Gentlemen what is the ideal lady for you?

[Anachronism]

maybe it's the nerd in me, but I see nothing wrong with the word "female". It is simply a word used to describe someone's gender. I guess "woman" and "lady" can by more subjective terms and may imply something (i.e. that she is ladylike). I think people are waaaaay over-reacting. If you want to hear some offensive alternatives for the word "female" try listening to a rap song. You never hear "female" used as a derogatory term.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I wonder if transsexuals are offended by the term "shemale"?

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[Anachronism]

I wonder if transsexuals are offended by the term "shemale"?

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uh, yeah, I'm pretty sure they do. I know you probably meant it as a joke, but it comes off as offensive and homophobic.

 

[Zemke Fan]

One more for Marc's list

First date deal-breakers:
-- the lady chews her food with her mouth open;
-- the lady chews gum with her mouth open.

-- the lady chews gum while sipping a cocktail. (Never ceases to amaze me.)

 

[Martinis at 8]

I wonder if transsexuals are offended by the term "shemale"?

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Do we care?

 

[Luke 42]

Do we care?

Well if we care if women are offended by "female", then certainly yes. People are people.

 

[Foofoogal]

Originally Posted by Marc Chevalier
I wonder if transsexuals are offended by the term "shemale"?

I thought it was funny.

I have no problem with calling me a female either. What do I know. [huh]

 

[pigeon toe]

uh, yeah, I'm pretty sure they do. I know you probably meant it as a joke, but it comes off as offensive and homophobic.

Thanks for saying that. Transphobia ain't cool.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

"Transphobia"..now that IS pervertedly funny.....

 

[Fletch]

-- the lady chews gum while sipping a cocktail. (Never ceases to amaze me.)

That was no lady.

But neither was it my wife.

 

[pigeon toe]

"Transphobia"..now that IS pervertedly funny.....

I don't get it...? Last time I checked fear of or hatred towards another person because of their gender identity or presentation wasn't funny.

 

[Viola]

I don't get it...? Last time I checked fear of or hatred towards another person because of their gender identity or presentation wasn't funny.

^That.

 

[Tomasso]

Lord, save us from the nitpicking PC'ers. *yucky*

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Thanks for saying that. Transphobia ain't cool.

No, it certainly ain't. I have nothing whatsoever against any sexual or gender orientation. Never have, never will. I was trying to point out that some labels can and do hurt, and that labels should ultimately be chosen and designated by those communities to which they refer ... whether ladies, gentlemen, etc.


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[Viola]

Lord, save us from the nitpicking PC'ers. *yucky*

I thought treating people with respect was classic?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I thought treating people with respect was classic?

That is what political correctness originally intended to do. Political correctness goes to extremes at times (what code of ethics doesn't?), but I will always ascribe to the reasonable, just, well-mannered aspects of it.


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[Tomasso]

I thought treating people with respect was classic?

What do you mean by classic?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I don't get it...? Last time I checked fear of or hatred towards another person because of their gender identity or presentation wasn't funny.

Fear or hatred...what?...huh??? Last time you checked?..uh..with whom??
I just think this phobia-itis can become quite comical...
...just as a painted up cartoon charactor "presentation" portrayed as normal is "still" just as absurd to us surviving Phobia-ites.....last time I checked.
I do regret that I have become involved in yet another hi-jack.
...and ,yes,...I am usually a Hi-jack-a-phobic.

 

[Viola]

What do you mean by classic?

Well, often, behavior is deemed PC if one disagrees with it, but treating other people respectfully and calling them what they wish to be called isn't really breaking new ground in the land of good manners, is it?

Don't think of it as transphobia or whatever. Just think of it as treating someone as a lady. Or gentleman. Whichever they wish. Until they give you a reason in the form of their behavior to you.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

..BTW...there are certain behaviors that I still don't respect. Never have...never will.
...and sometimes...the truth hurts...no matter how you may want it to look respectfull.