Knight and Perry

[Brighton Breezy]

Fair enough, but in that case, a whole long list of words needs to be made which, given their context, are not acceptable to this board.

I don't understand how anyone as intelligent as you can not see how offensive the negative use of that word is?

 

[The Large One]

I don't understand how anyone as intelligent as you can not see how offensive the negative use of that word is?

Have you never used, either on the board or in conversation the words dick, penis, ****, twat, tit, nob, loony, wanker, flid, cretin, tosspot and a whole host of others in a negative context? They're all words relating to physical or medical issues.

Yes, I do see the word 'spastic' as offensive, but why are you only rounding on that one word, and only on my usage of it?

 

[Publius Ovidius]

I have no issue with any words in the English language, nor their usage - except where used wrongly.

The reaction to the use of that word in any given context is a different issue, and one which we can go round and round the houses on all day. 'Spastic' (a word which no longer appears to be used in medical terms) has come to be adopted in the English language as a generic insult, and it was in that conext that I used the word.

In this issue, I specifically used the word 'spastic' in a derogatory sense to maximise effect. I'm not sure if it's the word 'spastic' that is the issue or the insulting tone of the post in question.

You place 'coon' and '******' in the same bracket as 'spastic'. 'Coon' or '******' wouldn't be appropriate because we are not talking about a black person here, although I do understand what you are saying. The use of the word '******' when applied to a black person is specific to that person's skin colour - 'spastic' is not. So a race issue is being applied here where none exists.

In other words, I am being picky about how I choose my insults.

I think that's what you're asking anyway. I am sorry if you're offended and if it really bothers you or others, I won't use it again on here. However, it's not a word I am going to censor from my vocabulary in future.

good for you. I hope you feel very happy.

 

[Lady Bracknell]

I'm unhappy with the word "spastic" in the same way as I'm intolerant of "******", "wog", and "coon". Because they are all derogatory descriptions that relate to things people have no choice about - nobody can determine their skin colour or whether they have a disability.

"Wankers" on the other hand, know full well that they should stop it NOW, lest they go blind. Although that takes us full circle I suppose.

 

[The Large One]

good for you. I hope you feel very happy.

Not really. Someone I regard as a friend is hacked off with me.

I fuilly apologise for the use of the word in the context it was intended, and the offence it has caused. As much as I can, I will take it back, and promise not to use it again.

 

[Pigsy]

What physical or medical condition is referred to when calling someone "tosspot"?

 

[Lady Bracknell]

None! Which is why it remains open season for tosspots. Theoretically...

 

[Bozza]

The "they used the word 'spastic' on NSC hall of shame/fame" can be seen here:

http://www.northstandchat.biz/searc...d=694943&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

Safeway was the first user, so to speak, here:

http://www.northstandchat.biz/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4306

 

[The Large One]

What physical or medical condition is referred to when calling someone "tosspot"?

A tosspot is a heavy drinker. Not necessarily a negative thing.

 

[Beach Hut]

I despise the "S" word and think it is about the worst insult ever.

 

[Pigsy]

A tosspot is a heavy drinker. Not necessarily a negative thing.

Live and learn. So, is alcoholism a life choice (in which case tosspot would be acceptable to NSC), or an ailment which the poor tosspots have no control over (in which case it presumably cannot be used)?

 

[Lady Bracknell]

A life choice is quite different from something you had no choice in the matter to make!

 

[Pigsy]

A life choice is quite different from a condition about which you had no choice to make.

I know, that's why i'm asking which one covers alcoholism? Is it the fault of the drunkard (choice), or is it down to genetic factors etc (non choice).