I thought we had this discussion already

[Malak]

Originally posted by: WyteWatt
i'll give that slut some "bra technicalities" if you know what I mean

Posted here.

Elfenix's response to it seems accurate. Can he be banned? I believe there was a culture change, and there is still a sticky with a point. Stick it right to this guy.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

he's had quite a few ban worthy posts

 

[KarenMarie]

while his posts do seem a bit crass, even for OT... look at the thread topics. If he was posting like that in threads that did not have to do with bras and chaulk and the like... well, topics like that are a magnet for those types of posts.

but not doubt the mods will catch up to him before long.

 

[allisolm]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
while his posts do seem a bit crass, even for OT... look at the thread topics. If he was posting like that in threads that did not have to do with bras and chaulk and the like... well, topics like that are a magnet for those types of posts.

but not doubt the mods will catch up to him before long.

In one thread asking for advice regarding buying a car he says "No one wants a Nazi car. And the same goes to you Jap sympathyzers as well." :shocked:

 

[loup garou]

Wow, that's imtim83? Talk about a change in attitude!

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: allisolm
In one thread asking for advice regarding buying a car he says "No one wants a Nazi car. And the same goes to you Jap sympathyzers as well." :shocked:

Holy Cow!!! did anyone PM a mod with that? I would guess that calls for a vacation, if not flat out ban.

:Q

 

[Malak]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: allisolm
In one thread asking for advice regarding buying a car he says "No one wants a Nazi car. And the same goes to you Jap sympathyzers as well." :shocked:

Holy Cow!!! did anyone PM a mod with that? I would guess that calls for a vacation, if not flat out ban.

:Q

Perma ban. No mercy. We do not want people like that to infect this community.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: allisolm

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
while his posts do seem a bit crass, even for OT... look at the thread topics. If he was posting like that in threads that did not have to do with bras and chaulk and the like... well, topics like that are a magnet for those types of posts.

but not doubt the mods will catch up to him before long.

In one thread asking for advice regarding buying a car he says "No one wants a Nazi car. And the same goes to you Jap sympathyzers as well." :shocked:

Speaking as a 3/4 German man, I don't take any more offense to that than I do when people make fun of us "farmers" in Wisconsin.

(e.g. We were watching "I love the 80s" on VH1 the other day and the commentator said something like "LA Gear was NEVER cool in LA- maybe in Wisconsin!" and we cracked up because it was cool here for a while then and it IS funny that kids here wanted to be like kids there. [should have embraced their farmer-ness!])

Anyway, people have differences, people point out/make fun of those differences, I think society is a little too preoccupied with making sure no one is offended. Those who are offended should lighten up.

The "I'll give that slut bra technicalities" is typical juvenile/dumbass bravado, heard in many a high school locker room and local watering hole since time began.

 

[Malak]

Originally posted by: Rollo
The "I'll give that slut bra technicalities" is typical juvenile/dumbass bravado, heard in many a high school locker room and local watering hole since time began.

And that does not justify it in any way. I think this your primary problem Rollo. You don't get offended, so you don't understand why people get offended by comments from others, including(and often) you. Unfortunately I don't think even the wisest person on earth can explain to you what your problem is, it's something you need to figure out on your own.

Fact is, it's offensive, and it can't be allowed.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: Malak

Originally posted by: Rollo
The "I'll give that slut bra technicalities" is typical juvenile/dumbass bravado, heard in many a high school locker room and local watering hole since time began.

And that does not justify it in any way. I think this your primary problem Rollo. You don't get offended, so you don't understand why people get offended by comments from others, including(and often) you. Unfortunately I don't think even the wisest person on earth can explain to you what your problem is, it's something you need to figure out on your own.

Fact is, it's offensive, and it can't be allowed.

I think "the wisest person on Earth" probably understands "sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me"?

And what of this name? "slut"?

Applied to a man, considered a positive by many.

Definitely derogatory when applied to a woman, but only due to an ancient double standard most modern folk should be able to see through.

So he referred to a woman as a "promiscuous woman"- I've liked some promiscuous women pretty much.

Are women a minority that need protection from being referred to as promiscuous? No. Women are a majority that enjoys many advantages in our society on basis of their gender alone:
1. Maternity leave.
2. If a man stays home to raise his kids, or just hang around, he's an object of ridicule and scorn. If a woman does, she's revered.
3. Men almost always pay on dates. (at least I did and all my friends did)
4. There are no lawsuits wherein a man can claim he was discriminated against for being a man, countless vice-versa.

Etc ad infinitum.

This guy referring to a woman as a "slut" is vulgar to be sure, and I'd ground my kid for a week if he did it, but that is NOT a bannable offense IMO.

What I did "figure out on my own", long ago, is that censorship is a slippery slope. When we start banning people from saying things like "slut", and taking Mark Twain and Faulkner out of school libraries because they contain the "N" word, we've taken one step closer to a totalitarian regime I want no part of.

I don't like it that people say ugly things, but I'm smart enough to realize I don't want to be in the role of censor and don't want you there either.

Take cheap shots at me all you like, but I think one of us has backed up there position and the other hasn't.
(hint: "if you don't know, I can't tell you" doesn't cut it for those of us with a brain)

BTW Malak- ever call a guy a "dick"? Should you be banned from speaking in public?

Last edit: If you live in this country (USA) a lot of people died for his right to say unpleasant things and the First Amendment of our highest law guarantees his right to say unpleasant things. You have a VERY high opinion of yourself to spit on their sacrifice, and our country's founding principle. I think this may be what angers me most about all this "PC to the Nth degree" garbage. Our county's highest principle is that we allow all to be heard, and some would throw it away because they don't personally want to listen.

Better outlaw most rock, rap, and a lot of classic literature while you're on your crusade Malak. I'm pretty sure artists and authors aplenty have referred to others in less than glowing terms.

 

[Malak]

My father is in the military, and he has never gone to war for anyone's right to be a jerk. Freedom does not mean you can be an ass. That, of course, does not matter because this is not American soil. It is a professional tech site that has rules, and a sticky calling for respect. I posted this to ask that this be enforced.