There is nothing wrong with it. I didn't realize using rape in such a context was offensive. Forcing someone to have sex is not the only meaning of the word. Look it up. People are putting their own interpretations and personal sentiments on the word but my meaning had nothing to do with sex. I meant it was taking an egregious unfair advantage. I was not thinking of sex, at all.
You do like to double down uh? I've spent substantial time in all the countries you mentioned due to work and holidays. And I'm aware to some of the struggles women face. But to talk about "all those nations in that region" when referring to Turkey, Bangladesh, India, the Arab countries, the Middle East, is just pure bigotry and ignorance on your part. Like they all are the same. Maybe it's time you practice some political correctness...
I don't believe you understand the full nature of my comment because it was directed towards an individual who I believe is a woman masquerading as someone from the MIddle East. Pure ignorance? The histories and customs of these nations belies this. Maybe I shouldn't paint such a broad brush but women in this region of the world have been more suppressed than other places, and that's a fact.
I struggle to understand your position often, but it looks like you're suggesting that the only people that would be offended at making light of rape is if:
What nations? What regions? Is Turkey the same as Bangladesh? What about Saudi Arabia? Is it the same region as Iran?. I wonder how a farsi speaking person would react to your comments. You are missing the point of treating very different countries as one, even if they have commonalities.
Who said I was making light of raping women. That's your interpretation not mine. Stop projecting your thoughts on mine.
Who are you talking to and why are you like this?
I'm just being honest, and I'm the one being attacked by you and others. I simply made a statement and you don't like a word I used to describe the situation because it offends women. Well, you know men are raped too. But I put no sexual connotation on the word and you and others who are attacking me have.
This is exactly the problem. You weren't thinking. You didn't know it was offensive. That's not the worst thing! My goal is not to rake you over the coals. It isn't anyone's. People have taken great care in communicating with you about this. The trick with learning the little things you can do to make the world slightly more hospitable for others is to not see attempts at well-meaning correction as an attack on you. I think I speak for the others that have spoken when I say we just think it's better to not use that term to describe something so unserious as a basketball trade.
