Thanks "Me" - That's why it's offensive! (sm)
Posted By: Squirrel on 2007-05-28
In Reply to: Um, what difference does it make how - Me
I live in a southern state and the term "ebonics" is used in a derogatory way around here. There are bad dictators of every race and nationality, but we all know who the term "ebonics" refers to! I don't like bad dictators either, but I also don't like prejudice!
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At least you recognized "me." Thanks!! nm
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to "me", you should further review
because there are MANY negatives posts still on this Main Board. Just look at posts where "Kikki" had anything to add to the mix. LOL. The OP is correct in his/her assessment.
Don't be perplexed "me"
I think you are just trying to , aren't you now?
"Me" - you have such a way with words! (sm)
You are expressing what I believe, but so much more eloquently! :-)
Looks like it doesn't it. I have used "me" for about
2 years now. I didn't even notice how the previous post was signed.
There are also a few "me" posts.
Responding to poster "me"
What a wonderful story of the generosity of a stranger..have you ever seen or spoken to that man again? I would feel like I could never thank him enough..talk about the Lord answering prayer!
You Could Say "Me" is the Pot Calling the Kettle Black.
Gee, now am I racist or do I just have a hatred for cooking ware? 
I agree..."me" should read those posts. very negative. NM.
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It's disgraceful and offensive. Too bad if you don't like it
when others are offended by such lack of character and integrity.
If you're an adult, learn to speak like one and leave the juvenile language in the toilet where it belongs.
I Don't Find It Offensive...
I've been told a lot of times that "they can do transcription," and my response is "yeah!! you can do transcription." ... I simply tell them take transcription class, work in hospitals or companies that hire newbies, when you have enough experience (2-5yrs) then you can apply to companies that allows you to work from home.
Your neighbor doesn't mean to offend you... actually, reading between the lines, you inspire her...
curiosity sometimes is a way to become successful in this business.
I agree with you. It's very VERY offensive!
THe problem is, though, that it's okay to offend you or anyone else who is a Caucasian of European descent and push minorities and their "cultures" down our throats, and even worse those of our children. Something has to be done about it because it's ridiculous, offensive and just plain nauseating.
Your kids have a right to be proud of their heritage too, not to be made to feel guilty about it or taught that it's something to be disregarded.
not meant to be offensive
but you have to admit, statistically MT's are more likely to have big rear ends. And so do quilters. Of which I am both. LOL. Relax.
Eubonics is offensive.
The post that says MT is po' should be removed. That was the reason for the post.
You suggest being less offensive ... yet
you are obnoxious!!!
Offensive remark
As a Transcriptionist who also happens to have a handicap, I found your remark quite offensive "still willing to work and not live off the rest of us." I am always WILLING to work but am not always able. I do not choose to live off you or the government or anyone else. However, there are programs available to handicapped people that I have qualified for. That is because I paid my taxes for years, just like everyone else.
I think it is unique - not offensive at all nm
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warning - this may be disturbing and offensive to some...and then, maybe not...
There has to be some way to convey to you what is on this video. My hope is someone else will also step up and try to answer your questions, as I get very sick to my stomach even thinking of it.
I also do not want to offend anyone who maybe would not want to be subjected to this, you know, who might open the post not really knowing what is in it and then read it.
With a video, you open it, or not, at your own will.
Imagine the chickens you see either on TV or if you ever were around a farm. They are outside running around, spreading their wings...doing things that chickens do instinctly, or naturally.
Now imagine from the time they are born, they are never allowed outside, ever; but are in fact placed in coops the size of maybe the top of your desk, with 9 other chickens. There is no room to spread their wings. They never once spread their wings from birth to death, yet having that desire because it is a natural function and part of their ability to clean themselves, to mate, etc.
Now imagine their beaks being clipped off (the area with most of the nerve endings) with some kind of hot iron type machine, so they can not peck each other to death, like they will from the stress of being in tight quarters.
Now imagine 'chicken' fights, as they are so cramped and upset, fights until death, and the dead chicken just rots beside the others. Maybe the chickens are so hungry from lack of food and water, they even eat it because they have water and food routinely withheld so that they will produce more eggs. Imagine that life for years, never getting out of that coop.
Now imagine after being given growth hormones, their bodies become so big their legs will not support them, so they fall over and starve to death, again, in the coop with the other chickens.
