Michael Hardner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Oh do show how those words were sexist. You don't see how accusing of somebody of being 'cutesy' could be seen as being sexist ? Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
guyser Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 You don't see how accusing of somebody of being 'cutesy' could be seen as being sexist ?Not in the slightest. But tell me how Cutesy is gender specific.
Accountability Now Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 You don't see how accusing of somebody of being 'cutesy' could be seen as being sexist ? Not in the slightest. But tell me how Cutesy is gender specific. All you need to do is use the forum search feature and type in 'cutesy". Its been used a number of times and not once (that I could see) has it been used in a gender specific manner.
Michael Hardner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 But tell me how Cutesy is gender specific. https://www.google.ca/search?q=cutesy&rlz=1C5CHFA_enCA556CA557&espv=210&es_sm=119&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=uXAsU-GHOqm80AHfg4HIAw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=619 Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Argus Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Posted March 21, 2014 Who feels that making an insulting reference to the cultural sophistication of Afghanistanis ought to get you suspended? "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Shady Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 You don't see how accusing of somebody of being 'cutesy' could be seen as being sexist ? Good point. I can't believe that in this day and age, people still don't understand that. Kind of like using the term sweetie, or honey.
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Who feels that making an insulting reference to the cultural sophistication of Afghanistanis ought to get you suspended? I do...only insulting references to American culture are approved here. Economics trumps Virtue.
Shady Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Who feels that making an insulting reference to the cultural sophistication of Afghanistanis ought to get you suspended? It doesn't foster a constructive dialogue. We all get that some of their cultural phenomenon is abhorrent.
Michael Hardner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 We all get that some of their cultural phenomenon is abhorrent. If you said 'some of their culture is abhorrent', I don't think anybody would raise an eyebrow. Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Argus Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Posted March 21, 2014 It doesn't foster a constructive dialogue. We all get that some of their cultural phenomenon is abhorrent. And how many posts foster a constructive dialogue? For exmaple, the posts immediately above yours, which deal with 'cutesy' don't seem to have much to do with the topic at hand. For that matter, none of your sneering, caustic posts about Obama 'foster a constructive dialogue' either. They simply draw sneering, caustic replies. Should we suspend anyone if even one of their posts fails to foster a constructive dialogue? "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) If you said 'some of their culture is abhorrent', I don't think anybody would raise an eyebrow. So you can say some of a culture is aborhorant but can't give any examples of what makes the culture abhorant without risking suspension? For example, suppose I was to say that in a thousand years, Afghanis will still be beating their twelve year old wives? That would be a commentary on the refusal of Afghanis to join the modern world, as well as on spousal violence and child marriage, both of which are endemic in Afghanistan, and neither of which the community leadership seems inclined to do anything about. Should that draw a suspension? Edited March 21, 2014 by Argus "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Michael Hardner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 So you can say some of a culture is aborhorant but can't give any examples of what makes the culture abhorant without risking suspension? Caveat - I'm giving my opinion here. The moderators have sole domain over the subject matter you're asking about. So maybe I misspoke. For example, suppose I was to say that in a thousand years, Afghanis will still be beating their twelve year old wives? Because we are human beings reading these things, and not cats and robots, HOW you say something does matter even if it's the logical equivalent of another acceptable sentence. Again, I suspect this is the case but I have no authority to say definitely. Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
guyser Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 https://www.google.ca/search?q=cutesy&rlz=1C5CHFA_enCA556CA557&espv=210&es_sm=119&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=uXAsU-GHOqm80AHfg4HIAw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=619Lets see...dogs cats boys girls, cartoons,popsicles, coffee mugs......Nothing gender specific.
guyser Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Good point. I can't believe that in this day and age, people still don't understand that. Kind of like using the term sweetie, or honey.Good point huh? Failed english I take it? I cant believe in this day and age people are ignorant to not understand that the word does not have any specific gender. In this case shady, you are playing cutesy with your "oh gosh' bullsit. Like most times. Edited March 21, 2014 by Guyser2
guyser Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 All you need to do is use the forum search feature and type in 'cutesy". Its been used a number of times and not once (that I could see) has it been used in a gender specific manner.Correct MH doesnt normally make that error. Shady does it to troll and be a pain in the ass, but we all know that.
