Do you misuse the word 'gay'?, What do you think about people that do? |
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| *Statues/Shadows* |
 Apr 18 2006, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(x__Elle. @ Apr 18 2006, 5:24 PM)  So people aren't allowed to agree to disagree? This "arguement" really was going nowhere, and crazeegirl411 seemed to be getting mad. Debate is about debating, not about getting angry. I wasn't referring to this particular arguement, I just meant generally, and it wasn't pointed at you particularly more than anyone else, either. All I meant was that if one gets into a debate over something of any actual importance, they can't just dispell the oppositions ideas before listening to them, because then a compromise can never be reached. But yeah, I was really looking at a much bigger picture when I said that then just this topic or even anything on createblog. |
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Apr 18 2006, 05:15 PM
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 × Dead as Dillinger. ♥  Group: Member Posts: 1,527 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,615 |
QUOTE(Statues/Shadows @ Apr 18 2006, 4:56 PM) I wasn't referring to this particular arguement, I just meant generally, and it wasn't pointed at you particularly more than anyone else, either. All I meant was that if one gets into a debate over something of any actual importance, they can't just dispell the oppositions ideas before listening to them, because then a compromise can never be reached. But yeah, I was really looking at a much bigger picture when I said that then just this topic or even anything on createblog. Well then what was the point of saying that if you didn't read the whole thing..? 
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Apr 18 2006, 06:45 PM
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 Sharie. Group: Member Posts: 2,429 Joined: Dec 2003 Member No: 103 |
QUOTE(Weird addiction @ Apr 18 2006, 10:37 AM) You like bananas? That is so gay. What the HELL is that? Why use the word "gay"? Why not use something else? Most of you are insensitive. How would you feel if I came up to you and said "hey chink"? I might be "used" to it but it's rude. Really, I can't understand, I don't want to understand, this is just crap. I'm not going to argue with anyone here... it's useless, you're all close-minded. Funny how you called people close-minded by how close-minded what you said was. It's like saying, "I will not like it when people use the word 'gay' like that and I will not want to understand why people would think it's acceptable." I wasn't getting mad over the debate. If it was a debate, maybe he would use words that weren't so opinionated. "You were bad at explaining your point." Doesn't even MAKE SENSE. Those little sarcastic and/or opinionated remarks does show childishness. Annoying. Doesn't help prove your point. If I were to put all these words into proving my point, that would be bad at proving it. |
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| *Statues/Shadows* |
Apr 18 2006, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(x__Elle. @ Apr 18 2006, 6:15 PM) Well then what was the point of saying that if you didn't read the whole thing..? I did read the whole thing. I seem to recall someone telling you something similar the other day, though. 
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Apr 18 2006, 07:12 PM
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× Dead as Dillinger. ♥ Group: Member Posts: 1,527 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,615 |
QUOTE(Weird addiction @ Apr 18 2006, 12:37 PM) Really, I can't understand, I don't want to understand, this is just crap. I'm not going to argue with anyone here... it's useless, you're all close-minded. What you said right there is kind of like an oxy-moron.  QUOTE(Statues/Shadows @ Apr 18 2006, 7:07 PM) I seem to recall someone telling you something similar the other day, though. That was different. I wasn't talking to anyone when I posted my thoughts. I was minding my own business when I posted that even if I didn't read the entire thread.
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Apr 18 2006, 07:22 PM
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Why don't we all shut up about it? I've read the whole topic twice and most of the posts say the same thing. "I say gay". "I think it's offensive" Etc, No reason to start any other arguments involving it.
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| *Statues/Shadows* |
Apr 18 2006, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(x__Elle. @ Apr 18 2006, 8:12 PM) That was different. I wasn't talking to anyone when I posted my thoughts. I was minding my own business when I posted that even if I didn't read the entire thread. No, that really wasn't different at all. Especially considering that I've read the entire thread
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Apr 18 2006, 08:47 PM
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It annoys me because it seems offensive to gay people (they're people too) and gay means homosexual, not stupid. So if you were to say "this class is gay," you're pretty much saying the class is a homosexual, which is pretty "gay" itself.
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Apr 19 2006, 09:01 AM
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 katie fox is love. Group: Member Posts: 530 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 5,798 |
You could aways go and say you're referring to the Flinstones theme song.
"We're gonna have a Gay old time." |
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Apr 19 2006, 12:47 PM
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 kristin Group: Member Posts: 5,705 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,985 |
When I was younger..I definitely mis-used the word. I didn't really think of how offensive it actually was..now..I can't remember the last time I used it. So yeah I don't hear it as much anymore but when people say that it does bother me
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Apr 19 2006, 01:05 PM
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 It's anything but cute. Group: Member Posts: 403 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 185,571 |
You just have to be careful who you use it around. I have one gay friend who uses it himself. I have another gay friend who totally hates it.
