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Oh get over it. Language policing is a bore, and while "tranny" may be coarse, it's not exactly like saying 'faggot' or the n word. It's a word that mostly refers to transsexuals in the context of porn, a sort of shorthand. I've never understood why it's offensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by KelliBlueEyes
Yet you "policed" yourself by not saying the n word...:shrugQuote:
Originally Posted by Crossover1
Just because you don't understand why a word is offensive doesn't mean that it isn't. For example, "Paki" is just an abbreviation of the word Pakistani, yet it's generally accepted these days that it's use is derogatory and offensive. As with many aspects of language, the context of use is important.
I dont consider myself gay, bi yes, but not gay. I do love transsexuals.. a lot. Damn i find them so arousing. My dream would be to be fucked by one
So if i start a thread entitled “Is it gay to be attracted/intimate with faggots?” that’s only offensive to fags? I guess that’s fine since there are no fags here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crossover1
Are you the target of that term though? You don't find it offensive as it isn't aimed at you perhaps; in which case how can you tell someone who it is aimed at how they should feel about it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Crossover1
The exact same argument you used was applied through history for no end of words including the N and F words you mentioned and it has only been as time has moved on; communities have gained a greater voice than when they were more oppressed than now and when others have been better educated as to what is right and wrong that those terms were finally seen as unacceptable by a greater majority of people.
Treating people equally whomever they are doesn't stop once some minority groups aren't being persecuted and/or disrespected as much as they were in the past; equality is only real when it applies to everyone. Language history teaches us that dominant cultures "other" those they fear or don't understand by using terms to make them appear strange, different and less equal. On a forum like this we should be leading the example for change not choosing to continue to offend because it doesn't bother us.
I will admit I don't always agree with Holzz's posts; I've argued with him on occasion and most likely called him an idiot at least once. I still think that there are better ways - take the piss out of him without making certain comparisons we've debated in this thread perhaps. But I will concede that in the very least using my own logic I ought to apologise to idiots in general - as in the past I didn't mean to offend them I was just trying to make him realise what he was saying was ludicrous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aticus100
don't worry, i'm not offended. he doesn't seem to like me, but i dont give two, ten, a million, a quintillion, fucks. lol.
Getting back to the ? My opinion is that it is Not gay to be attracted or intimate with a Transexual.
Is it gay? It might be. Does it matter?
I am 45 years old now. I used to worry to death about what was gay and what wasn't. I don't anymore. It is a futile exercise. I like what I like and that's all that matters.
Same with me really. I really enjoy sucking cock....but only when it’s attached to a stunning ladyboy/TS/TV. So must be in some part Bi?Quote:
Originally Posted by william.howl