Don’t speak
I find it frustrating that you cannot use certain words. When these words are censored, the reader fills in the gaps- we’re not that daft. Take for instance the “Nig”. Oh I had written it but had to pull it. But I didn't write it to insult anyone. It was not in an offensive context. I just wrote it. Does that make me racist? No. Not in the least. So why the fuss? I’ll tell you:
It’s because uptight prudes that can’t take action for themselves.
That’s right…if it bothers you, stop reading.
It’s not a complicated concept really. Anybody can do it. If it’s in violation of policy, point that out. If it’s insulting write the author.
There are tons of ways to communicate without resorting to censorship. Think before you throw a shit fit. That’s half the battle. Put things into context and assume your audience is intelligent (most of the time).
But alas our tongues are tied and our fingers kept from keyboarding certain letters in order to spell certain words…George Carlin Composed a list of the 7 words you can’t say on TV “shit piss fuck cunt, cocksucker motherfucker and tits” and tits doesn’t even belong on the list. The same applies to racial slurs.
Someday we’ll get over it.
After all, if people wearing white sheets over their heads can rally in hate, why can we not write for hope?
We’ve come a long way.
But idiots with pitchforks and personal vendettas keep throwing us back.
Hopefully someday we can use all words properly.
After all, the Hindus have a symbol the nazis stole and inverted, which means nothing like the connotation Hitler gave it. Why should the word “Nig”; some ignorant whites hundreds of years ago used, stop us from writing and speaking?
As long as there are humans there will always be idiots.
and as long as people invent derogatory insults for condescending purposes, there will always be thought control and censorship.
Words have the power to move and inspire change. Words can make or break a country, speech or even twist for humour. What's written isn't half as bad as what's being said at home (not always...often). What's cool lingo on the streets, might be hot topic or barred in various places.
Rightly so. Because words can be powerful.
That's why dumb people shouldn't be literate. They make us all look bad— cuz some are only half literate and won't take the time to look deeper.
Someday, someone will write about SLAVERY in poetic verse or in an epic. They'll need that word for accuracy and impact. If it's not used to bring anybody down (ie documentary purposes, historical purposes, hippy protest etc etc).
I had the full N word written here. I had to censor it.
I'll follow the rules, I don't want a huge fuss or pay fines or whatever other consequences may be.
Just know this: I didn't call anybody an "N", I didn't say it in condescention- I only spoke ABOUT THE WORD AND ITS CONNOTATION.
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now for my next trick, I'm going to pull rockets out of my ass!N word- use your imagination, you're not that daft I know it
George Carlin: famous comedian with lots of good rants about common sense, words, language. You should listen someday
Adding your comment:
I agree, what's so damn hard about not reading something if it offends you? Walk away! Duh! Even place the SOB on the ignore list if he/she is truly an ignorant "idiot". You have captured the sentiments of many, and mused with intelligence and great candior. I love this! Good luck in the challenge.
