sexually derogatory

[Keller]

Is the word bitch, when refering to a male, sexually derogatory? I tried to make this a poll but I have no where to put the poll options.

[Edited on 10-22-2004 by HarmNone]

[SpunGirl]

Degogatory, haha. I know it's a typo but it made me laugh. I think it's more of a way of referring to a guy as a pansy, I'm not sure what you mean by "sexually" derogatory, unless in referring to him as a feminine pansy you're insinuating he's homosexual.

-K

[HarmNone]

Heh. Good question.

I don't see it as a sexually derogatory term when used in this way. I see the word "bitch", as it's used these days, as meaning about the same thing as "jackass". It's gender neutral, to me. :)

[Keller]

point is Tsa'ah removed the word bitch from a post I made because he deemed it derogaTIVE (I'm a moron). That's his perogative and I'm not going to go around calling him a thread nazi, but at the same time I disagree. Wondering what other people thought.

[Ravenstorm]

I'd have to see the context myself. And like Spun, I'm uncertain just what 'sexually derogatory' means. Insulting to women? Insulting to the guy who's being called it?

Raven

[HarmNone]

Sometimes, a word(s) may be deemed to be a problem within the context of a post. If a thread is going seriously off-topic, or if a post is seen to be one that may instigate a board-battle, it may be edited for those reasons.

It's not always easy to determine the intent of words used in posts. Sometimes, a word might be used jokingly (or semi-jokingly), while other times the same word can take on a much more offensive meaning. Much depends, as I said before, on the context in which the word is used. :)

[HarmNone]

Also, you are NOT a moron. Derogatory is just as correct as derogative. ;)

No.

Example: She is a bitch.

Example: He is a bitch.

See, you weren't even remotely offended, in fact I think you kinda enjoyed this example.

[HarmNone]

Originally posted by HarmNone
Also, you are NOT a moron. Derogatory is just as correct as derogative. ;)

*Heh. Said she who did not notice that the word was spelled "degogatory". :rolleyes: *

[Keller]

is there a way to replace my post to it's authentic state seeing as no one has said that it is in anyway sexually degogogogogtive?

[HarmNone]

Consider it done! :smilegrin:

[Michaelous]

yes keller i called you a bitch, let me explain, its called feminizing you, because well your a feminine bitch, now you understand, you need me to explain any other deragatory terms i use against you?

Let me holla at you bitch! - Derogatory.

Michaleos is a bitch - non-Derogatory.

[Keller]

pussykins, don't hate. You've killed me twice, once while dueling hasted (which I never consented to), I've killed you .... how much DR did you say you had, 25k?

Now pussykins, call me names all you want but the record stands.

[Tsa`ah]

Bitch was not edited from your log. Fag, faggot, and homo were.

This was explained in U2U.

[Myshel]

At one time being called a bitch was an insult, but now I think being called a bitch is a complement.

Bitch=strong woman who doesn't take crap.

[Allycat]

Originally posted by Myshel
At one time being called a bitch was an insult, but now I think being called a bitch is a complement.

Bitch=strong woman who doesn't take crap.

I beg to differ.... Someone calls me a bitch and I don't care when it happens or what the reason, daggers immediately shoot from my eyes.. :P

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by Myshel
At one time being called a bitch was an insult, but now I think being called a bitch is a complement.

Bitch=strong woman who doesn't take crap. It's nice to reduce the power of a word, but that's really an incorrect definition. For instance: CT is a strong woman who doesn't take crap. I would never (ever) call CT a bitch.

Now, no one can force someone to take a word a certain way, but I've never heard someone called a bitch as a compliment, nor were the traits being described complimentary.

[Vestarr]

The word bitch can be taken in a few ways as can the "N" word which i detest to even right .Unfortunately people now a days have grown so numb and/or self empowering that they can take a word thats negative or derogatory an change the whole meaning of its original purpose/definition. I personally dont like the words nor would i never use them to insult or compliment anyone however they would take it.

just my opinion tho :::shrugs:::

--Vest

[jackalcrimson]

Wait a minute, did someone call you a bitch Myshel?!!! Well thats it they are all going down, cause lord knows you can be sweet, nice, and loving and still be strong!!!!

Jacklehop- I win!!!!