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antfromtashkent on 25 February 2009
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nightsurge said:
phisheep said:
nightsurge said:

 

I am an American who has every right to see offense in the term.  Who are you to deny me this right?   

Well, yes, but ...

... first, being American doesn't really have anything to do with it ...

And of course you have a right to see offense in anything. It isn't so much a right as a response, kindled by your upbringing, but I'll grant you that part.

Where your 'right' ends though, American or not, is where it interferes with other people's rights. Especially the rights to roam the earth and perhaps even Xbox Live without fear.

Hey, for all you know the lady in question may be American too. Means she has rights, don't it?

 

I'm not really offended by it.  Sure if the stereotypical gay guy comes up and hardcore sexual harrases me, I'll be offended, but for the normal guy or gal that is gay, I have no problem with it.  I do not hate on them, I was just using an example.

No one was discriminating her.  They were not saying she had to be afraid of harrasment or discrimination.  She simply violated the terms of service.  It's sad that people with actual names like Gaywood have to have their gamertag changed, but the simple fact remains that it is just against their ToU.  The words gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, straight, etc. all have sexual connotations.

@ant
So every word that can be found in the dictionary should be allowed in every aspect of communication?  Profane/vulgar words should be allowed?  Hmmm... seems like quite a few, religious or not, are offended by vulgar words.  The word "nigger" is in the dictionary, so that must mean it is ok to call anyone that, correct?  It must be perfectly acceptable to use in any context.

It does not matter where the text is located.  If it has sexual connotations, it's ban worthy, regardless of the meaning behind it.  No one can look at those words and not make a sexual connection...

And I quote again:

You agree that we may also discontinue your access to the Service if you do any of the following while connected to the Service:

Create a Gamertag , avatar or use text in other profile fields that may offend other members. This includes comments that look, sound like, stand for, hint at, abbreviate, or insinuate or relate to any of the following: profane words/phrases, topics or content of a sexual nature, hate speech (including but not limited to racial, ethnic, or religious slurs), illegal drugs/controlled substances, or illegal activities;

Ok first of all the word "nigger" is used on Live REGURARLY and no one gets in trouble for it....as long as its not in your profile it dint happend.

Second of all the word "nigger" has been used as a negative term for hundreds of years.... while lesbian was never used as a negative term unless the person has something against lesbians... or apparantly you....

third of all i can walk into a full room of people and yell "lesbians" and people will just think im crazy... if i yell "nigger" on the other hand i would be called a racist and probably get my ass kicked