mnealtx 0 #26 August 22, 2007 Have you been touched by his noodly appendage? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #27 August 22, 2007 Like I said you can create your own forum and make your own rules. This really isn't a public forum where there are no rules. If you want that you can go to the Use groups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #28 August 22, 2007 QuoteLike I said you can create your own forum and make your own rules. This really isn't a public forum where there are no rules. If you want that you can go to the Use groups. The rules of this site are made at the sole discretion of the owners. I don't question that. My point goes to more of a societal norm that makes offensive language on certain topics completely taboo, while it's open season on others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #29 August 22, 2007 Enough with the PA's. Some reminders, from the rules and readmes: Posts that contain material that we deem to be blatantly or unnecessarily racist, sexist, homophobic, bigoted, pornographic, or otherwise offensive, may be removed. While discussion of certain social and political issues may require the use of sensitive or potentially offensive terms, outside of those limited contexts the use of such terms is not allowed on this board and may be removed. . . . Also note that while we will not tolerate hate posts, there is no rule prohibiting attacks against groups or non-DZ.commers. (See here for details on what constitutes a hate post.) Organized religions, political parties, celebrities, presidents, and countries are all fair game. If such posts will upset you, do not read or post to this forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #30 August 22, 2007 Just to make sure. Were you directing towards me specifically or towards everyone? Ok I reviewed my posts and the poor baby one might be construed as a PA albeit a mild PA. Sorry I will try to avoid such posts in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #31 August 22, 2007 QuoteThis whole FSM nonsense is right up there with the racist comparison of blacks to monkeys. I think it's worse than that. I think it's like Hitler. There, I said it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #32 August 22, 2007 Actually, I'm quite OK with making fun of anything. There is nothing that is sacred from humor, IMO. The day we have to guard from certain types of jokes is the day when we have taken ourselves all too seriously." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #33 August 22, 2007 QuoteHow do you feel about gay-bashing or racist jokes? "Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke"? Being made the subject of a joke is not equal to being bashed. In some lunatic utopian society where people believe poking fun is bashing, all humor will be banned - cuz we wouldn't want to offend ANYBODY." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #34 August 22, 2007 QuoteIn some lunatic utopian society where people believe poking fun is bashing, all humor will be banned - cuz we wouldn't want to offend ANYBODY. is that Minnesota? or California? Either way, as long as they've had at least one Governor from Predator, alsoBatman and Robin, then it won't matter. It can be both. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #35 August 22, 2007 QuoteQuoteIn some lunatic utopian society where people believe poking fun is bashing, all humor will be banned - cuz we wouldn't want to offend ANYBODY. is that Minnesota? or California? Either way, as long as they've had at least one Governor from Predator, alsoBatman and Robin, then it won't matter. It can be both. But I'm weary of Sci-Fi. I want a governor that is, or has been, a cartoon character. I think Ned Flanders is worthy of nomination. That'll get us the right wing vote. With Zippy the Pinhead as a running mate, not only do we benefit from political experience, we nail down the hippies, yippies, lefties, commies, gays, clowns, fat people, and of course all the othe Pinheads. We'll rule the world!" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #36 August 22, 2007 QuoteBut I'm weary of Sci-Fi. I want a governor that is, or has been, a cartoon character. I think Ned Flanders is worthy of nomination. That'll get us the right wing vote. With Zippy the Pinhead as a running mate, not only do we benefit from political experience, we nail down the hippies, yippies, lefties, commies, gays, clowns, fat people, and of course all the othe Pinheads. We'll rule the world! Age is an issue - on the series, Ned is a senior citizen. By now, he's just too old. Per our calendar, he's not yet 35, and thus ineligible. But, he sure is a dingdangdiddly decent sort of guy, ain't he? We might have to go back a ways to get someone over 35 that still can be taken seriously. What about the kid from Heavy Metal? He had a good time. More contemporary? Papa Smurf or Donald Duck. Yosemite Sam would be great in the cabinet - maybe Sec Ed. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #37 August 22, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteHow do you feel about gay-bashing or racist jokes? "Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke"? How do you feel about liberal-bashing? Making fun of what someone is (gay, black, female, etc) is fundamentally different than making fun of what people believe in (liberalism, communism, capitalism, christianity, islam, etc). Blues, Dave Our anti-discrimination laws apply to race, religion, creed, national origin, gender (and I think sexual orientation). Why is that? Hah! So the FSM is discriminatory now? Oh the humanity, won't someone think of the little religious children! Don't think we didn't notice the nice little sidestep their either. How is a parody of an idea comparable to racial abuse?