kickycan wrote:Well, in general, Lash, my answer is to use some common sense.
Let's take the word "towelhead" for instance. If I used the word "towelhead" and others' reaction to it was negative, I might defend my usage of it. If it happened again, I might just go, "hey, people seem to be bothered by this, and it's sidetracking what I'm trying to get across. Maybe I won't use it anymore."
Just my opinion.
Although I have to admit, I really like the word, "pussified."
I appreciate you answering, but I am wondering if you really immediately quit using all the words that anyone reacts to negatively. People likely could be bothered by alot of what you say, profanity, jokes, references...and I just don't see you amending your speech to fit everyone's preferences. I'm serious. I'm not trying to trip you up or anything.
I have never used an epithet that addressed race, religion or sexual orientation to a person, or about them to another person IRL, but, I am tired of someone else telling me what I can say. I have a very hard time believing you submit to it, as well.
If we bend to everyone's preferences, there will be no communication.
), but most importantly, accept others as well. I think that is where we have gone wrong in the past - some people seem to think their way is the only way. 
That wasn't too religious for you, was it? :wink: 