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| *I Shot JFK* |
Apr 19 2006, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(crazeegirl411 @ Apr 19 2006, 12:45 AM) Funny how you called people close-minded by how close-minded what you said was. It's like saying, "I will not like it when people use the word 'gay' like that and I will not want to understand why people would think it's acceptable." I wasn't getting mad over the debate. If it was a debate, maybe he would use words that weren't so opinionated. "You were bad at explaining your point." Doesn't even MAKE SENSE. Those little sarcastic and/or opinionated remarks does show childishness. Annoying. Doesn't help prove your point. If I were to put all these words into proving my point, that would be bad at proving it. no no... the example you used was dreadful... that was all. and i saw no point in wasting words over it, when it could have been moved past so much quicker... clearly, i misjudged your ability to let the point go. and what doesnt make sense about it? you were trying to explain a point, you used a terrible analogy. ergo, bad at explaining the point. seems perfectly simple... QUOTE That was different. I wasn't talking to anyone when I posted my thoughts. I was minding my own business when I posted that even if I didn't read the entire thread. it wasnt different really... because you're points had already been dealt with, which wyou would have known if you had read the thread, which is why it was irritating. |
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Apr 19 2006, 06:23 PM
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Sharie. Group: Member Posts: 2,429 Joined: Dec 2003 Member No: 103 |
I misjudged your ability to be more mature about it. Clearly, you cannot say anything without putting some offensive words into it.
It's not the fact that I can't let things you say go. It's the fact that you have shown not much respect for other people's opinions and words. I'll stop being immature also..sorry for going on about this for so long. D: I won't reply to this petty argument anymore. |
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Apr 19 2006, 06:26 PM
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 Watch This Group: Member Posts: 886 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 118,408 |
well almost everyone does...
most of the time even if people try to not say it it still slips out but to actually answer the question, Yes I do |
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Apr 20 2006, 02:23 AM
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 You can't keep running from what you're trying to find. Group: Official Member Posts: 5,030 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 54,096 |
i think it's bad... it's really disrespectful.
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Apr 20 2006, 05:00 AM
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 say maydayism. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,447 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 26,344 |
QUOTE(I Shot JFK @ Apr 16 2006, 2:04 AM) no worries. i made a similar thread myself AGES ago... kind of just turned into a massive argument. was great fun! I find the topic: http://www.createblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=71996 I personally never misuse this word. Usually I can find a better word to criticize. |
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Apr 20 2006, 06:02 AM
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 damn, right! Group: Member Posts: 368 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 174,547 |
I don't use the word 'gay' to define something 'uncool' or anything like that. I dunno, I don't think I find it... er... proper?
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| *Weird addiction* |
Apr 20 2006, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(crazeegirl411 @ Apr 19 2006, 1:45 AM) Funny how you called people close-minded by how close-minded what you said was. It's like saying, "I will not like it when people use the word 'gay' like that and I will not want to understand why people would think it's acceptable." I'm not close-minded. I don't just want to understand you because it'll lead to more "debate" and I don't want that. |
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Apr 20 2006, 10:19 AM
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 starbucks is love Group: Member Posts: 11 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 395,874 |
yea. i misuse it. but i dont really care. i use "gay" to describe a lot of stuff. haha, short on vocab
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Apr 20 2006, 10:24 AM
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ulary :D
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Apr 20 2006, 10:33 AM
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 in the reverb chamber. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,022 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 300,308 |
QUOTE(Weird addiction @ Apr 20 2006, 9:27 AM) I'm not close-minded. I don't just want to understand you because it'll lead to more "debate" and I don't want that. Wait? That makes no sense. 
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| *I Shot JFK* |
Apr 20 2006, 11:07 AM
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QUOTE(crazeegirl411 @ Apr 20 2006, 12:23 AM) I misjudged your ability to be more mature about it. Clearly, you cannot say anything without putting some offensive words into it. It's not the fact that I can't let things you say go. It's the fact that you have shown not much respect for other people's opinions and words. I'll stop being immature also..sorry for going on about this for so long. D: I won't reply to this petty argument anymore. i have respect for your opinion. just not the way you presented it. thats all. and dont try and take the high road, its tedious |
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Apr 20 2006, 11:01 PM
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 i wanna know what's inside... Group: Member Posts: 162 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 395,784 |
i use the word gay two ways. first, it stills means happy, wether people accept that or not. and secondly, it has become a synonom for homosexual, but it doesn't need to be deragatory.
misuse of the word 'fag' annoys me to no end as well... >rilind |
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| *corizzle20* |
Apr 21 2006, 03:34 AM
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ur gay fool. why u posting such a gay topic. gay should be in webster's dictionary with the meaning of something bad or not good. why do u care. gay people are bad cuz they like guys. gayasses.
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| *Weird addiction* |
Apr 21 2006, 04:30 AM
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QUOTE(Acid Bath Slayer @ Apr 20 2006, 5:33 PM) Wait? That makes no sense. You don't make sense. QUOTE(corizzle20 @ Apr 21 2006, 10:34 AM) ur gay fool. why u posting such a gay topic. gay should be in webster's dictionary with the meaning of something bad or not good. why do u care. gay people are bad cuz they like guys. gayasses.
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