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #38 August 23, 2007 QuoteLike I said you can create your own forum and make your own rules. This really isn't a public forum where there are no rules. If you want that you can go to the Use groups. Thanks for explaining this several times, Mr. Forum Rights Explainer. I enjoyed it. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #39 August 23, 2007 Quote while we will not tolerate hate posts, there is no rule prohibiting attacks against "Christians and others" Quote Organized religions, political parties, celebrities, presidents, and countries are all fair game. So what you're basically saying is "We will not tolerate hate speech except where we think it's okay." How about "dirty little Jews"? Is that okay? It's okay to condemn/attack the Syrians, but using a racial slur like towelhead will get you banned? It's all so confusing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #40 August 23, 2007 I am a Christian. I am, in fact, the treasurer of my church. I don't see FSM as denigrating to religion. It's not, in fact, it's probably less so than making fun of the 72 virgins that we all like to poke fun at. Religion is kind of like sex, in that it's intensely personal, and makes some of us feel a little funny, and we want to know that we're doing it right. Humor about religion is a human expression. I'm not sure how you consider FSM to be an attack on you. The fact that you are a Christian doesn't mean that an attack on Christianity is a personal attack on you. There are some pretty ardent atheists on here who talk about stories and fiction. That's their deal. But why does their opinion matter to your beliefs? And who are your beliefs for? Anyway, enough ranting. If you don't like the topic, don't click on the thread. If there are posters who regularly piss you off, don't read their posts. Why let them have that much space in your head? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittentay 0 #41 August 23, 2007 so does that make meatwad from aqua teen hunger force "god"??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #42 August 23, 2007 QuoteSo what you're basically saying is "We will not tolerate hate speech except where we think it's okay." How about "dirty little Jews"? Is that okay? It's okay to condemn/attack the Syrians, but using a racial slur like towelhead will get you banned? You really do seem confused!! In a discussion of whether the FSM (a parody of an idea) is hatespeech/ abusive/ whatever it is you're whining about right now, using the example of directly racist speech such as 'towelhead' or 'dirty little jew' is a very poor strawman.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #43 August 23, 2007 Quote Have you been touched by his noodly appendage? Hmmmmm.... noodly appendages, touching -- sounds kind of interesting Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #44 August 23, 2007 Quote Quote while we will not tolerate hate posts, there is no rule prohibiting attacks against "Christians and others" Quote Organized religions, political parties, celebrities, presidents, and countries are all fair game. So what you're basically saying is "We will not tolerate hate speech except where we think it's okay." How about "dirty little Jews"? Is that okay? It's okay to condemn/attack the Syrians, but using a racial slur like towelhead will get you banned? It's all so confusing. Reading DZ.COM's Speakers' Corner is not compulsory. Please feel free to go away.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #45 August 23, 2007 Quote Reading DZ.COM's Speakers' Corner is not compulsory. Please feel free to go away. Mommy! Make the mean man stop talking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #46 August 23, 2007 Quote Quote Reading DZ.COM's Speakers' Corner is not compulsory. Please feel free to go away. Mommy! Make the mean man stop talking whining. Fixed it for you.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #47 August 23, 2007 Quote Quote Have you been touched by his noodly appendage? Hmmmmm.... noodly appendages, touching -- sounds kind of interesting Wendy W. They are fairly thin noodles tho...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #48 August 23, 2007 Quote Quote Reading DZ.COM's Speakers' Corner is not compulsory. Please feel free to go away. Mommy! Make the mean man stop talking. Coming from the guy who is currently trying to expand the DZ.com restrictions to seemingly anything critical of his own beliefs, that is just..... well, I'm sure you appreciate the irony.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #49 August 23, 2007 QuoteComing from the guy who is currently trying to expand the DZ.com restrictions to seemingly anything critical of his own beliefs Actually I'm not. Just trying to figure out why there seems to be a double standard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #50 August 23, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Reading DZ.COM's Speakers' Corner is not compulsory. Please feel free to go away. Mommy! Make the mean man stop talking whining. Fixed it for you. Kallend goes for self-depreciation.Will wonders never cease? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