Mighty AC Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 For example, suppose I was to say that in a thousand years, Afghanis will still be beating their twelve year old wives? That would be a commentary on the refusal of Afghanis to join the modern world, as well as on spousal violence and child marriage, both of which are endemic in Afghanistan, and neither of which the community leadership seems inclined to do anything about. Should that draw a suspension? Of course not. The initial statement would likely draw attacks from relativists, but their concerns should easily be addressed by your followup statements. Ideally, this should be sorted out within the debate itself and without the need to feign offense and involve the moderators. "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Michael Hardner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Lets see...dogs cats boys girls, cartoons,popsicles, coffee mugs......Nothing gender specific. I guess you're blind then... how many women/girls do you count vs. men ? I have at least 5 to 10 times as many. Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Michael Hardner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 All you need to do is use the forum search feature and type in 'cutesy". Its been used a number of times and not once (that I could see) has it been used in a gender specific manner. Context is everything, AR. Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
guyser Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 I guess you're blind then... how many women/girls do you count vs. men ? I have at least 5 to 10 times as many. Seriously? Of all people...you? Heres the definition. Please show me (since no one will and has been asked three times now-making it obvious you guys arent right) where it is exclusive to a gender? cute·sy adjective \ˈkyüt-sē\ : trying very hard or too hard to be appealing : too cute in an annoying way This is rather funny watching some flail instead of admitting what is obvious. I suppose I better not ever say 'Hey you guys, hurry up" if theres at least one woman in that group.
bleeding heart Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Yeah, I'm not seeing it as remotely sexist. Nor was "shocked," which was also targeted, for...some reason, as yet unstated. Edited March 21, 2014 by bleeding heart “There is a limit to how much we can constantly say no to the political masters in Washington. All we had was Afghanistan to wave. On every other file we were offside. Eventually we came onside on Haiti, so we got another arrow in our quiver." --Bill Graham, Former Canadian Foreign Minister, 2007
Argus Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Posted March 21, 2014 Of course not. The initial statement would likely draw attacks from relativists, but their concerns should easily be addressed by your followup statements. Ideally, this should be sorted out within the debate itself and without the need to feign offense and involve the moderators. Of course, it's hard to deal with followup questions when you're immediately suspended... "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Michael Hardner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 I suppose I better not ever say 'Hey you guys, hurry up" if theres at least one woman in that group. Context is everything, as I said. Calling somebody 'cute' during a serious discussion is generally insulting, but even that is out of context from here. Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
guyser Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Context is everything, as I said. Calling somebody 'cute' during a serious discussion is generally insulting, but even that is out of context from here.Whats insulting is someone posting " that person is a slut' then when getting called out countering with " oh did 1 ? Oh gosh...how could that be" Not to mention of course no one called anyone cute. And the context was lost when wcr jumped the gun and called out Argus for using the term dumbass and left out the "what if I called them a dumbass" And again, where is the gender specifics of the word. Maybe I should wait for a fifth time and ask again?
Michael Hardner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Whats insulting is someone posting " that person is a slut' then when getting called out countering with " oh did 1 ? Oh gosh...how could that be" Yes, that would be insulting. And again, where is the gender specifics of the word. The word cute isn't gender specific, but as I said not quite 5 times context is everything. I think we've now reached the end of the discussion here. As we have both pointed out, we're repeating ourselves. Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
guyser Posted March 21, 2014 Report Posted March 21, 2014 Yes, that would be insulting.And that is what was done. The word cute isn't gender specific, but as I said not quite 5 times context is everything.Prior to this it was twice, so now 3 times. And again, there is no context to cutesy, it applies to both men and women as I showed the maening of the word. I think we've now reached the end of the discussion here. As we have both pointed out, we're repeating ourselves.Yeah, considering no one has backed your opinion on this, two have come on to say there is no gender in the word.
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