Insulting language on PH

[selym]

spikey78 said:

What's a kike?

You fly them, don't you? Just non near any overhead lines please!


No, its a pretty derogatory term for a person of Jewish persuasion, as far as I'm aware.

[DaveH23]

Whilst on holiday I regularly got called, chicken nugget and cheap white meat off the chaps selling genuine fake sun glasses and hats.

I laughed and got on with my life.

[selym]

DaveH23 said:

Whilst on holiday I regularly got called, chicken nugget and cheap white meat off the chaps selling genuine fake sun glasses and hats.

I laughed and got on with my life.

Right, first McMuppets and now chicken nuggets....I should have brought a larger lunch into work!

Sounds like your accessory selling amigos need to brush up on their customer service skills.

[Smiler.]

So is "porridge wog" frowned upon?

[johnny fotze]

Is this thread just another example of the 'the English hate us' propaganda that has become widespread recently? I'm surprised the op wasn't savaged by a gang of shopkeepers for trying to pay with a scotch fiver.

(before you all pile in; 'scots' or 'scottish' is the term widely used in Scotland (as is their right to do so). 'scotch' is the correct term in the English language, and has been for centuries)

[ManFromDelmonte]

Piersman2 said:

I lived in Scotland for 16 years, it's a lot worse the other way round.

This, in my experience, is true.

[burriana]

I suspect that this isn't going the way the OP imagined it might. No doubt someone will report the thre... oh.

[Shaw Tarse]

burriana said:

I suspect that this isn't going the way the OP imagined it might. No doubt someone will report the thre... oh.

Och!

[slinky]

burriana said:

I suspect that this isn't going the way the OP imagined it might. No doubt someone will report the thre... oh.

[grumbledoak]

I thought the unacceptable racist words were all for people with darker skin and us pale faces had to just suck it up? It stands to reason that you light blue folk can "Poke it" too.

[TheChampers]

marshalla said:

TheChampers said:

It is never difficult to distinguish between a Scotsman with a grievance and a ray of sunshine

After 17 years living and working south of the border, I've become a little jaded by all the "funny" comments engendered by my country of birth. I fail to see why it's acceptable to insult me by stereotyping me, either to my face or behind my back, just because I'm NOT a different colour.

I shall now await the inevitable "well why don't you fk off back to your own country" comment.

Edited by marshalla on Wednesday 17th September 22:47

Didn't mean to offend, 'tis a Wodehouse quote meant in jest

[DUMBO100]

I'm a sweaty sock and quite enjoy a bit of banter, we're all grown ups but there is social aspect to the forums and the minute it's censored we'll lose the fun

[selym]

DUMBO100 said:

I'm a sweaty sock and quite enjoy a bit of banter, we're all grown ups but there is social aspect to the forums and the minute it's censored we'll lose the fun

[anonymous-user]

Smiler. said:

So is "porridge wog" frowned upon?

This is far funnier than it should be...

[Bisonhead]

I have reported a post from the main referendum forum. Not because of what was said but the attitude behind it. I have a thick skin but I also would like to see a certain level of respect, especially on a forum of such morally high standing citizens.

I have kept my mouth shut at work until recently as I felt the name calling was starting to become disrespectful rather than good natured banter. I have now started letting people know that I am not happy with how they speak to me.

Guys, its not about propaganda, victimisation or being precious. It is about mutual respect. If you tar one 'sweaty' with the generic Scottish stereotype, you are tarring all Scots. Please respect other peoples emotions and say only what you would like said to you

[vinnie01]

Bisonhead said:

I have reported a post from the main referendum forum. Not because of what was said but the attitude behind it. I have a thick skin but I also would like to see a certain level of respect, especially on a forum of such morally high standing citizens.

I have kept my mouth shut at work until recently as I felt the name calling was starting to become disrespectful rather than good natured banter. I have now started letting people know that I am not happy with how they speak to me.

Guys, its not about propaganda, victimisation or being precious. It is about mutual respect. If you tar one 'sweaty' with the generic Scottish stereotype, you are tarring all Scots. Please respect other peoples emotions and say only what you would like said to you

Respect? What an utterly bizarre concept! Admittedly we are in theory supposed to have defining characteristics that seperate us from the Animal Kingdom despite the fact its only around 3% of our DNA that gives all these differences. Who decided that the terms listed were insulting or disrespectful? and who decided that humans should present a Mutual respect to each other? Humans are the only organisms on this planet at war and yet we consider ourselves to be the Apex Organisms. I feel there many things we could learn from our arguably less superior planet sharers

[anonymous-user]

Wow. Tangential.

[ORD]

Bisonhead said:

I have reported a post from the main referendum forum. Not because of what was said but the attitude behind it. I have a thick skin but I also would like to see a certain level of respect, especially on a forum of such morally high standing citizens.

I have kept my mouth shut at work until recently as I felt the name calling was starting to become disrespectful rather than good natured banter. I have now started letting people know that I am not happy with how they speak to me.

Guys, its not about propaganda, victimisation or being precious. It is about mutual respect. If you tar one 'sweaty' with the generic Scottish stereotype, you are tarring all Scots. Please respect other peoples emotions and say only what you would like said to you

Politeness is good and proper and right, but mandating it with threats of a cry of "racism" is over the top. The English and Scottish pick on each other and take the piss. It is how you know we are family.

As others have said, it is regrettably much much worse the other way around, as I know having lived in Scotland for 4 years some time ago. I would be amazed if any Scot in England feels remotely as threatened and disliked as an Englishman (or, in my case, English-sounding Welshman) in Scotland. I think that's the sad truth of it, and it explains why the "Yes" campaign was based very largely on prejudice against the English.

[Alex]

If one is creative, it's possible to craft a decent insult (without cheating) that gets through the swear filter.

Bloody sweaty piss-faced knob head.

Probably ruined it now...

[Bisonhead]

vinnie01 said:

Bisonhead said:

I have reported a post from the main referendum forum. Not because of what was said but the attitude behind it. I have a thick skin but I also would like to see a certain level of respect, especially on a forum of such morally high standing citizens.

I have kept my mouth shut at work until recently as I felt the name calling was starting to become disrespectful rather than good natured banter. I have now started letting people know that I am not happy with how they speak to me.

Guys, its not about propaganda, victimisation or being precious. It is about mutual respect. If you tar one 'sweaty' with the generic Scottish stereotype, you are tarring all Scots. Please respect other peoples emotions and say only what you would like said to you

Respect? What an utterly bizarre concept! Admittedly we are in theory supposed to have defining characteristics that seperate us from the Animal Kingdom despite the fact its only around 3% of our DNA that gives all these differences. Who decided that the terms listed were insulting or disrespectful? and who decided that humans should present a Mutual respect to each other? Humans are the only organisms on this planet at war and yet we consider ourselves to be the Apex Organisms. I feel there many things we could learn from our arguably less superior planet sharers

Our self awareness and our ability to think subjectively of fellow humans that separates us from the other species on the planet.

I respect you because I am more than likely in a similar position to you. I have a rough idea of what you experience on a day to day level. I respect your thoughts and emotions because they are unique to you, its not my place to force my thoughts and emotions on to you. Or are you telling us that that is ok?

What lessons can you learn from less superior species and apply in your current situation?

I am also making an assumption that you have a level of self respect. I would imagine you brush your teeth, have an idea of what your body needs in order to survive, look after and love your family and friends, maybe even take pride in what car you drive and the standard in which you do it. Who tells us we have respect? You do. Who tells us what is/isnt insulting? You do