Bosco's Tuft 936 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ManBearPig said: Im not gay but believe it’s right to challenge that just in case someone else is offended by it. This is what confuses me to be honest. Isn't it up to the 'someone else' to mention if they are offended? I wouldn't presume to comment on their behalf. 'Someone else' could be offended by pretty much anything. Edit. Actually that isn't always true. I realise that some terms are obviously offensive and should be challenged by all. Link to post Share on other sites
GrimsbyBoro 1,959 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bosco's Tuft said: 'Someone else' could be offended by pretty much anything. Like having Pig in a username which might upset Muslims, Jews, Vegans or women. Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 A few years ago I used the term "bent as a nine bob note" in a meeting for which someone reported me as being offensive! I shouldn't have used the word "bent" apparently. I explained the meaning of the expression but the twenty something wasn't having any of it so I ended the "discussion" shook my head and left them to it. Even explaining that in the context of the conversation her understanding of it made absolutely no sense versus the actual meaning of the expression was still apparently unacceptable in their mind. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Should we cancel Placebo for having a song called Nancy Boy, sung by a man known for having an effeminate appearance? I think its one of those terms that falls into the category of being okay to use for those in said category...but not by anyone else. Actually, now I think about it, it seems to apply to pretty much all slurs / offensive terms. I wouldn't want Placebo cancelled in any case as I quite like that song. Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: A few years ago I used the term "bent as a nine bob note" in a meeting for which someone reported me as being offensive! I shouldn't have used the word "bent" apparently. I explained the meaning of the expression but the twenty something wasn't having any of it so I ended the "discussion" shook my head and left them to it. Even explaining that in the context of the conversation her understanding of it made absolutely no sense versus the actual meaning of the expression was still apparently unacceptable in their mind. You did the right thing. There is just no reasoning with some people. 🙄 Things like context and alternate meanings just don't feature in some peoples' vocabulary. Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,695 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 It really is obvious when a player is going to miss a penalty sometimes 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyMFC 1,531 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, ManBearPig said: I’m not gay but believe it’s right to challenge that just in case someone else is offended by it. Please change your username as It may offend large rugged police officers with an affection to other men 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,039 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Once more I apologise for an ill-judged attempt at humour. I did not intentionally intend to offend anybody, but I accept I have and that I have to consider my words more carefully. MBP is right to point that out and I am old enough to accept that without ill-feeling, so let's put this behind us and hopefully just concentrate on the football. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,543 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Codger said: Once more I apologise for an ill-judged attempt at humour. I did not intentionally intend to offend anybody, but I accept I have and that I have to consider my words more carefully. MBP is right to point that out and I am old enough to accept that without ill-feeling, so let's put this behind us and hopefully just concentrate on the football. Don’t apologise buddy. Keep on keeping on 👍 Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,442 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Redcar Rioja said: A few years ago I used the term "bent as a nine bob note" in a meeting for which someone reported me as being offensive! I shouldn't have used the word "bent" apparently. I explained the meaning of the expression but the twenty something wasn't having any of it so I ended the "discussion" shook my head and left them to it. Even explaining that in the context of the conversation her understanding of it made absolutely no sense versus the actual meaning of the expression was still apparently unacceptable in their mind. Apparently meanings from history are trumped by any present day interpretation. Which should cast a shadow over the person who misinterpreted the expression rather than the originator. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 10 hours ago, estonpidge said: Apparently meanings from history are trumped by any present day interpretation. Which should cast a shadow over the person who misinterpreted the expression rather than the originator. I think that the individual would have zero knowledge of pounds shillings and pence, let alone LSD 🙂probably didn't help. It was literally a foreign language to her, I may well have been speaking in olde English Shakespeare speak to her. Ten bob notes probably went out of circulation in her Grandads or even Great Grandads time! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 29 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: I think that the individual would have zero knowledge of pounds shillings and pence, let alone LSD 🙂probably didn't help. It was literally a foreign language to her, I may well have been speaking in olde English Shakespeare speak to her. Ten bob notes probably went out of circulation in her Grandads or even Great Grandads time! While its fair enough for younger (under 30s) people to be unaware of things like this, a refusal to acknowledge or accept perfectly rational explanations, or the obviously inoffensive context in which things can be said, is really annoying. They just judge everything through millennial-tinted specs and get offended...usually on behalf of other people. Times like this I wish time travel was a possibility. Taking them back to the 70s, or even further would be one hell of a culture shock for them (the casual acceptance of racism and homophobia notwithstanding)! 😆 2 Link to post Share on other sites
northern boro 446 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 The EFL's AGM in June will ask clubs if they want to scrap the 3pm blackout to enable games to be broadcast on iFollow Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,401 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, northern boro said: The EFL's AGM in June will ask clubs if they want to scrap the 3pm blackout to enable games to be broadcast on iFollow Seems pointless to carry it on now given how simple it is to get around, and lifting it might at least limit piracy somewhat, whilst putting money in clubs coffers. Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,401 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Pochettino getting sacked by PSG, apparently they're going to try and get Conte. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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