ewww - Shevonne

Concatenation? - ωαřмaiden ❤Marrit Woman❤

Cummerbund? - John (bird whisperer)

Posted in the b-wordfest :) - Eivind

Curmudgeon - Mo Kargas

As much as I dislike the word, I think occasionally it is warranted. - Headless Gnad Kicker

Considering how visceral and pointed that word is, Melly, I can't really think of a warranted use for it, at least in the US. - Ha3rvey #teamMonique

There is a book I loved about reclaiming the word http://www.amazon.com/gp... but I agree that it often feels violent/demeaning to me when people say it - Laura Norvig from iPhone

It fits my Dad's Mom perfectly. - Gabrielle

I shouldn't be laughing about this so much. But I am. - Ha3rvey #teamMonique

Laura, if people to whom that word is directed want to reclaim it, I don't have any problem with that. I do have a problem with men who make people I care about uncomfortable with their constant *pant* comments using it. Here's my test for any word like that: if you say it to my mom/sister/wife/daughter and you get hit in the mouth, you probably shouldn't have said it. Also, I can spell "daughter" correctly. - Ha3rvey #teamMonique

it's weird because i drop that word way too much, but it's only in reference to men from the uk. my mom did smack my brother for using it when we were kids. it's definitely got more weight in the us. not that calling people it on the terraces is an excuse, but it's more appropriate. - kendrak

I get the different use/definition in the UK, Khendira. That's a cultural difference I can't do anything about. I'm talking about men who have a history of annoying women using it. In this particular case, it's an affectation at best, like using the word "strewth". This isn't a best-case scanario. - Ha3rvey #teamMonique

See, I totally get the issues with it, and I'll admit if I ever hear an American use it to describe a woman, I would be pissed as hell. It's hypocritical since I did call Nick Barmby it on the BBC once. - kendrak

There's a section in this article about detachment from second languages: http://ff.im/ZnALh (I can't say there are any words in Norwegian that trigger these feelings either, though, so I guess there's a cultural component as well.) My thought was just to highlight the 'people who,,,' statement. Use it carefully. One should be careful about judging people in a cultural diverse environment. - Eivind

Eivind, I feel qualified to judge this person in this instance. He's an American. He should know better. I get the difference in meaning and use in the UK (and I presume other countries). Also, there's more to this situation than you could possibly know. - Ha3rvey #teamMonique

To me, if I were to fling that word AT someone, that is my nuclear option. It pretty much means any relationship between me and that person is beyond redemption. - Russian Space Lizard

Fair enough, Harvey. I cannot know, and therefore I will not judge. - Eivind

CUNT - Shell Keith

Right. Thanks for that brilliant contribution. - Kisha

Good grief. - Kelli H.

Awesome, new person to block. - Rochelle

Moderate THIS. - Ha3rvey #teamMonique

<removed and re-posted as requested> - MiniMage

MiniMage, I need to ask you a favor. Please don't take this the wrong way, but would you mind copying that post and moving it to another thread? This one has been seen enough action for one day. - Ha3rvey #teamMonique

I think your post raises some interesting questions, and I think this is too important and delicate to deal with here. Let's go to the main feed. - Ha3rvey #teamMonique

Done. Hope I get some feedback. http://friendfeed.com/minimag... - MiniMage