[Kyle]

Originally Posted by smeagol

oh Now this looks like a thread for me so everybody just follow me
cuz we need a little controversy,
cuz it feels so empty without me

Smeagol was annoying as ******* in lord of the Rings.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Originally Posted by Hayden

I agree.

I think white people find it harder to understand the severity of racism than us black people do. I swear I hear at least one white person a day use the N word without knowing I can hear them.

One time I confronted someone over it and they replied "oh, I didn't mean to offend you and your people, one of my best friends is Asian". smh.

I'm not black

[Kizzy]

My life would have been so different if I'd married shakin stevens ...

[smeagol]

people label falsely and tag everything these days. its like the health and safety gone mad.
i find it really sad really.

everybody wants to be a victim otherwise they are just ordinary like everybody else.
thats why you see people so quick around here to attack.

[smeagol]

Originally Posted by ChristMASS EFFECT

Smeagol was annoying as ******* in lord of the Rings.

now that is controversial , dont say that too loud the orces would eat you

[Kyle]

I find people's obsessions with celebrities lifestyles a little disturbing.

[smeagol]

if a girl isnt bi she is not considered cool.- its the latest rage

ducks and runs for cover lol

[Urban Cragou]

Originally Posted by The baby Zeesus

I agree, I think that while both issues both obviously exist, people are now very quick to brand something homophobic or racist without really thinking about the accusation they are making. To be some kind of people -phobe or -ist you have to hate them and be afraid of them. Somebody using the N word or somebody referring to something as 'gay' is maybe a little bit ignorant but they're just words...

Mel Gibson is an anti-Semite. He hates Jewish people. This is well documented. There's a difference between the kind of unjustifiable hatred in that man's heart and somebody referring to somebody as a "******" or something.

What you and Vicky said. They remain significant issues here but are nowhere near as prominent as they often get painted out as.

And I've never understood the 'gay' thing. I know it's a sensitive thing but when people refer to things as that they're usually on about it being rubbish and the like. Maybe there's something behind it I dunno but for me it depends on the context.

Eminen's new album is an example.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by The baby Zeesus

I agree, I think that while both issues both obviously exist, people are now very quick to brand something homophobic or racist without really thinking about the accusation they are making. To be some kind of people -phobe or -ist you have to hate them and be afraid of them. Somebody using the N word or somebody referring to something as 'gay' is maybe a little bit ignorant but they're just words...

Mel Gibson is an anti-Semite. He hates Jewish people. This is well documented. There's a difference between the kind of unjustifiable hatred in that man's heart and somebody referring to somebody as a "******" or something.

I disagree Greg.. Words like ****** and **** aren't just words. Over time the have become extremely derogatory terms synonymous with racism. I personally feel very insulted when anybody uses those words in front of me.

[King Gizzard]

it's not necessarily controversial and it's a bit boring for this thread but Daniel Radcliffe is the worst actor I have ever witnessed

Shame cus he's a nice and funny guy in interviews

[Ninastar]

I agree with Zee/Vicky.

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Virgin Mary

I disagree Greg.. Words like ****** and **** aren't just words. Over time the have become extremely derogatory terms synonymous with racism. I personally feel very insulted when anybody uses those words in front of me.

What about people on this very forum?

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Redway

What you and Vicky said. They remain significant issues here but are nowhere near as prominent as they often get painted out as.

And I've never understood the 'gay' thing. I know it's a sensitive thing but when people refer to things as that they're usually on about it being rubbish and the like. Maybe there's something behind it I dunno but for me it depends on the context.

Eminen's new album is an example.

I don't like the "gay" thing either.. It's immediately giving the word negative connotations. Young people assume gay is a bad thing.

[MeMyselfAndI]

I find Katie Hopkins hilarious
and Lord of the rings sucks

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by ChristMASS EFFECT

What about people on this very forum?

I've never seen anybody using those words on here.

[In the Drunk Tank]

I think that the Sun is a fine newspaper

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by King Moonracer

I think that the Sun is a fine newspaper

Close the thread now. This has gotta be the most controversial one we are going to have

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Virgin Mary

I've never seen anybody using those words on here.

Are we talking about the word beginning with N? I have seen it plenty of times on here.

[Good King Glennceslas]

I can honestly say I have never seen the N word used on here.

[Candy Annie Cane]

Originally Posted by Good King Glennceslas

I can honestly say I have never seen the N word used on here.

I'm sure it is or was in someone's user profile...not in an offensive way though

[Kyle]

Wow. I have seen it underneath people's names and in music threads.

[Vicky.]

Apparently theres a difference between using the N word, and using *****.

Personally I dont understand why anyone would want to use it either way, but thats besides the point

[King Gizzard]

There is a difference between the two N words and a difference between it's meaning, it's about context

The one you see on here is the reclaimed word, which isn't meant to cause offence, no one has used the er version on here

A bit like when people of the Gay community use once derogatory words to try and reclaim them and soften them

[smeagol]

the n word should be banned worldwide. but if rappers want to use it and dont mind using it then i dont see how they can complain when others use it.
it sets a bad example, people either have a problem with it or they dont.
its a bit nuts dont you think

[Jake.]

Didn't ever realise there was a difference between the two apart from poor grammer lol