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NNadir

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14. I try to stay away from hate words, and when reference is required, I do as you have done...

Reply to BWdem4life (Original post)

Tue Nov 14, 2023, 05:38 PM

Nov 2023

....refer to it as the "C-word."

I use standard expletives all the time - I'm not prude - but not those used to express hatred to a particular group. (We all know what those words are.)

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Q: When is it appropriate to use the "C" word on DU? [View all] BWdem4life Nov 2023 OP

It isn't. In Britain it's more of an all-purpose insult, Ocelot II Nov 2023 #1

My opinion? no Lunabell Nov 2023 #2

no... but have the OP delete that one picture... keep the rest. lapfog_1 Nov 2023 #3

That one, no. If only because it is not only demeaning but inaccurate. jls4561 Nov 2023 #4

if he feels offended by it... SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2023 #6

Excuse me, as the owner of a C, let me remind you-- they have a use. viva la Nov 2023 #5

I dunno, grumpyduck Nov 2023 #7

I vote MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #8

never n/t markie Nov 2023 #9

Hell no. Not no. HELL NO! (and no I don't give a damn about its use in the UK). hlthe2b Nov 2023 #10

Exactly. niyad Nov 2023 #19

Elise Stefanik rlexx Nov 2023 #11

It does not matter what words are used in your home, or by niyad Nov 2023 #17

Not every woman is required to adhere to your opinion rlexx Nov 2023 #18

see post 10. and, by the way, reading comprehension is your niyad Nov 2023 #20

I have a full vocabularly of swear words, that I exercise from time to time but that one is out of limits for this old Chainfire Nov 2023 #12

Never.... anciano Nov 2023 #13

I try to stay away from hate words, and when reference is required, I do as you have done... NNadir Nov 2023 #14

No, I try to avoid LauraInLA Nov 2023 #15

Never. We have had this discussion a number of times over niyad Nov 2023 #16