More on anti-gay language, bullying

Just me going on a little more about the effects of anti-gay language. I think some people are bullies without realizing it.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• language
• anti-gay
• faggot
• fudgepacker
• sissy
• girlyboy
• homo
• cocksucker
• bullying
• bully
• bullies

[TheHeroinWolf]

@Kizzume

And frankly I find your position offensive, if that makes sense.

[kizzume]

@TheHeroinWolf Ditto. I find the mindset that thinks people shouldn't be responsible for what they say to be offensive.

[TheHeroinWolf]

@Kizzume

Yes.

[kizzume]

@TheHeroinWolf Well, at least you're consistent. I couldn't disagree more with your position.

[TheHeroinWolf]

@Kizzume

No, I'm saying it isn't gay bullying just because someone hears the word faggot.

[kizzume]

@TheHeroinWolf Do you think black people should think nothing of it when they hear the word "nigger" from someone who clearly isn't black?

[PampersPete]

I've got to agree with TheHeroinWolf on this one. I've said it all. I've heard it all. Suicidal Tendencies once sang, "Can you say "feel like shit"?

Yea maybe sometimes I do feel like shit

I ain't happy 'bout it, but I'd rather feel like shit than be full of shit!

And if I offended you, oh I'm sorry...

But maybe you need to be offended

But here's my apology and one more thing...fuck you!"

You Can't Bring Me Down

I appreciate your valor, kizzume but things will NEVER change...

[kizzume]

@TheHeroinWolf Also, basically what you've said here is that there is no such thing as verbal gay bullying unless it DIRECTLY says that being gay is bad.  All the namecalling in the world is fine until they suggest that being gay is bad. Yeah right. Sorry, but you're living in a different world. Words have meanings and consequences. Live with them.

[kizzume]

@TheHeroinWolf I never said people *can't* say things, but there are consequences for saying certain words. It's up to you if you want to say them. Just like I don't call sandles "thongs" because people will get the wrong idea.

[TheHeroinWolf]

@Kizzume

If someone says faggot in whatever context that isn't "You are gay and that's bad", then if someone is offended by it it is entirely their fault for being offended. And "Growing a thicker skin" is far better than saying people can't say certain things because feelings get hurt. Again, you aren't entitled to always be fucking comfortable socially.