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Old 10-12-15 | 05:43 PM
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When and why was the C-word banned?

Just used it in an appropriate way and found that it is banned again. Were there actual complaints that made this happen, or did someone just get their panties caught in their ****?
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Old 10-13-15 | 12:50 AM
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

About two years ago, I'm guessing. I just spell it kunt. Gets the point across.
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

Hi Dave,

While I can't specifically say WHEN it was banned, the reason is that it's highly offensive and misogynistic to some, particularly the United States. While it has more common usage in the UK and other Commonwealth territories, it can be viewed as a slur against women in the majority of the US.
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Old 10-13-15 | 03:58 PM
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Well, I say that we are just helping it stay super offensive by giving into such things. But for a 3rd post from an admin, I'll just go with it I suppose. Thanks.
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Old 10-13-15 | 08:34 PM
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Should we institute a kvrdave exception due to the Women's Studies degree?

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Old 10-14-15 | 06:46 AM
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

The real answer is... "Thanks a lot, Snake!!"
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Old 10-14-15 | 09:58 AM
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I'll go as easy on him as I go on the rest of you humps, I say!

Okay, back to work.
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Old 10-14-15 | 10:13 AM
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

While I personally have my own opinions on it, I would say a home video discussion/review board is probably not the scale of forum necessary to make that kind of cultural shift.
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Old 10-14-15 | 10:44 AM
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That's exactly what they want you to think, man. EXACTLY!!!
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Old 10-14-15 | 01:00 PM
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Shit piss fuck **** motherfucker cocksucker tits

ETA: Just doing the George Carlin test...
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Old 10-14-15 | 01:10 PM
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

Originally Posted by dex14
The real answer is... "Thanks a lot, Snake!!"
Blaming Snake was the first thing that came to mind
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Old 10-14-15 | 03:31 PM
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***, don't forget that (f a g) is also banned.
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Bollocks. Bugger. Slag. Shag.

Whew! All still good.
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Old 10-14-15 | 08:37 PM
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

I really don't have an issue of those two words being banned.
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Old 10-15-15 | 06:24 AM
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**** is not a slur. It is an ugly word, but when used appropriately, it is the best word available to accurately describe a particularly vile person. The word is overly used in situations that do not apply. ****s are rare in real life. Movies and tv are riddled them. A fictional example would be Sherry Palmer, President Palmer's wife on 24. A real life example would be a woman who conspires to have her husband murdered.

A lot of people are under the misconception that cuss words have synonyms. In most cases they do not.

Your car has a blowout and you slide into the ditch. You're screwed.
Your car has a blowout and you go over a cliff. You're fucked.
Two different words, with two different distinct meanings that best describe the situation at hand.
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Old 10-15-15 | 08:22 AM
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

I swear a lot but that's one word I stay away from. It just seems a little too ugly for me. I'm also okay with those two words being banned. The chances of them being used in a non-derogatory fashion are pretty slim.
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Old 10-15-15 | 09:26 AM
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

Originally Posted by LorenzoL
I really don't have an issue of those two words being banned.

Originally Posted by auto
I swear a lot but that's one word I stay away from. It just seems a little too ugly for me. I'm also okay with those two words being banned. The chances of them being used in a non-derogatory fashion are pretty slim.


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**** is not a slur. It is an ugly word, but when used appropriately, it is the best word available to accurately describe a particularly vile person. The word is overly used in situations that do not apply. ****s are rare in real life. Movies and tv are riddled them. A fictional example would be Sherry Palmer, President Palmer's wife on 24. A real life example would be a woman who conspires to have her husband murdered.
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

At least "cunny" is still ok...
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Old 10-16-15 | 05:48 AM
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Oddly enough... Wetback and Chink are still ok.
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Get back to your ranch you pussy.


Edit: I probably should have added a couple fucks and fuckings in there.
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You racist son of a bitch! *throws Long Island Iced Tea to wall*
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Old 10-16-15 | 09:38 AM
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*bull's-eyes a spittoon*
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Re: When and why was the C-word banned?

Originally Posted by dex14
The real answer is... "Thanks a lot, Snake!!"
How about we ban Snake as well then?
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Originally Posted by Music
How about we ban Snake as well then?
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You racist son of a bitch! *throws Long Island Iced Tea to wall*
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Old 10-16-15 | 09:41 PM
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Running another test...

***********
consumptionjunction
stileproject
******
tubgirl
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