Posted by Dr. Bob on December 17, 2004, at 21:21:57
In reply to Re: POLL: Anybody find '@ss' offensive??? » Dinah, posted by alexandra_k on December 17, 2004, at 16:38:23
> I think it is about Mirriam Webster and what they consider to be offensive. But if nobody finds it offensive here, then I see no reason why we shouldn't be allowed to say it.
People may find it offensive, but not say so...
> I figure people are protesting against this 'unresonable' rule (in the sense that nobody can figure out the reason for it) in inappropriate ways sometimes.
That's an interesting hypothesis, that the perception of unreasonableness prompts a protest. Not to deflect this discussion, but would you be willing to consider whether you've been in situations like that in the past?
Bob
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