Just why was/is xtratabasco banned?

[khazalid]

I thought most people on this site would have been of above average intelligence and could see words in there correct context.

wow you just opened up a whole can of noob right there

[khazalid]

oh yeah.. and you want 'their' rather than 'there'

[MeDeFe]

You spoiled everything with that second post, khala.

[Napoleon Ier]

Free xtra.

[Frigidus]

Free xtra.

Ew. Xtra being freed before Norse is a frightening thought.

[heavycola]

Free xtra.

Ban nappyrash.

[DaGip]

Free xtra.

Ew. Xtra being freed before Norse is a frightening thought.

Xtra has a better chance at being freed before Norse, I reckon...'tis true, 'tis true! Free Xtra!

[hecter]

If you take the word "parole" in its correct context it means word of honour (honor for our American friends) and does not necesarilly relate to prison , I thought most people on this site would have been of above average intelligence and could see words in there correct context.

In this case xtra was released, either deliberately or by mistake. My take on it is he should then be allowed to stay until such time he reoffends, sort of like parole or probation. Restrict his access to certain forums so that he can't offend, that is possible with this forum software.

Sure sounds like you were referring to prison parole to me... And when you look at it again:

In this case xtra was released, either deliberately or by mistake. My take on it is he should then be allowed to stay until such time he reoffends, sort of like word of honour or a test. Restrict his access to certain forums so that he can't offend, that is possible with this forum software.

It doesn't quite fit as well as it does when you take it with the prison contexts. Perhaps next time you should better construct your sentences so their easier to understand and words with multiple meanings can't be taken out of context. People with above average intelligences can do that and understand that people aren't perfect and that the English language is a funny thing. One word can have multiple meanings and even the smartest of people can get mixed up if the sentence isn't worded correctly. Next time, please, try a bit harder or at least be understanding when we get mixed up because of your blunders. Also, next time, why don't you correct somebody the first time the fudge up, eh?

So if someone escapes from prison they should be allowed to stay free until they do something wrong again?

Its hardly the same...Did xtra rape,murder or assault anyone? A bit of common sense goes a long way, try using a little

See, you going along with the whole prison analogy (which obviously wasn't what we've meant, as we've seen by your recent post) only further cements it in our minds that that is what you were trying to get across. So please, use that super intelligent brain that you have to avoid such confusions, eh? Remember, the words around a word add as much meaning as the word itself.

[TeeGee]

ok hecter, just for you I'm happy to drop the "parole" crap and let you take it however you like

so in america, is calling someone a redneck the same as calling a mexican a beaner? And is it offensive?

In Australia we refer to americans as yanks, Englishmen as pommies and New Zealanders as kiwis or sheep shaggers.

[wicked]

Racial slurs are where we draw the line. What defines a racial slur is malicious intent. Words like beaner, nigger, spic, etc.. have negative connotations and are considered racial slurs, ergo not allowed. If you're not sure if it's allowed or no, PM a mod before posting.

[Napoleon Ier]

Racial slurs are where we draw the line. What defines a racial slur is malicious intent. Words like beaner, nigger, spic, etc.. have negative connotations and are considered racial slurs, ergo not allowed. If you're not sure if it's allowed or no, PM a mod before posting.

Ahhh....but how about reasones, non-maliciously intended arguments for racialism?

[TeeGee]

Racial slurs are where we draw the line. What defines a racial slur is malicious intent. Words like beaner, nigger, spic, etc.. have negative connotations and are considered racial slurs, ergo not allowed. If you're not sure if it's allowed or no, PM a mod before posting.

Thanks for that wicked.

Does this apply to slurs that are offensive to the USA only or does it apply to terms that may be considered offensive in other countries?

Like i said before in Australia we often call New Zealanders sheep shaggers, now while in Australia its harmless, I can see the possibility that a New Zealander may consider this offensive and derogatory.

And do Americans take offense at being called yanks?

I can't say I have heard the use of spic in such a manner, I took it to mean very clean
spic

adjective
1. completely neat and clean; "the apartment was immaculate"; "in her immaculate white uniform"; "a spick-and-span kitchen"; "their spic red-visored caps" [syn: immaculate]

Found what you refered too

noun
1. (ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent


I think common sense dictates what is mailicious and what isn't and from what I have seen here most of the time the mod team shows that.