Imagine as they are never able to wash or groom themselves. Imagine being electrically shocked in the metal cages to stimulate the egg-laying...
Now imagine they do not produce eggs so they are now ready to be slaughtered for their meat. They are literally grabbed and thrown violently into the backs of trucks, with broken bones and wings, injured, in trucks extremely hot, for who knows how many hours until they get to the slaughterhouse.
Now imagine being placed on what looks like a conveyor type apparatus, hung by their necks and being wisked by some type of blade that slits open the neck.
I could not watch certain parts and had my eyes closed, but I will never forget the sounds of this kind of treatment/death as long as I live...
These places are not clean, the chickens are not clean.
It is easy to see where the avian flu comes from - we (meaning mankind) have created it by the filth we allow these chickens to live in.
I can not even write about the cows, pigs, turkeys. Is beyond belief how they many times do not even anesthetize the cows before castrating them.
Dairy cows may not be treated so bad while they are producing milk, but a Huge percent of our meat comes from dairy cows who no longer produce milk. Their life may be pretty decent for a while, but it is what happens to them afterward...
I can not even go on...it is a nightmare.
Please ban rude and offensive MQLover
This person intentionally starts threads just to cause turmoil. When people try to answer her back in an intelligent, civilized manner she starts name calling and saying people are stupid, lazy, fat, etc. This type of nonsense should not be tolerated on this board. Some of us are professional and would like the timber of this board to be kept that way. Can you at least ban her until she learns manners and etiquette? No need to be insulted when we come on here looking for help. Thank you
That's very rude and offensive to many people (nm)
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Whoa, offensive. Maybe I'm old but it's not nice to see
You said you were in your 50s and you would put up a picture like that? I would expect that of a child or teenager but not a grown adult. Like the other poster said, are you trying to gain attention? What I don't understand is why people think the only way to be funny is by using foul language. You asked for opinions, well you got mine.
Also, to the other poster who said the F word is offensive. To the younger generation, the F word is perfectly ok to use yet you take offense to that. See what I mean ROEmpty?
And, I think having pictures with foul language only makes our industry look unprofessional.
it WAS unprofessional; probably meant as a cliche, but still offensive to some - nm
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Could you please explain why you find this term so offensive?
The term 'wannabe' is regularly used in society and it not considered a terrible insult. It stands for someone who 'wants to be' like someone or something else - for example someone who copies Madonna because she wants to be as controversial or as famous, etc.
True it's not generally meant as a compliment because it's applied to those are striving to be something they probably can't be, often because of lack of 'enough' talent or capabilities... but it's really not an out and out slam - and certainly not racial in any way, or gender-biased.
The original poster seems to have used the term correctly.
How many posters feel that my avatar is offensive?
I would be interested in any and all feedback on the offensiveness of my avatar. Please feel free to express your honest opinion.
Thank you!
Prior to posting here, this is what I found on Wikipedia and why I assumed it was, if not offensive,
From Wikipedia, searching the term Oriental. See what I have bolded and underlined.
Perceptions and connotations
[edit] American English
Controversy surrounds connotations of the term in American English. (See also American and British English differences.) According to Abdurrahman R. Squires, "politically correct terms have taken the place of the word 'Orientalism'".[2]
While a number of reference works used in the United States describe Oriental as pejorative, antiquated or offensive in some instances, the American Heritage Book of English Usage notes that
- It is worth remembering, though, that Oriental is not an ethnic slur to be avoided in all situations. It is most objectionable in contemporary contexts and when used as a noun, as in the appointment of an Oriental to head the commission. In these cases Asian (or a more specific term such as Vietnamese, Korean, or Asian American, if appropriate) is the only acceptable term. But in certain historical contexts, or when its exotic connotations are integral to the topic, Oriental remains a useful term.[3]
Random House's Guide to Sensitive Language states "Other words (e.g., Oriental, colored) are outdated or inaccurate." This Guide to Sensitive Language suggests the use of "Asian or more specific designation such as Pacific Islander, Chinese American, [or] Korean." [4] Merriam-Webster describes the term as "sometimes offensive,"[5] Encarta states when the term is used as a noun it is considered "a highly offensive term for somebody from East Asia." [6]
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