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Originally Posted by galleryseek
when it comes to derogatory terms, it's the context in which they're used that makes them good or bad. we don't care when black people call other black people n1gg3rs, why? because they're n1gg3rs!!!
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Yes, exactly. The list of words he used were fine.
These words, if he had mentioned them, would not be fine though because of their historical meaning.. not fine, beause they would offend someone, why should anyone potentially be offended? It's pointless.
Gyped - A stereotype (whether true or not) that Gypsies used to / were known to steal / rip people off. You can just say ripped off instead, no?
Chinsey - A stereotype that Chinese people are cheap; why not simply say cheap ass instead?
There are others... I don't think many people are on the same page as me however, and the intelligent ones who are, aren't going to waste their time posting in here.
Matt