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16th February 15, 09:50 AM
#1
Your example is not equivalent, it is very different. But that is not the point. If someone uses an intentionally offensive word, they shouldn't be surprised if they cause offense. Your friend does know the word is offensive, right? So he probably shouldn't be surprised by the reaction he caused.
My guess is that the landlord asked him to refrain from name calling, e.g. known offensive language, not all potentially offensive language.
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16th February 15, 10:17 AM
#2
My example is just the same all of them are if a word is taken in offence no matter what it its, its offensive . the word he used is what every one calls them and was not considered anything out of the ordinary at all and its far from the worst thing they get called.
You must except that anything you say could be taken as offensive by any one and therefor when you are out you must stand in silence or pick your words very carefully taking time to think of every one that could be offended.
The place that would not allow a kilt on its grounds you must all so except his reasoning and his right to do so.
I'me very offended by the word God being used in such a fashion so the lady must all so leave the premises . it was used in anger and meant to be express her annoyance at here child she must be worned you must except this as I was offended by her comments .
Last edited by Norbo; 16th February 15 at 10:22 AM.
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16th February 15, 11:37 AM
#3
As a general rule, try to stay positive.
Do tell the truth, don't speak badly of others. There is just too much negativity.
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16th February 15, 11:45 AM
#4
I don't see why this forum is the place for this type of discussion.
Last edited by cck; 16th February 15 at 12:27 PM.
Reason: corrected sentence
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16th February 15, 12:16 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by cck
I don't see why this forum the place for this type of discussion.
Agreed. Thoroughly. I would strongly recommend the rabble move on and leave this discussion where it is. The OP received replies and answers to his questions from a fairly broad cross-section of the membership. I would caution that pursuing this much further might result in rules being broken if it results in escalating contention (Rule #2).
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16th February 15, 12:44 PM
#6
So this is still a kilt forum?!
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16th February 15, 12:49 PM
#7
Good question.
Norbo, your question has been answered and it's clear that the majority of the members here do not support your supposition that such slurs are acceptable. As stated, such languages, as you have recently discovered, is unacceptable here on XMarks, and I guess the publican would simply agree with our judgement.
This is getting heated and it's way off topic; moving to the Cooling off Corner.
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Last edited by Father Bill; 16th February 15 at 12:50 PM.
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