Clarkson: Racist

[Rovinghawk]

Bit of a Unit said:

fking sexist as well....he should be hung for this.

That's a very niggardly attitude you're displaying.

(Note- Niggard is an ancient word of English extraction meaning tight-fisted. I'm sure someone will be offended by the use of this innocuous word, though)

[pork911]

otolith said:

pork911 said:

So the context you are referring to is the mere publication of the word not the context of that publication?

The context in this case is the audience reading it and the wishes of the management of the site.

The actual word comes out like this:



Which both makes it rather hard to read and makes the wishes of PH management clear on the issue.

It is easy to circumvent the swear filter. Do you know how to do it? I can tell you if you like. Do you fancy posting that word in that manner and seeing how long it takes your post to be deleted?

So you would only use it where there are swear filters?

[Mr_B]

Was watching Kind Hearts and Coronets just the other day which uses the same nursery rhyme. Wasn't sure if I should be outraged ( mostly faux and grandstanding judging by this and the Ukip thread ) or not. Different age back then of course, so much so it now undesirable part is featured in the trailer for the film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYTxIw6kjZ0

[otolith]

KennyGT said:

As for calling his dog after a famous ex Chelsea footballer, again clutching at straws, he's a Chelsea fan after all.

It's a good job Kristin Scott Thomas isn't a member of an ethnic minority, otherwise naming his donkey after her might have been offensive.

[pork911]

petemurphy said:

pork911 said:

If of itself inoffensive why does anyone use the cowardly reference 'N-word'?

dunno why dont you ask the black people who use it the most frequently?

Which one do you mean by 'it'?

[petemurphy]

pork911 said:

Which one do you mean by 'it'?

the n word?

[otolith]

pork911 said:

otolith said:

pork911 said:

So the context you are referring to is the mere publication of the word not the context of that publication?

The context in this case is the audience reading it and the wishes of the management of the site.

The actual word comes out like this:



Which both makes it rather hard to read and makes the wishes of PH management clear on the issue.

It is easy to circumvent the swear filter. Do you know how to do it? I can tell you if you like. Do you fancy posting that word in that manner and seeing how long it takes your post to be deleted?

So you would only use it where there are swear filters?

No. I would use it whenever I thought it was necessary and not inappropriate to use in front of those who would hear it. It's not a word I often have cause to use. I used it earlier in front of my cat, to demonstrate that no harm ensued as a result. I would never use it in a way intended to cause offence, nor in a way that I thought would make people think ill of me, but ultimately it is just a word.

If you think it is appropriate to use it here, go ahead. Do you want to know how to circumvent the filter?

[petemurphy]

otolith said:

No. I would use it whenever I thought it was necessary and not inappropriate to use in front of those who would hear it. It's not a word I often have cause to use. I used it earlier in front of my cat, to demonstrate that no harm ensued as a result. I would never use it in a way intended to cause offence, nor in a way that I thought would make people think ill of me, but ultimately it is just a word.

If you think it is appropriate to use it here, go ahead. Do you want to know how to circumvent the filter?

haha i can just see it now you talking to the cat saying im having an argument on the net do you mind if i try something on you! is your cat black though?

[otolith]

petemurphy said:

haha i can just see it now you talking to the cat saying im having an argument on the net do you mind if i try something on you! is your cat black though?

[petemurphy]

otolith said:

i wouldnt insult that vampire cat!

[McClure]

otolith said:

No. I would use it whenever I thought it was necessary and not inappropriate to use in front of those who would hear it. It's not a word I often have cause to use. I used it earlier in front of my cat, to demonstrate that no harm ensued as a result. I would never use it in a way intended to cause offence, nor in a way that I thought would make people think ill of me, but ultimately it is just a word.

If you think it is appropriate to use it here, go ahead. Do you want to know how to circumvent the filter?

Can't see why you would use it in any context tbh.

OED definition:

NOUN

• offensive
A contemptuous term for a black person.

[pork911]

petemurphy said:

the n word?

The n word or 'the n word'

Some black people using it cleans it for use by all?

[otolith]

McClure said:

Can't see why you would use it in any context tbh.

OED definition:

NOUN

• offensive
A contemptuous term for a black person.

"Clarkson has been accused of using the word ''"

?

[WCZ]

pork911 said:

The n word or 'the n word'

Some black people using it cleans it for use by all?

you can't say it on PH without it being filtered, how else would you like him to refer to ''

[pork911]

WCZ said:

pork911 said:

The n word or 'the n word'

Some black people using it cleans it for use by all?

you can't say it on PH without it being filtered, how else would you like him to refer to ''

Perhaps 'the unfiltered n word' ? Better than 'it' given the context

[petemurphy]

pork911 said:

The n word or 'the n word'

Some black people using it cleans it for use by all?

was anyone offended by it before the mirror decided to publicise it? ive just said it 3 times out loud is that offensive?

[vanordinaire]

petemurphy said:

pork911 said:

The n word or 'the n word'

Some black people using it cleans it for use by all?

was anyone offended by it before the mirror decided to publicise it? ive just said it 3 times out loud is that offensive?

Had a little snigger to myself at that.

[pork911]

petemurphy said:

pork911 said:

The n word or 'the n word'

Some black people using it cleans it for use by all?

was anyone offended by it before the mirror decided to publicise it? ive just said it 3 times out loud is that offensive?

A George Berkeley approach

So about some black peoples use of it?

[SilverSixer]

KennyGT said:

he's a Chelsea fan after all.

Who is? Morgan or Clarkson?

[shakotan]

A word is just a sound made by the mouth, a movement of air. If you're offended by a word, it's probably the result of bad upbringing.

If people were taught at an early age not to react to words in such a way, they wouldn't be offended, therefore; blame the parents.