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niyad

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16. Never. We have had this discussion a number of times over

Reply to BWdem4life (Original post)

Tue Nov 14, 2023, 07:16 PM

Nov 2023

the years.

Understand, I have no problem with somebody calling me that. I just gush about it being one of the original titles of the Goddess. Shuts them up. But the word, in current usage, is an intentional sexist slur, so it truly has no place here.

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Q: When is it appropriate to use the "C" word on DU? [View all] BWdem4life Nov 2023 OP

It isn't. In Britain it's more of an all-purpose insult, Ocelot II Nov 2023 #1

My opinion? no Lunabell Nov 2023 #2

no... but have the OP delete that one picture... keep the rest. lapfog_1 Nov 2023 #3

That one, no. If only because it is not only demeaning but inaccurate. jls4561 Nov 2023 #4

if he feels offended by it... SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2023 #6

Excuse me, as the owner of a C, let me remind you-- they have a use. viva la Nov 2023 #5

I dunno, grumpyduck Nov 2023 #7

I vote MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #8

never n/t markie Nov 2023 #9

Hell no. Not no. HELL NO! (and no I don't give a damn about its use in the UK). hlthe2b Nov 2023 #10

Exactly. niyad Nov 2023 #19

Elise Stefanik rlexx Nov 2023 #11

It does not matter what words are used in your home, or by niyad Nov 2023 #17

Not every woman is required to adhere to your opinion rlexx Nov 2023 #18

see post 10. and, by the way, reading comprehension is your niyad Nov 2023 #20

I have a full vocabularly of swear words, that I exercise from time to time but that one is out of limits for this old Chainfire Nov 2023 #12

Never.... anciano Nov 2023 #13

I try to stay away from hate words, and when reference is required, I do as you have done... NNadir Nov 2023 #14

No, I try to avoid LauraInLA Nov 2023 #15

Never. We have had this discussion a number of times over niyad Nov 2023 #16