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In reply to the discussion: (HOF THREAD!) SO is the word "BITCH" still acceptable on DU... [View all]Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)On Sat Jan 24, 2015, 06:29 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
Completely depends on context.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1255&pid=54111
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
No, sexist words are not "useful" words. They are bigoted and insensitive.. ""Bitch" generally denotes a very specific kind of woman"
This is sexism. 100% unadulterated sexism. It's completely inappropriate for a liberal forum.
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Sat Jan 24, 2015, 06:43 PM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: While I know the word is commonly used by women amongst themselves with no problem, it's bad form to use it against any women outside of this context and not necessary on a public board where many, probably most, do find it very offensive - no matter which woman it's used to describe.
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Racist terms are frequently used to denote specific types of people who display particular behaviors. But they are still NOT ok to use.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I looked it up. Leave it.
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Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Context is important. Bitch is a feminist magazine. Fair enough point to make on a discussion board.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Do not agree with alerter
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: It's completely inappropriate for a liberal forum ... especially in a safe haven group. And cheapdate knows that. This was not innocently lost on DU. This was deliberate. Hide it.
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