I think that pink elephant on the Delirium bottle is pretty gay. So are the two main characters in Supernatural. But when you think something is stupid, please say that it's stupid, not that it's gay. The gays have already been told that their immortal souls are burning in hell; they don't need to be blamed for bad game design on top of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negido Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I agree wholeheartedly! I have been guilty of some of these in the past, but I have learned that these are more offensive than my little mind thought previously. Also, the word "fulcrum" should also be banned. I hate that word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntyre Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks Ashin.. mind if I use this for our Chapter as well? I think it's a good reminder for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raer Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm guilty of most of those >,< I would like to blame my time in the military for most of them, but in the end it's my job to man up and "L2vocab." I'll definitely try to calm down my angry vocabulary. Also, why fulcrum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fera Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thank you for this. We've become so desensitized by the plethora of images and sound bytes that assault us every day that we forget -- language matters. But we're fortunate to speak a highly elastic tongue, with one of the largest lexicons on earth. I'd like to add something if I may.... calling someone a "douche" or any of its derivatives is tasteless, crass, and well, offensive. I think folks could find another way to express their discontent w/ someone without resorting to insulting/offending half the population (even if they are unaware of the slight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Why you picking on Sam and Dean, whatd they ever do to you...? EXCEPT SAVE THE WORLD!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntera Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 FULCRUM this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negido Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Also, why fulcrum? They are like the narc's of the inanimate object world. Their only purpose is to give leverage to other objects. And! I don't like the way the word sounds. FULCRUM this >:[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrlis Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I would like to blame my time in the military for most of them, but in the end it's my job to man up and "L2vocab." This. I have a switch that flips when I leave the base and walk into my house. It's necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stridur Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) http://hark.com/clips/kvqtrfrjps-all-you-got-to-do-is-say-earmuffs-to-him Edited February 20, 2013 by Stridur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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