On Mon, 19 May 2014 16:47:48 Andrew McGlashan wrote:
[acting as a ] Dick: - simply having absolutely no idea what one is talking about and doing so in a wreckless and provocative manner, in this case, trying to /try/ to score political points, but with a complete lack of care or thought and also a complete disregard for the facts. Being a dick, means you are utterly clueless and, in this case, completely out of touch with reality, but without the understanding that you are.
[being a] Cunt: - I think, much like when a woman claims to be a bitch and be "proud" of it, this is similar. That is, you can do something and you are a "cunt" for doing it, you can avoid doing same and be more civil, /fair/ minded and respectful by refraining. Being a cunt is being unnecessarily hurtful or abusive, just for the sake of it.
The fact that these terms also relate to body parts is totally irrelevant.
It's actually very relevant. If you use "cunt" and "bitch" as terms of abuse then you are creating an environment where women aren't welcome. However the word "dick" doesn't have a great affect because it refers to members of the more powerful group and it's not so much associated with the threat of violence. -- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/