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 Posted - 06/15/2004 : 14:21:51
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hmmm mocking me you are now hmmm? I just didn't see where anything offensive was in the original thread, it wasn't saying that the individuals in question were funny or stupid or sub standard, and if it was so offensive then why leave it there in full view of anyone who can be offended by it? I can understand why people feel the need to stop a line of conversation that is getting nasty. I'm just not sure that I agree with the way the whole thing was handled. ... but is not my website...
can't get into anything these days. Always on the peripheral. Always terrified, exhausted, annoyed, pissed, anxious, out of it-out of the loop, out of my mind, out of time.
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 06/15/2004 : 14:27:24
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Seriously, I don't think it's that big of an issue.
I mean, the "What are you eating right now?" thread is a much more timely topic.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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This_Guy
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 00:04:59
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Originally posted by Tre
maniacal kitty bum-fucker
ladies an gents.....my new band name. |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 06:33:14
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That was a pretty good one Tre.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 07:33:49
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I think the thing that perhaps needs to be considered, to be fair, is what I think Mel was getting at. If a 'retard' came on here and saw that topic, they would probably be pretty upset. More so than someone coming on here and finding someone taking the piss out of their favourite band/film etc. If people really wanted to take the piss out of 'retards', they could create their own website. This is someone else's website and they can do what they like with it. Simple as. Like it or lump it.
Listen to Nine Black Alps.
I thank you. The man knows what im talking about.
It wasnt unnessesasary slur any way. you had tried my patience. I got fed up, and anyway, as i said, not every post has to contribute something positive, but a conduct yourself in the same manner you wuld in real life. you wouldnt go screaming down the streets about retards, would you?
And yeah, any way, a internet forum isnt really the place to preach freedom of speech. heh. Especially one like this. I mean if a kid who loved westlife came on here, and started going on about west life, wed slaughter them. simple as. its a very specific site
Ive actually lost the point i was going to make., it may be under the table. im tired.
I bet you never thought your movie would turn out this way
You crossed the other way, youd hope i wouldnt see you, you say youre doing fine, but thats not what it looks like, your undercovers on...
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 17:09:33
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Im also tired so I can't be bothered contesting this anymore.
BUT
The internet is one of the very few places you can practice freedom of speech. I couldn't put out a racist newsletter or broadcast my hatred in public cos it just wouldn't work. Like trying to sell child porn on the street, cant be done, but on here it can. Here Im pretty much free to write whatever I like. Wether it be here or on a personal website.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/18/2004 : 02:31:46
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You put racist literature on the internet!? You sell child porn!?
Sicko!
Listen to Nine Black Alps. |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/18/2004 : 09:59:06
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You never knew this?
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna* |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 06/21/2004 : 17:02:24
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,123199,00.html
June 21, 2004
That's Just So ...
The New York Daily News' Lloyd Grove reports that teen actress Lindsay Lohan (search) is in trouble with advocates for the mentally disabled for her wanton use of the term "retarded" to describe something ridiculous or absurd.
The starlet was informed by the ARC of the United States, a group that claims to be "the nation's largest group devoted to issues concerning people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities," that "there are few more deeply wounding words than these, which are painful reminders that people with disabilities are still not fully welcome in our society."
Lohan has used the expression for everything from rumors of breast implants ("That's retarded") to a spat with Hilary Duff (search) ("retarded") to an unpleasant encounter with paparazzi ("So retarded!").
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TheCroutonFuton
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Posted - 06/21/2004 : 17:13:07
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Originally posted by Erebus
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,123199,00.html
June 21, 2004
That's Just So ...
The New York Daily News' Lloyd Grove reports that teen actress Lindsay Lohan (search) is in trouble with advocates for the mentally disabled for her wanton use of the term "retarded" to describe something ridiculous or absurd.
The starlet was informed by the ARC of the United States, a group that claims to be "the nation's largest group devoted to issues concerning people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities," that "there are few more deeply wounding words than these, which are painful reminders that people with disabilities are still not fully welcome in our society."
Lohan has used the expression for everything from rumors of breast implants ("That's retarded") to a spat with Hilary Duff (search) ("retarded") to an unpleasant encounter with paparazzi ("So retarded!").
That's retarded.
Hahaha...sorry, it was just sitting there waiting for me.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
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