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Originally Posted by cashman
this to me is ridiculous, many people of differant generations use differant terms to express themselves, to me there is nowt offensive in what margaret said, i once used a word in chatroom n some sad get reported me, i happen to know margaret n there aint n offensive bone in her body, sorry if ya don't like that view Taggy, but thats the trouble with internet speak, many dont get it.  |
Cashy, i'm not suggesting that Margaret is an offensive person, just that the comments she chose to make would be considered just as offensive to a Brain Injured Person as the N word would to a Black person. I asked if it was a term she would be happy to use directly to someone's face, and as she hasn't said yes, then i assume the answer is probably no! I know on the internet as in text speak, its sometimes difficult to convey emotion and feeling, which is one reason why smilies and the like can sometimes help, however a rule of thumb i use when making posts or sending texts is never to say or write something, that i wouldn't be willing to say to someone's face. Obviously we all know that political correctness has gone barmy in this country, blighting "free speech" as we once knew it. However if we accept that lines have to be drawn somewhere, then we should have a level playing field, and show at least the same discretions when talking about Disabled People for example as when referring to someone's colour!
I'd feel happier...and would probably be more justified in calling some of our MP's and Judges "Mentally Decfective" than a Brain Injured Lad!
Best Regards - Taggy