So this is legitimately interesting. I know that word has a very strong negative connotation in some parts of the world (US), but other parts of the world don't really seem to treat it as more than just another four letter word. I'm not commenting either way on my own feelings regarding the word, just being fascinated at (very small) culture clashes online.
My apologies for that. It was just a one off line but now the thread is discussing how/if the guy deserves the title and I appreciate it seems a little verbose.
There is a misogynistic quality to that particular word that connotations a disdain for women. I realize that it is utterly unintended on the part of GP but that should not prevent me from kindly asking for its disuse.
Like I completely agree with where you're coming from, but adhering to your particular worldview, what words can I use?
Does jerk eventually become a taboo term as well?
I realize this is contrived but I think it is a relevant question to ask.
Where does this societal need for political correctness fall apart?
Why do I have to go around trying to not be crass at every single turning point? If I'm always trying to be completely inoffensive how can I possibly hope to make meaningful statements when so many of those statements are reliant on offensive ideas??!?!
I want to be a good person m8. I'd also like to be genuine.
What if I'm genuinely offensive? Seek to make changes in my nature I guess?
If words to blacklist or be offended by ran out, new ones would need to be invented to keep the fervor alive. There is now a large culture built on being offended all the time.
