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    #61
    Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
    http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...ml#post1933150


    Whilst I'm with admin that that particular word is unacceptable, I'm not entirely convinced that cretin, which refers to someone with cretinism, is much of an improvement (although I guess it's pretty rare these days, so unlikely to offend anyone personally)
    'Cretin' is now very far removed from its original clinical meaning.
    The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.

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      #62
      Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
      http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...ml#post1933150


      Whilst I'm with admin that that particular word is unacceptable, I'm not entirely convinced that cretin, which refers to someone with cretinism, is much of an improvement (although I guess it's pretty rare these days, so unlikely to offend anyone personally)
      At this rate, even Joey jokes could be banned. At the end of the day, it's language and getting offended at the use of specific words has always confused me.
      What happens in General, stays in General.
      You know what they say about assumptions!

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        #63
        Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
        At this rate, even Joey jokes could be banned. At the end of the day, it's language and getting offended at the use of specific words has always confused me.
        P****.
        The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.

        George Frederic Watts

        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_Park

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          #64
          Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
          This would never have happened when I was a mod.
          Originally posted by speling bee View Post
          'Cretin' is now very far removed from its original clinical meaning.
          What about retard?
          Originally posted by MaryPoppins
          I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
          Originally posted by vetran
          Urine is quite nourishing

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            #65
            Originally posted by d000hg View Post
            What about retard?
            Why not create a thread of potentially offensive words and see which one gets you banned?

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              #66
              Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
              Why not create a thread of potentially offensive words and see which one gets you banned?
              How would that be indistinguishable from the rest of General?
              Originally posted by MaryPoppins
              I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
              Originally posted by vetran
              Urine is quite nourishing

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                #67
                Oh I love cuk. It reminds me of my primary school. In the playground.

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                  #68
                  Originally posted by d000hg View Post
                  How would that be indistinguishable from the rest of General?
                  In every way.
                  The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.

                  George Frederic Watts

                  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_Park

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                    #69
                    Originally posted by eek View Post
                    How come psychocandy isn't banned for the same offence..... At least Sas discovered why it was wrong and apologised....
                    Because sas wanted to be banned, whereas PC didn't ask for a ban
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                      #70
                      Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
                      Because sas wanted to be banned, whereas PC didn't ask for a ban
                      But eek wants PC to be banned...

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