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[Chica Yeyé 41]

sorry booty I am not up on all the slang, I honestly had no idea what that meant.... I am really sorry if I offended you...

You shouldn't have to apologize. The comment wasn't meant to be mean-spirited, it was intended to be humorous. Context is everything.

See, that's the thing you're not getting. Context, schmontext, it's not a funny term, PERIOD! There are other derogatory terms out there too but I can guarantee you if I post one on here, I'm getting suspended or banned. No matter if I were trying to be funny or not. Geez, some people just don't get it.

I agree with Booty (surprise!). The term is just not cool. End of story. It is as "ok" as -apologies in advance- ***, faggot, towelhead, lesbo, **..... need I say more?

edited because VJ blanked the pejorative noun for African American folks.

Edited January 13, 2009 by *Len*

[Chica Yeyé 41]

See, that's the thing you're not getting. Context, schmontext, it's not a funny term, PERIOD! There are other derogatory terms out there too but I can guarantee you if I post one on here, I'm getting suspended or banned. No matter if I were trying to be funny or not. Geez, some people just don't get it.

You're offended because you choose to be offended. The context was humorous, and was meant in exactly the opposite spirit in which you have chosen to perceive it.

So yeah, you're right, some people just don't get it. You should work on that.

Brother mox -- the term is just not freaking humorous man. Really, it is not.

[Bootylicious!! 2]

See, that's the thing you're not getting. Context, schmontext, it's not a funny term, PERIOD! There are other derogatory terms out there too but I can guarantee you if I post one on here, I'm getting suspended or banned. No matter if I were trying to be funny or not. Geez, some people just don't get it.

You're offended because you choose to be offended. The context was humorous, and was meant in exactly the opposite spirit in which you have chosen to perceive it.

So yeah, you're right, some people just don't get it. You should work on that.

Dude, it's not funny, PERIOD! I do get it. I get that you're a sick person that finds calling people derogatory names funny. I'm sorry, that's not the kind of person my mother raised. I have never and will never call anyone anything derogatory. I just hope when/if you ever have kids they don't decide to marry one of those kind. It'd be hard to get your future son or daughter in law to see the humor.

[pedroh 21]

See, that's the thing you're not getting. Context, schmontext, it's not a funny term, PERIOD! There are other derogatory terms out there too but I can guarantee you if I post one on here, I'm getting suspended or banned. No matter if I were trying to be funny or not. Geez, some people just don't get it.

You're offended because you choose to be offended. The context was humorous, and was meant in exactly the opposite spirit in which you have chosen to perceive it.

So yeah, you're right, some people just don't get it. You should work on that.

same lame excuse i hear everyday from people who insult with racial epitheths... ohh it's his fault if he get offended if i called him a nigg*r...

so no matter how u see it mox, for some people racial epithets are not funny at all.. no matter how much u try to defend ur 'humorous' point of view..

Edited January 13, 2009 by pedroh

[Bootylicious!! 2]

Dude, it's not funny, PERIOD! I do get it. I get that you're a sick person that finds calling people derogatory names funny. I'm sorry, that's not the kind of person my mother raised. I have never and will never call anyone anything derogatory. I just hope when/if you ever have kids they don't decide to marry one of those kind. It'd be hard to get your future son or daughter in law to see the humor.

I'm offended that you are calling me a bad father. HOW DARE you criticize my parenting skills! It's not funny, PERIOD!

Um, calling your son or daughter in law isn't bad parenting skills. It's just bad people skills. So if you conquer that you have bad people skills then we're in agreement. Yay!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

The word is probably inappropriate given the cosmopolitan membership of VJ, but I think the intent has a lot to do with the character of the statement, as well as whether it was aimed at specific individuals.

Of course, it should be pointed out also that the term wasn't explicitly used, only alluded to - in a literal way that was intentionally absurd.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I agree with Booty (surprise!). The term is just not cool. End of story. It is as "ok" as -apologies in advance- ***, faggot, towelhead, lesbo, **..... need I say more?

edited because VJ blanked the pejorative noun for African American folks.

Len, I'm surprised by this. I've seen you engage in a lot worse language. And it wasn't a problem because you didn't mean it to be mean-spirited.

Hence I am as guilty as you brother.

[chri'stina 190]

The word is probably inappropriate given the cosmopolitan membership of VJ, but I think the intent has a lot to do with the character of the statement, as well as whether it was aimed at specific individuals.

Of course, it should be pointed out also that the term wasn't explicitly used, only alluded to - in a literal way that was intentionally absurd.

I agree...why aren't people mad at you for posting the picture you did? Probably b/c they know you would not just be that way. But they know that because they have seen your posts over time. I'd think they'd know the same about Marilyn who was posting earlier in this thread against the whole stereotyping...mox is maybe not as known so his views wouldn't be taken the same way.

[chri'stina 190]

mox is maybe not as known so his views wouldn't be taken the same way.

Everybody knows me. VJ practically revolves around my every word.

I mean your views may not be as well known, as I confess I don't know a whole lot about you yet either, but do know who you are. Though I know you are joking, just wanted to clarify.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

The word is probably inappropriate given the cosmopolitan membership of VJ, but I think the intent has a lot to do with the character of the statement, as well as whether it was aimed at specific individuals.

Of course, it should be pointed out also that the term wasn't explicitly used, only alluded to - in a literal way that was intentionally absurd.

I agree...why aren't people mad at you for posting the picture you did? Probably b/c they know you would not just be that way. But they know that because they have seen your posts over time. I'd think they'd know the same about Marilyn who was posting earlier in this thread against the whole stereotyping...mox is maybe not as known so his views wouldn't be taken the same way.

Its not like racism is an entirely taboo subject when it comes to humor. Plenty of comedy sketch shows use racism in a way that pokes fun at the racist (or the racism). Its not offensive because people (most people) have the ability to separate their contexts.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

mox is maybe not as known so his views wouldn't be taken the same way.

Everybody knows me. VJ practically revolves around my every word.

Damn. Now you made me laugh so I can't be angry anymore . I luvz mox. (even if he is a well known racist)

[chri'stina 190]

The one thing about mox I always remember is the funny pic in his signature.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

The one thing about mox I always remember is the funny pic in his signature.

mox is a dear buddy o'mine. so is Booty.

I do disagree on one thing.... VJ revolves around ME, not mox

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Personally I think the racism that manifests itself in attitudes towards other groups of people is more offensive than simply the use of an taboo word.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I do disagree on one thing.... VJ revolves around ME, not mox

Racist.

commie