So, you're saying as long as a sexist comment is not being used in a thread devoted to talking about sexism, it's rude to point it out?
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So, you're saying as long as a sexist comment is not being used in a thread devoted to talking about sexism, it's rude to point it out?
Not at all. I'm just saying people who use these phrases aren't necessarily sexist. I know a lot of atheists who will "point out" the error of using god-related idioms like "god forbid" even though they know very well nobody is making a philosophical statement. I used the phrase "dick move" as an example of a male part being used negatively.
I am baffled how using a female (or male) body part as an insult can be seen as not-sexist.
I am baffled at how everything has to be racist, or sexist, or bigoted, or homophobic or something else.
You left off misogynistic.
That is where the "or something else" comes in.
It's too important of a word to not be named.
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Why the hell aren't you defending my genitals? Why does "dick" have to mean rude or angry? My ***** is very patient and kind and I would like you to fight for its rights!!
Because it has nothing to do with gender. Are you saying that my usage of the word dick shows that I have a hidden anti-men bias? Come on.
People use sexual terms negatively because of the sexual repression that is ingrained in most cultures since the advent of agriculture. The use of sexist terms, like calling women "bitches", is just a symptom of growing acceptance of the gender equality movement. People, specially the youth, will typically gravitate toward the faux-pas. It is no coincidence that the use of the word "gay" as an insult exploded among young people in the past 2-3 decades. It is because homosexuality started becoming accepted. You're just over-reacting to a thoughtless comment and making it into something far more significant than it is.
You're a virgin. Hahahaha
I agree and it has my panties in a bunch.