Nevynn wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 3:47pm:

Harkins wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 3:52pm:



What I said, albeit true, was just really fun to type! 

Harkins wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 3:58pm:



Your parents were not prominent spellers, were they? 

Nevynn wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 3:54pm:


In today's society we can say certain things to convey thoughts without much issues. There are a couple of words, that when used in any context, can cause misunderstanding and hurt that doesn't get repaired easily. We have seen how this type of communication can cause problems elsewhere (ie Bigole). I do not want this to happen here. We, as a community, can draw some lines ourselves. I want to continue posting here. That particular word is offensive enough to me, that I would discontinue my association with this forum should it be allowed and tolerated. Whatever any of you might say about our Foecleaver friends, they made the same stand. It is a stand of bravery.

And you all can suck my wang.

Harkins wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 4:03pm:



Lies!

everyone loves a Perma

stainer wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 4:03pm:

I disagree.

There are very few words, when used in the right context, that do not have the power to cause misunderstanding and hurt that doesn't get repaired easily.

There are even fewer words that do not have any legitimate context.  This one, in particular, still sees plenty of use every day by millions who feel it has the ability to be used in a way that does not cause misunderstanding/hurt.

This is not to say that Harkins' use of the N-word was appropriate... I doubt it was.  But to say there aren't legitimate uses of the word is just foolish.  I'll provide an example that I'm guessing you are familiar with:

In a court of law, it is important to capture and reiterate the exact words used at some crime scenes.  When repeating something that is said, a lawyer does not say "N-word", they repeat the quote verbatim (at least in my experience... I obviously haven't attended every hearing in every courtroom across the country).  Given that someone's freedom may depend on ensuring that there is no confusion about what was said at the time in question, I think this, without question, a legitimate context in which that word, or any word, should be used.

Edit: as to my experience, one of the hardest things I've ever had to do was stifle my laughter in a courtroom when a very polite, small-statured, and soft-spoken lawyer repeated racial epithets and undeniably course language, including several fucks and c-words.  It was incredibly awkward and awesome at the same time, for everyone in the courtroom.

Ashurr wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 4:48pm:

You bastard. you win this time gaget, next time!!!!

who would have know what I originally posted here, if it were not for... da da da da.... STAINER!

Asketes wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 4:51pm:


"Is it needed?" is probably the best question.

Not more than two months ago we took a stand, as a group, against one person in game that used language like this. I suddenly feel hypocritical, sad, and somewhat ashamed.

someone pretty accurate/wise told me :

"You don't really believe in freedom of speech until you're willing to defend someone saying something that offends you to the core of your being. "

Did someone else use ***** wrong or something a while back?

Oh, mkay, I gotcha. This is a cool group and it's not worth fucking it up over something like that, so I can roll with it :p

Ashurr wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 5:47pm:

*cough* I mean, yeah you fucking pussies! God forbid you get out of your mom's basement and start sounding off like you gotta pair! Goddamn cumdumpsters....

Memnir wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 11:53am:



Run my allies !