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Svejk - "AOG. I can't help suspecting that if you had posted the first 'funny' we would have been inundated with outraged demands for an apology and/or your head."
Why would you suspect that? If you imagine that there is some sort of left-wing / liberal conspracy waiting to have a pop at AOG - and he does - then you are completely mistaken.
A long history of interaction with AOG has taught me that he is perfectly capable of making provocative statements that draw swift redress. He doesn't need to wait to be 'picked on' - he will prompt some rigourous debate as a matter of course.
Nothing wrong with that - but please don't assume he is a 'victim' - nothing could be further from the truth!
Why would you suspect that? If you imagine that there is some sort of left-wing / liberal conspracy waiting to have a pop at AOG - and he does - then you are completely mistaken.
A long history of interaction with AOG has taught me that he is perfectly capable of making provocative statements that draw swift redress. He doesn't need to wait to be 'picked on' - he will prompt some rigourous debate as a matter of course.
Nothing wrong with that - but please don't assume he is a 'victim' - nothing could be further from the truth!
sp1814
How many times do you see my name mentioned on this site, with some skit or another even when I am not joining in the debate?
If you knew me personally you would see I was not an unpleasant person, it is only being forced to defend my self that has made me what I am on AnswerBank ie the same as most of you.
How many times do you see my name mentioned on this site, with some skit or another even when I am not joining in the debate?
If you knew me personally you would see I was not an unpleasant person, it is only being forced to defend my self that has made me what I am on AnswerBank ie the same as most of you.
AOG
No - you do not need to defend yourself. No-one on this thread mentioned you, but you had to join in and start making digs, saying that people were being homophobic.
No they were not.
I would suggest that you are finding homophobia where it does not exist. Mild teasing and puns are not homophobia. I think I know what I'm talking about.
No - you do not need to defend yourself. No-one on this thread mentioned you, but you had to join in and start making digs, saying that people were being homophobic.
No they were not.
I would suggest that you are finding homophobia where it does not exist. Mild teasing and puns are not homophobia. I think I know what I'm talking about.
sp1814
/// No - you do not need to defend yourself. No-one on this thread mentioned you, but you had to join in and start making digs, saying that people were being homophobic. ///
/// No they were not. ///
/// I would suggest that you are finding homophobia where it does not exist. Mild teasing and puns are not homophobia. I think I know what I'm talking about. ///
I was not making digs as you stated, but criticising those who in my opinion were being rather disgusting in their humour relating to the stereotype actions of homosexuals, well that is the last time I step in defence of homosexuals such as yourself, because it now seems apparent that certain people can switch their 'offended feelings' on and off at their choosing.
Also making fun of someone who is different from others, in this case sexually is quite in order is it, therefore I assume you also class making fun of someone because their skin is a different colour is also only mild teasing?
I will try and put both of these to a test sometime much later, just to see the reaction that I will get, in the meantime I will copy this thread for future reference, please don't let me down.
/// No - you do not need to defend yourself. No-one on this thread mentioned you, but you had to join in and start making digs, saying that people were being homophobic. ///
/// No they were not. ///
/// I would suggest that you are finding homophobia where it does not exist. Mild teasing and puns are not homophobia. I think I know what I'm talking about. ///
I was not making digs as you stated, but criticising those who in my opinion were being rather disgusting in their humour relating to the stereotype actions of homosexuals, well that is the last time I step in defence of homosexuals such as yourself, because it now seems apparent that certain people can switch their 'offended feelings' on and off at their choosing.
Also making fun of someone who is different from others, in this case sexually is quite in order is it, therefore I assume you also class making fun of someone because their skin is a different colour is also only mild teasing?
I will try and put both of these to a test sometime much later, just to see the reaction that I will get, in the meantime I will copy this thread for future reference, please don't let me down.
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AOG - "I was not making digs as you stated, but criticising those who in my opinion were being rather disgusting in their humour relating to the stereotype actions of homosexuals, well that is the last time I step in defence of homosexuals such as yourself, because it now seems apparent that certain people can switch their 'offended feelings' on and off at their choosing."
The point sp is making is that a little gentle humour among people who know each other well enough to know there is no malice, is a very long way from vicious abuse from strangers.
So that is the difference - gentle teasing is not homophobia, homophobia is not teasing - the difference is there on this thread.
The point sp is making is that a little gentle humour among people who know each other well enough to know there is no malice, is a very long way from vicious abuse from strangers.
So that is the difference - gentle teasing is not homophobia, homophobia is not teasing - the difference is there on this thread.
@AoG I am still puzzled by which comments you believe were homophobic? You were asked this before, quite early on in the thread, but you never did clarify.
Why don't you identify which posts you consider homophobic, and why? Maybe you could highlight those posts that you think reflect some hypocrisy? Perhaps, if you are that disgusted by these allegedly homophobic comments, you should express that concern to AB Editor, get these "disgusting" posts removed?
Good to see you jumping in and taking up the cudgels in defence of a minority within our society that is often the subject of physical and verbal abuse though, AoG. That's very enlightened of you.
I would not want you to think though that light -hearted commentary, and the use of irony and stereotype gives carte blanche to those seeking an excuse to exercise their prejudices without restraint though.
I am sure we will all be waiting with baited breath to see the unfolding of your "test" in later posts, AoG.
Why don't you identify which posts you consider homophobic, and why? Maybe you could highlight those posts that you think reflect some hypocrisy? Perhaps, if you are that disgusted by these allegedly homophobic comments, you should express that concern to AB Editor, get these "disgusting" posts removed?
Good to see you jumping in and taking up the cudgels in defence of a minority within our society that is often the subject of physical and verbal abuse though, AoG. That's very enlightened of you.
I would not want you to think though that light -hearted commentary, and the use of irony and stereotype gives carte blanche to those seeking an excuse to exercise their prejudices without restraint though.
I am sure we will all be waiting with baited breath to see the unfolding of your "test" in later posts, AoG.
Svejk - AOG already thinks that the 'left wingers' on here are in a cabal designed to attack and upset him at every turn - he doesn't need encouragement!!!
Debate is about an exchange of viewpoints, it is not a war - there are no 'winners' on here - just a chance to see something from another point of view.
Debate is about an exchange of viewpoints, it is not a war - there are no 'winners' on here - just a chance to see something from another point of view.
Andy. I wouldn't say AOG has been singled out for bullying. Its just he puts his head over the parapet more than anyone else dares to.
Whether its a paucity of original thought, a pack mentality or simply that you've managed to frighten contrary views away, the lib/left do come across as a pack of bullies.
Whether its a paucity of original thought, a pack mentality or simply that you've managed to frighten contrary views away, the lib/left do come across as a pack of bullies.
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// Whether its a paucity of original thought, a pack mentality or simply that you've managed to frighten contrary views away, the lib/left do come across as a pack of bullies. //
It's a microcosm of the world at large.
Actually all the lefties think that the site's full of right wing bullies as well. In fact, everyone think's there are too many people who don't agree with them, and not enough people who do.
AOG does get singled out for attention because he keeps banging on about the same things. It's become like a long running joke.
Personally I hope he continues to do so - he's started some of the more interesting debates in the news section.
It's a microcosm of the world at large.
Actually all the lefties think that the site's full of right wing bullies as well. In fact, everyone think's there are too many people who don't agree with them, and not enough people who do.
AOG does get singled out for attention because he keeps banging on about the same things. It's become like a long running joke.
Personally I hope he continues to do so - he's started some of the more interesting debates in the news section.
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