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The "Say a benign yet offensive word to make someone upset" thread

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James Amril-Kesh
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#61 - 2014-08-22 08:36:29 UTC
Kaarous Aldurald wrote:
On the other hand, no single individual's "personhood" should be so wrapped up in one single characteristic that their life falls apart hearing anything against it.

Everyone can swear. Unless there's children around, no one should care. If any adult is genuinely so fragile that they can't shrug off an unkind word, then they sincerely belong in a mental institution.

I'm glad we have you as arbiter on how adults should respond to words.

Enjoying the rain today? ;)
Kaarous Aldurald
Black Hydra Consortium.
#62 - 2014-08-22 08:37:37 UTC
James Amril-Kesh wrote:
Kaarous Aldurald wrote:
On the other hand, no single individual's "personhood" should be so wrapped up in one single characteristic that their life falls apart hearing anything against it.

Everyone can swear. Unless there's children around, no one should care. If any adult is genuinely so fragile that they can't shrug off an unkind word, then they sincerely belong in a mental institution.

I'm glad we have you as arbiter on how adults should respond to words.


Aren't we all.

"Verily, I have often laughed at the weaklings who thought themselves good because they had no claws."

One of ours, ten of theirs.

Best Meltdown Ever.
Remiel Pollard
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#63 - 2014-08-22 08:38:58 UTC
James Amril-Kesh wrote:
Kaarous Aldurald wrote:
On the other hand, no single individual's "personhood" should be so wrapped up in one single characteristic that their life falls apart hearing anything against it.

Everyone can swear. Unless there's children around, no one should care. If any adult is genuinely so fragile that they can't shrug off an unkind word, then they sincerely belong in a mental institution.

I'm glad we have you as arbiter on how adults should respond to words.


You've been really bitter and angsty lately. Maybe you need some bacon sandwiches too.

“Some capsuleers claim that ECM is 'dishonorable' and 'unfair'. Jam those ones first, and kill them last.” - Jirai 'Fatal' Laitanen, Pithum Nullifier Training Manual c. YC104
Ssabat Thraxx
DUST Expeditionary Team
Good Sax
#64 - 2014-08-22 08:40:00 UTC
James Amril-Kesh wrote:


I'm not alleging that you're a Fon Revedhort. I'm suggesting that this discussion reminds me of the discussions surrounding his views and speech.


Well, no you didnt allege that in your post, you just implicitly alleged a connection. But I'll speak on your point this time:

I can actually see both sides on that issue. On the one hand, I will remember the American saying, "I may abhor what you have to say, but I will defend unto death youre right to say it." Look, I'm a libertarian. I used to be a columnist for some relatively large libertarian websites. I HATE knotcees, ok? But if someone wants to talk like one, thats their birthright. If someone wants to ACT in such a manner, however, a line is crossed, and a person would most certainly be acting like one if they do like Germany and approve the imprisonment of people solely because of what they say. Another poster in this thread implied support for such measures.

That said, one the one hand, I could see the argument that one's socio-political views have little to no bearing on their ability to critique and try to improve a freakin video game, I mean cmon, right?

BUT, one can also say that the CSM are supposed to be there to represent the player base, and we can all probably assume that there arent many u-know-whats playing Eve.

So, it would be a tightrope for me, but I think in the end I would spout that quote again, argue that it's his right to have those opinions and even spout them, but I would also have to say that as a neo-blipblip he would not properly represent me and my libertarian views (which incidentally is part of what drew me to this game.

Surpised?

\m/ O.o \m/

"You're a freak ..." - Solecist Project
Derrick Miles
Death Rabbit Ky Oneida
#65 - 2014-08-22 08:40:15 UTC
Kaarous Aldurald wrote:
Everyone can swear. Unless there's children around, no one should care. If any adult is genuinely so fragile that they can't shrug off an unkind word, then they sincerely belong in a mental institution.

I sincerely hope you aren't anything close to a mental health professional. Because you have no idea what you're talking about.
James Amril-Kesh
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#66 - 2014-08-22 08:42:03 UTC
Remiel Pollard wrote:
You've been really bitter and angsty lately. Maybe you need some bacon sandwiches too.

Just yesterday I was craving a BLT because of that Somer shill character.

Enjoying the rain today? ;)
James Amril-Kesh
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#67 - 2014-08-22 08:43:45 UTC
Ssabat Thraxx wrote:
Stuff

Let me be absolutely clear then.
I like freedom of speech. I support freedom of speech. I agree that includes the right to use slurs and profanities.
All I'm arguing is that you shouldn't use slurs, not that you shouldn't be allowed to use them.

Enjoying the rain today? ;)
Lord Egger XIV
Doomheim
#68 - 2014-08-22 08:43:57 UTC
Remiel Pollard
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#69 - 2014-08-22 08:44:39 UTC  |  Edited by: Remiel Pollard
James Amril-Kesh wrote:
Remiel Pollard wrote:
You've been really bitter and angsty lately. Maybe you need some bacon sandwiches too.