[Frigidus]

And do Americans take offense at being called yanks?

Nope. Hell, one of the first songs you learn in kindergarten is Yankee Doodle.

[wicked]

Does this apply to slurs that are offensive to the USA only or does it apply to terms that may be considered offensive in other countries?

No, applies to all countries. Now we may not know what is offensive in Guam or the South Pole, so rely on everyone here to tell us if something is posted that would be considered an ethnic slur.

[unriggable]

Does this apply to slurs that are offensive to the USA only or does it apply to terms that may be considered offensive in other countries?

No, applies to all countries. Now we may not know what is offensive in Guam or the South Pole, so rely on everyone here to tell us if something is posted that would be considered an ethnic slur.

Snitches will be executed.

[The Fuzzy Pengui]

And do Americans take offense at being called yanks?

I don't really like it...but that's probably b/c the Civil War has been over for quite a few years....

[Dancing Mustard]

Does this apply to slurs that are offensive to the USA only or does it apply to terms that may be considered offensive in other countries?

No, applies to all countries. Now we may not know what is offensive in Guam or the South Pole, so rely on everyone here to tell us if something is posted that would be considered an ethnic slur.

Snitches will be executed.

...and Bisted.

[TeeGee]

And do Americans take offense at being called yanks?

I don't really like it...but that's probably b/c the Civil War has been over for quite a few years....

Thanks, is there another name that you find OK to be called in reference to your nationality without it being an insult?

Australians get called aussies (pronounced ozzies not awsees) and skips (references to kangaroos).
The pommies will remind us we are convicts all the time, normally after we beat them at any sport

[Frigidus]

And do Americans take offense at being called yanks?

I don't really like it...but that's probably b/c the Civil War has been over for quite a few years....

Thanks, is there another name that you find OK to be called in reference to your nationality without it being an insult?

Australians get called aussies (pronounced ozzies not awsees) and skips (references to kangaroos).
The pommies will remind us we are convicts all the time, normally after we beat them at any sport

Wait, he finds it insulting? Yankee is a term equivalent with patriot around here...maybe he's from a Southern state?

[DaGip]

And do Americans take offense at being called yanks?

I don't really like it...but that's probably b/c the Civil War has been over for quite a few years....

Thanks, is there another name that you find OK to be called in reference to your nationality without it being an insult?

Australians get called aussies (pronounced ozzies not awsees) and skips (references to kangaroos).
The pommies will remind us we are convicts all the time, normally after we beat them at any sport

Whip who at what sport? And Yank Bastard is a good reference, probably a more polite reference than most...

[TeeGee]

And do Americans take offense at being called yanks?

I don't really like it...but that's probably b/c the Civil War has been over for quite a few years....

Thanks, is there another name that you find OK to be called in reference to your nationality without it being an insult?

Australians get called aussies (pronounced ozzies not awsees) and skips (references to kangaroos).
The pommies will remind us we are convicts all the time, normally after we beat them at any sport

Whip who at what sport? And Yank Bastard is a good reference, probably a more polite reference than most...

I was refering to Aussies whipping the poms who are only good at sports like darts (is that really a sport)

And on the topic of sports..how can you call it a "world" championship or series or whatever if the only teams involved are from 1 country?

[Neoteny]

And do Americans take offense at being called yanks?

I don't really like it...but that's probably b/c the Civil War has been over for quite a few years....

Thanks, is there another name that you find OK to be called in reference to your nationality without it being an insult?

Australians get called aussies (pronounced ozzies not awsees) and skips (references to kangaroos).
The pommies will remind us we are convicts all the time, normally after we beat them at any sport

Whip who at what sport? And Yank Bastard is a good reference, probably a more polite reference than most...

I was refering to Aussies whipping the poms who are only good at sports like darts (is that really a sport)

And on the topic of sports..how can you call it a "world" championship or series or whatever if the only teams involved are from 1 country?

There's a Canadian team too. Two countries.

[Snorri1234]

Pommies?

[Dancing Mustard]

Pommies?

Please stop saying that word, it is both racist and offensive.

[size=0]Yes, sarcasm does live here.[/size]

[Snorri1234]

Pommies?

Please stop saying that word, it is both racist and offensive.

For whom?