USNRET Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 If you were sitting in a crowded restaurant and heard either of the aforementioned phrases, would you pound your fist on the table, stand up on your chair and yell "certain phrases have offended me and i believe this restaurant is no place for such phrases. i am offended!" ?? No but he would probably tell the people at his table. I saw no such pounding and heard no yelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Starting a new thread that will most surely be seen by all is the same as getting a restaurant's attention through whatever means are necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Starting a new thread rather than crapping one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Starting a new threadrather than crapping one at least i'm consistent. i vented to Carl and will now stop stirring the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Starting a new thread that will most surely be seen by all is the same as getting a restaurant's attention through whatever means are necessary. Also depends on the restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 On a related note, I guess ****** (sn@tch) is censored on this forum which is interesting as its a pretty common word despite the slang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 at least i'm consistent. i vented to Carl and will now stop stirring the pot. Friggin kids these days.............................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 i vented to Carl so now you're whinning to a m.o.d.e.r.a.t.o.r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm in agreement with the original poster, everybody knows what the "F" means in that phrase, and the F-word by definition is offensive, so no surprise that some will be offended....and believe me, if someone uses the word within ear-shot of my wife and I whilst dining out in a restaurant then I would say something. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 i vented to Carlso now you're whinning to a m.o.d.e.r.a.t.o.r venting, not whining or expecting any action his part. simply saying privately what i want to say publicly so that I don't inadvertently offend anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I find it interesting that we accept the use of euphemisms over the real word, when the real word is offensive. They actually mean the same thing, so the should both be offensive. Bruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarchist Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) No one has a right to not be offended; it simply doesn't exist. The Constitution GUARANTEES me the right to offend and to use the F-word specifically. See Cohen v. California. In his opinion Justice Harlan famously wrote "one man's vulgarity is another's lyric." As a society we are becoming far too comfortable allowing the PC crowd to dictate what is acceptable speech - it is ALL acceptable, any one person's or group's sensitivities be damned. An example of the aforementioned stupidity is this story where a bi-racial guy was fired because he made unflattering remarks about Michelle Obama. The PC crowd erroneously claimed it was racist. He didn't even use a racist word but now apparently if you use ape in a sentence it is verboten. When unflattering equals racism, we have a problem. Personally, I found some of the apes in Planet of the Apes quite attractive. Then you have Universities with their panties in an uproar and want these words banned because they are deemed offensive: illegal alien, crazy, insane, retarded, “tranny,” ***, gypped, “***,” ghetto, and “*******,” Where does it stop? It doesn't once you start catering to every Tom, Dick, and Harry so as not to offend. Edited March 14, 2015 by Autarchist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) No one has a right to not be offended; it simply doesn't exist. The Constitution GUARANTEES me the right to offend and to use the F-word specifically. See Cohen v. California. In his opinion Justice Harlan famously wrote "one man's vulgarity is another's lyric." As a society we are becoming far too comfortable allowing the PC crowd to dictate what is acceptable speech - it is ALL acceptable, any one person's sensitivities be damned. and the corporate work place would then GUARANTEE you be fired edit: and I am very well aware that this is not the corporate work place Edited March 13, 2015 by USNRET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'll be taking copious notes of everyone's vocabulary in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 No one has a right to not be offended; it simply doesn't exist. The Constitution GUARANTEES me the right to offend and to use the F-word specifically. See Cohen v. California. In his opinion Justice Harlan famously wrote "one man's vulgarity is another's lyric." As a society we are becoming far too comfortable allowing the PC crowd to dictate what is acceptable speech - it is ALL acceptable, any one person's or group's sensitivities be damned. Yes, the constitution does not allow the US government to restrict the freedom of speech. Is it your opinion that a website sponsored by Klipsch Inc is the US government? We are a group of folks with some common interests. Each of us brings our own set of values and beliefs. Why not respect the fact that not everyone shares your values, nor should they need to. If the OP found it personally offensive, then it was. Nothing to discuss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'll be taking copious notes of everyone's vocabulary in April. Why take notes? If something is said that bothers you should take the offender outside and express your feelings. I believe that is what you stated should be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 OMFG. Nothing to discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarchist Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 No one has a right to not be offended; it simply doesn't exist. The Constitution GUARANTEES me the right to offend and to use the F-word specifically. See Cohen v. California. In his opinion Justice Harlan famously wrote "one man's vulgarity is another's lyric." As a society we are becoming far too comfortable allowing the PC crowd to dictate what is acceptable speech - it is ALL acceptable, any one person's or group's sensitivities be damned. Yes, the constitution does not allow the US government to restrict the freedom of speech. Is it your opinion that a website sponsored by Klipsch Inc is the US government? We are a group of folks with some common interests. Each of us brings our own set of values and beliefs. Why not respect the fact that not everyone shares your values, nor should they need to. If the OP found it personally offensive, then it was. Nothing to discuss. I am making a statement period about "calls" for censorship. Klipsch can do as they want as do many corporations. However, people should be offended that society today thinks curbing free speech is a good idea; I am. I am offended that certain sites and certain companies are willing to claim that in the name of diversity, they force assimilation. I am offended that the list of words that are "offensive" grow daily. Now a series of letters offend. The OP stated he was offended. He has every right to be and there is no argument to that. But for those who don't share his particular belief, they are offended as well. My point is simply, if you are offended, "stiffen that upper lip up." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 However, people should be offended that society today thinks curbing free speech is a good idea; I am. I am offended that certain sites and certain companies are willing to claim that in the name of diversity, they force assimilation. I am offended that the list of words that are "offensive" grow daily. PC has certainly gotten out of hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 What about LMFAO ? No go. "LMBO" is an OK alternative. I'm just not a fan of profanity, I had my share of that when I was an adolescent. Adults should be able to articulate ideas without having to use profane language or insinuating profane language. FYI, I am also not a fan of using the abbreviation "N-word." To me its the same as using the original word, which is equally not-OK. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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