Adam Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 If someone used a word you consider to be a slur you wouldn't challenge it? But you're not even sure why you think it's a slur! If I was in a meeting and someone used a definitive racial or xenophobic term, then obviously, but tinker? Think you're being a bit hysterical here tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmothecat Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 So you've spent your life being offended by a word because you thought you should be but you weren't really sure why? Mental. I was under the impression it was an offensive slur for travelling people. After googling it I've found out I was correct and was right to find it offensive. Not mental, the only reason I doubted myself was because the people in the room didn't think it was an offensive term for whatever reason so I thought it better to check to rush to judgement. After checking, my instincts were correct and I stand by my decision to challenge it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 10 minutes ago, jmothecat said: I was under the impression it was an offensive slur for travelling people. After googling it I've found out I was correct and was right to find it offensive. Not mental, the only reason I doubted myself was because the people in the room didn't think it was an offensive term for whatever reason so I thought it better to check to rush to judgement. After checking, my instincts were correct and I stand by my decision to challenge it. Being offended is entirely subjective. You've come on here asking if it is offensive and had to google if it is a word you should be offended by. Pulling people up for using a word that you vaguely remember as being a word that might make you feel uncomfortable for some reason is tinky behaviour. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I was under the impression it was an offensive slur for travelling people. After googling it I've found out I was correct and was right to find it offensive. Not mental, the only reason I doubted myself was because the people in the room didn't think it was an offensive term for whatever reason so I thought it better to check to rush to judgement. After checking, my instincts were correct and I stand by my decision to challenge it. Lighten up, m8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmothecat Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Being offended is entirely subjective. You've come on here asking if it is offensive and had to google if it is a word you should be offended by. Pulling people up for using a word that you vaguely remember as being a word that might make you feel uncomfortable for some reason is tinky behaviour. I disagree, if a word is used as a slur against a minority group it's entirely reasonable to challenge the usage of that word. The only reason I had to google it was because I found myself in a position where others didn't think it was offensive so I felt it necessary to ensure I wasn't mistaken, and I wasn't. Travelling people find the word offensive, therefore as far as I'm concerned it shouldn't be used and should be challenged when people use it. I would do the same if people used sexist, homophobic, racist, sectarian etc terminology so I don't see why I should make an exception for this word. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 1 minute ago, jmothecat said: I disagree, if a word is used as a slur against a minority group it's entirely reasonable to challenge the usage of that word. The only reason I had to google it was because I found myself in a position where others didn't think it was offensive so I felt it necessary to ensure I wasn't mistaken, and I wasn't. Travelling people find the word offensive, therefore as far as I'm concerned it shouldn't be used and should be challenged when people use it. I would do the same if people used sexist, homophobic, racist, sectarian etc terminology so I don't see why I should make an exception for this word. You go, girl. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMjag Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Doyle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Don't let them get to you, Doyle. I've got a tattoo along my arm commemorating Dumbarton's nil-nil draw with Alloa in 2010. It reads "18/09/10, Time For A Pie". Keep your chin up, hen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 If there's one thing 13 years of P&B has taught us its don't post a photo of your tattoo and expect anyone to be complimentary 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Just caught up on the last few pages. Almost lolled at jmothecat searching for a reason to be offended. Doyle's tattoo is smart. Nice one ED. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I've just seen Doyle's tattoo. Jesus f**k 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortar Bored Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I'm starting to feel bad about Doyle and the tattoo saga, he's deleted his post and not sure how long it will be till he posts again.Just to be clear, I like the sentiment and completely understand his desire to get a permanent reminder of a momentous occasion for the Hibees. I just think he didn't think it through properly. But ffs! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Doyle's tattoo is a fitting tribute to the heroes in the Rangers support who showed great restraint under severe provocation. Bit surprised he had nothing about Hibs' cup win though tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurph Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Eoin Doyle's tattoo is such an Eoin Doyle thing to get. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 The things you want to share thread is currently on page 1869 in a clear tribute to Scotland's oldest professional football club, Kilmarnock FC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 2 hours ago, Mortar Bored said: I'm starting to feel bad about Doyle and the tattoo saga, he's deleted his post and not sure how long it will be till he posts again. Just to be clear, I like the sentiment and completely understand his desire to get a permanent reminder of a momentous occasion for the Hibees. I just think he didn't think it through properly. But ffs! He was PMing me about it last week. I told him to at least look into different fonts rather than just block capitals! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortar Bored Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 He was PMing me about it last week. I told him to at least look into different fonts rather than just block capitals! Are you a Jambo? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 20 minutes ago, sjc said: He was PMing me about it last week. I told him to at least look into different fonts rather than just block capitals! You should've told him to get it done in comic sans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, Mortar Bored said: Are you a Jambo? Yes. Why? 1 minute ago, Sweet Pete said: You should've told him to get it done in comic sans. it was on the link I sent him....... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinFighter Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I can't see it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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