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Nitram

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23. I'd suggest the use of the words "dick" and "pussy" are roughly equivalent.

Mon Jun 8, 2015, 02:41 PM

Jun 2015

Neither is as unacceptable as the c-word. But that's just based on my experience. Perhaps ya'll throw the c-word around with total abandon in day-to-day conversation.

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An oldie but goodie: D-words and C-words [View all] Bonobo Jun 2015 OP

Here is how it is presented. TM99 Jun 2015 #1

Taking this to a rational conclusion... TreasonousBastard Jun 2015 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Petrushka Jun 2015 #7

Men have always been proud of their dicks, the bigger the better Nitram Jun 2015 #3

How could you REALLY know the emotional impact of both words from the POV of both genders? Bonobo Jun 2015 #4

I didn't say I did. Nitram Jun 2015 #5

No, but that is arguably the result of all the freak out so it is a circular thing. Bonobo Jun 2015 #6

Why didn't you just post your point of view instead of asking a question you think you already... Nitram Jun 2015 #8

I never said words don't have impact, did I? Bonobo Jun 2015 #9

On the contrary, you are being disingenuous at best. Nitram Jun 2015 #10

If you feel that you are currently in a "vitriolic shouting match" then you need lots Bonobo Jun 2015 #11

I used to enjoy vitriolic shouting matches Nitram Jun 2015 #12

Is that a question? Bonobo Jun 2015 #13

I've asked the same question of you twice in previous posts, and you haven't answered yet. Nitram Jun 2015 #14

Ironically, I answered your question already and Bonobo Jun 2015 #18

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2015 #16

Wow, people are really, really trying to get me gone. Bonobo Jun 2015 #17

It might have something to do with your obvious lack of interest in conversation Nitram Jun 2015 #19

It might be, but the truth is that I enjoy conversation when I think that two opinions Bonobo Jun 2015 #20

Oh, you know it. Tried a long time with me (Gungeoneer), but has died off. No hides in 2+ yrs. Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #42

You know how it can be once you get on their lists. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #48

How was that even close? NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #47

I don't see the huge difference Major Nikon Jun 2015 #15

I guess Nitram doesn't want to discuss it as much as he/she claims to. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #21

The "community standards" reveal quite a bit on this Major Nikon Jun 2015 #22

I'd suggest the use of the words "dick" and "pussy" are roughly equivalent. Nitram Jun 2015 #23

Equivalent in that both are used as a pejorative against men and very rarely against women Major Nikon Jun 2015 #24

Aww, quit your whining. Nitram Jun 2015 #25

Which rights did you have in mind? lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #26

Lumberjack, haven't you noticed that the equal pay law is not being enforced? Nitram Jun 2015 #28

How many hours does the average full time woman work? lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #29

I give. How many? Nitram Jun 2015 #30

It's your claim. Maybe you should be able to back it up. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #31

It's my claim tht men work more hours than women? Nitram Jun 2015 #33

"Disingenuous" that word means something other than what you think it means. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2015 #35

The word means exactly what I think it means. Nitram Jun 2015 #36

The equal pay act does not guarantee anyone the same pay for the same job Major Nikon Jun 2015 #38

You hear that a lot on DU Major Nikon Jun 2015 #27

Visit the Gungeon for life beyond Dicks. Best encyclopedia around for the many Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #43

Obviously, there is no word for men's genitals that implies prayin4rain Jun 2015 #32

Pray4Rain, you've hit the nail on the head. Nitram Jun 2015 #34

I don't follow your analogy at all Major Nikon Jun 2015 #37

"Calling someone a dick is like calling them an asshole " Bonobo Jun 2015 #39

Welp, if that's what you feel like the word prayin4rain Jun 2015 #40

Either way the literal intent is to reduce someone's value to their genitals Major Nikon Jun 2015 #41

Good point, and worth reiterating. nt Eleanors38 Jun 2015 #44

I'm not following what you're saying. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #46

"it just seems to me to be a double standard"... NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #45