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Originally Posted by Sarah
It really is a grey area. And to be honest, I don't think there is a way to decide how to draw the line until it gets to the point of hate crime.
As bad as a slur is, it's like.. if someone has that in their soul anyway, does it matter to them if someone tells them they're bad? I'm having a hard time putting my thoughts into words on this. Freedom of speech is a double edged sword, for sure. It's a shame that people say some of the things they do, but it's even more of a shame that everyone feels the need to care about what everyone else thinks of them.
On a lighter note, I'm going to start saying "that's so hetero" for stuff that's stupid and see if it catches on. I bet it will, because a lot of my friends tend to pick up on phrases that I use (not because I'm sooooo cool.. just because i say a lot of whack ****).
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What?!?!?! I'm totally offended!
I'm sick of the "gay club" around here, just because I like to sleep with men, doesn't mean I'm a bad person, or lame. I have feelings and valid opinions just like everyone else.
But seriously, that other stuff you said is good, too, I tend to agree.
Also, I like to make up other insults. or non insults. That don't have any inherent meaning. Like "That's so mank!" or "Stuff that!" or "that's very effluvius". Okay, that last one already means something, but still. I also find terms like "squirrel head" and "monkey head" can go either way. They are affectionate, yet slightly insulting. I call most kids "squirrel heads" because they are spazzes. But it sounds cute, see how that works? Or what about "That's so bazang".
But for reals, I've curbed myself of saying "that's so gay" easily, by saying "that's so lame", or "that is hella, hella, hella lame".