Using the word 'gay' as a slur

Cybermyk · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:30

Class 04 said:
Whether that is a joke or not, I am astounded you have written that.

It sums up how unseriously homophobia is taken compared to, say, racism. You would have never made a similar joke regarding race.

A sexual preference is never going to carry the same status as a race. Since when has it been taboo to joke about sex?

KNiVES · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:32

Samione said:
LoLz!!!111

So you don't think having to star out your swearies is a violation of your human rights? Shocking. The day I can't say the f-word anymore is the day I don't want to endure!

.... this is a private forum. We can't say anything nilly willy here. I want to keep throwing homosexual slurs at everyone.

Tony Williams · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:47

This thread is gay.

Cybermyk · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:50

Tony Williams said:
This thread is gay.

Do you mean it's cheery, bright and pleasant or it takes it up the arse?

KNiVES · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:51

Cybermyk said:
Do you mean it's cheery, bright and pleasant or it takes it up the arse?

Star that word out you gay.

Tony Williams · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:52

Cybermyk said:
Do you mean it's cheery, bright and pleasant or it takes it up the arse?

It takes it up the anus.

asim18 · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:55

does it come out all brown and stinky?

PardonTheWait · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:55

KNiVES said:
Star that word out you gay.

Arse is allowed

Tony Williams · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:57

asim18 said:
does it come out all brown and stinky?

Who said anything about it coming out? :rolleyes:

Slinwagh · 2 Sep 2008 at 00:57

Don't be a **** - Zefan.

Samione · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:00

KNiVES said:
.... this is a private forum. We can't say anything nilly willy here. I want to keep throwing homosexual slurs at everyone.

I pray you see the irony in this.

but then again, I just read your signature, I lost hope.

CaptainComedy · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:00

omg he said gay!

if you get offended by words like that then you should close your bedroom door and nail it shut and then board up any windows.

Samione · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:02

Lolgasm.

Slinwagh · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:02

codec said:
omg he said gay!

if you get offended by words like that then you should close your bedroom door and nail it shut and then board up any windows.

It is not the word that is offensive it is how it is used, and on here it is used predominantly as an insult.

Samione · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:03

Don't worry it's just another person who didn't read the thread and jumped in with the typical response you'd expect from a kid, or someone who takes the Sun seriously.

Cybermyk · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:05

Slinwagh said:
It is not the word that is offensive it is how it is used, and on here it is used predominantly as an insult.

As is the word ****** and there's more of them one here but you don't see them shaking their fists at anyone who uses it.

No swearing

Slinwagh · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:08

Cybermyk said:
As is the word ****** and there's more of them one here but you don't see them shaking their fists at anyone who uses it.

But that word is generic where as gay is used in a manner that is derogatory to a section of society.

Margaret · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:11

Slinwagh said:
But that word is generic where as gay is used in a manner that is derogatory to a section of society.

Surely "Tanker" relates to people who masturbate, thus a part of society?

*Chris · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:16

The word "gay" isn't necessarily used to insult gay people, just used as an insulting term. Only ponses would be offended.

Oh, wait

Cybermyk · 2 Sep 2008 at 01:28

Slinwagh said:
But that word is generic where as gay is used in a manner that is derogatory to a section of society.

Since when did we count sections of society by sexual perversion?