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pennylane100

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3. Well I do recall a jury about using the word bitch as a verb.

Reply to obamanut2012 (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 2, 2012, 07:32 PM

Dec 2012

As a feminist, I did not think it was sexist, I use it all the time. I believe that terminology laying out inappropriate language should be a general one addressing all forms of bigotry. If the current one does not do that, I think amending it would be fine.

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Proposal to Amend DU TOS Language [View all] obamanut2012 Dec 2012 OP

I would rather cringe at the occasional word Warpy Dec 2012 #1

No one is calling for a banned words list obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #2

Well I do recall a jury about using the word bitch as a verb. pennylane100 Dec 2012 #3

I do not understand why you are also talking about a banned word list obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #4

I was merely replying to your statement that nobody is talking about a banned word list. pennylane100 Dec 2012 #9

Yes, I think sexism and misogyny should be in the TOS Lisa D Dec 2012 #5

The current TOS gives some examples for the other guidelines. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #6

LLP has some great examples at the link in the pinned OP obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #8

Specific language on this is definitely needed LadyHawkAZ Dec 2012 #7

Agreed. Gormy Cuss Dec 2012 #10

I haven't been up-to-date on what's been happening. Neoma Dec 2012 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author yardwork Dec 2012 #12

Count me in for any support needed. nt Zorra Dec 2012 #13

Would this include sexism towards men as well? Lugia Dec 2012 #14

What happened to this proposal?...I see it's dated December 2, 2012. n/t whathehell Mar 2013 #15

Suggestions on change up f/ vote? Panich52 Jan 2015 #16

Let's face it. Sexist/Misogynistic language and attitudes are explosive subjects. ariadne0614 Sep 2020 #17

I vote yes. Lunabell Apr 2023 #18