Just yesterday I was craving a BLT because of that Somer shill character.


Are you still not over that? Well, this explains a lot. You need to learn to let go, release the past and focus on the present. Only then will you be a real Jedi.

TL;DR - get over it, and yourself.

And lose the tinfoil. I know you're talking about me, but I never defended SOMER. I was merely pointing out how stupid and childish the witch hunt was.

“Some capsuleers claim that ECM is 'dishonorable' and 'unfair'. Jam those ones first, and kill them last.” - Jirai 'Fatal' Laitanen, Pithum Nullifier Training Manual c. YC104
Ssabat Thraxx
DUST Expeditionary Team
Good Sax
#70 - 2014-08-22 08:46:53 UTC  |  Edited by: Ssabat Thraxx
James Amril-Kesh wrote:
Ssabat Thraxx wrote:
Stuff

Let me be absolutely clear then.
I like freedom of speech. I support freedom of speech. I agree that includes the right to use slurs and profanities.
All I'm arguing is that you shouldn't use slurs, not that you shouldn't be allowed to use them.


Yeah, I'm cool with that. Smile


EDIT: Sorry OP for hijacking your thread. Maybe I take this pirate stuff too seriously Big smile

\m/ O.o \m/

"You're a freak ..." - Solecist Project
Kaarous Aldurald
Black Hydra Consortium.
#71 - 2014-08-22 08:48:07 UTC
Derrick Miles wrote:
Kaarous Aldurald wrote:
Everyone can swear. Unless there's children around, no one should care. If any adult is genuinely so fragile that they can't shrug off an unkind word, then they sincerely belong in a mental institution.

I sincerely hope you aren't anything close to a mental health professional. Because you have no idea what you're talking about.


If you have an emotional breakdown because of a mean word, you need help, just to clarify that for you.

Although with regards to your question, I have had my share of old people committed.

"Verily, I have often laughed at the weaklings who thought themselves good because they had no claws."

One of ours, ten of theirs.

Best Meltdown Ever.
Ssabat Thraxx
DUST Expeditionary Team
Good Sax
#72 - 2014-08-22 08:52:34 UTC
Foodpimp wrote:



You do realize that saying "logical fallacy" on the internet is just about the douchiest, e-hippster thing you can do...right? All you're missing are a few sprinklings of "false flag" and "oligarcy", and you'll have achieved full on derp status.


That's just, like, your opinion, mannnn

\m/ O.o \m/

"You're a freak ..." - Solecist Project
James Amril-Kesh
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#73 - 2014-08-22 08:53:23 UTC
Remiel Pollard wrote:
James Amril-Kesh wrote:
Remiel Pollard wrote:
You've been really bitter and angsty lately. Maybe you need some bacon sandwiches too.

Just yesterday I was craving a BLT because of that Somer shill character.


Are you still not over that? Well, this explains a lot. You need to learn to let go, release the past and focus on the present. Only then will you be a real Jedi.

TL;DR - get over it, and yourself.

And lose the tinfoil. I know you're talking about me, but I never defended SOMER. I was merely pointing out how stupid and childish the witch hunt was.

https://gate.eveonline.com/Profile/bacon%20lettuce%20tomato

Enjoying the rain today? ;)
Tara Read
Blackwater USA Inc.
Pandemic Horde
#74 - 2014-08-22 08:56:53 UTC
Eternus8lux8lucis wrote:
Tara Read wrote:
Foodpimp wrote:
Have at it...and enjoy!


BTW..this is an eve related discussion.


AAA is S&^$.

But are they...... wait for it........."gay"?RollTwisted


I don't think being dunked by other entities continually makes them very happy Shocked
Yarda Black
The Black Redemption
#75 - 2014-08-22 08:59:14 UTC
A benign thing that can upset as well...

I'm not sure if I can do this, but I'll try:

"Nerdcannon"

"HTFU"
Avaelica Kuershin
Paper Cats
#76 - 2014-08-22 09:00:37 UTC
surprised no one has mentioned:

code

gets some people riled.
P
Yarda Black
The Black Redemption
#77 - 2014-08-22 09:01:52 UTC
Avaelica Kuershin wrote:
surprised no one has mentioned:

code

gets some people riled.
P


Post nr 11 :P
mr ed thehouseofed
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#78 - 2014-08-22 09:04:16 UTC
i'm just waiting for a pissed off falcon to appear Big smile

i want a eve pinball machine...  confirming  CCP Cognac is best cognac
Omar Alharazaad
New Eden Tech Support
#79 - 2014-08-22 09:20:56 UTC
Hodor?

Come hell or high water, this sick world will know I was here.
Inxentas Ultramar
Ultramar Independent Contracting
#80 - 2014-08-22 09:36:23 UTC
Mate