cmotherofpirl Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1762832' date='Jan 26 2009, 08:31 PM']I go by actual definitions of words, not emotional reaction.[/quote] Emotions are inextricably linked with some words whether you perceive it that way or not. The "f" word and "conjugate" mean the same thing, but I doubt you'd use the former in everyday conversation. In any case, emotions are part of that which make up our humanity and I don't see what the problem is with having an emotional reaction to a word. -Katie Edited January 27, 2009 by Tinkerlina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Hassan' post='1763010' date='Jan 26 2009, 11:29 PM']Why is she a "poor girl"? That seems a bit condescending.[/quote] I feel the same way. Perhaps it is a bit condescending, yes and I try not to be condescending in my thoughts and actions toward others; however, I think that anyone who would sell their bodies has a very poor sense of self worth and is therefore pitiable, which, yes, is a form of condescending. -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpugh Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [url="http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=do3otUSbTpA"]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=do3otUSbTpA[/url] this girl on the Tyra Banks show... uhh... yeah, I think there are some explicit moments... viewer disgression advised.... but yeah, point is, lots of terrified faces. Soo sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Tinkerlina' post='1763031' date='Jan 27 2009, 12:05 AM']Emotions are inextricably linked with some words whether you perceive it that way or not. The "f" word and "conjugate" mean the same thing, but I doubt you'd use the former in everyday conversation. In any case, emotions are part of that which make up our humanity and I don't see what the problem is with having an emotional reaction to a word. -Katie[/quote] Like lust is the perversion of love, the 'f' word is the perversion of conjugate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) [quote name='KnightofChrist' post='1763038' date='Jan 27 2009, 12:12 AM']Like lust is the perversion of love, the 'f' word is the perversion of conjugate.[/quote] I agree, however, if we're going by dictionary definitions, they mean the same thing. Which is why I do not suggest removing all emotional, cultural, societal and psychological connotations from such words and using them in mixed company with no regard for the repercussions. -Katie Edited January 27, 2009 by Tinkerlina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 But something which has been perverted is not the same as that which is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) [quote name='KnightofChrist' post='1763045' date='Jan 27 2009, 12:24 AM']But something which has been perverted is not the same as that which is not.[/quote] Correct. However, we were specifically talking about using "dictionary definitions" of words. The "f" word is vulgar. It does, however, mean literally the same thing as "conjugate." -Katie Edited January 27, 2009 by Tinkerlina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidei Defensor Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Socrates' post='1763009' date='Jan 26 2009, 09:28 PM']Yes, nothing's more liberating and elevating for womanhood than being a whore! Gotta love modern feminism.[/quote] You'd know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [url="http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/651672"]http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/651672[/url] Found this, thought it was relevant to the discussion on using the word whore vs. prostitute. -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Tinkerlina' post='1763058' date='Jan 27 2009, 12:31 AM'][url="http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/651672"]http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/651672[/url] Found this, thought it was relevant to the discussion on using the word whore vs. prostitute. -Katie[/quote] She is a bit confused since both terms mean the same thing. Its like calling the females at the Bunny ranch sex workers - trying to confuse the issue by changing the terms/definitions. So of like the pro-death people calling abortion a "choice" instead of murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1763069' date='Jan 27 2009, 12:38 AM']She is a bit confused since both terms mean the same thing. Its like calling the females at the Bunny ranch sex workers - trying to confuse the issue by changing the terms/definitions. So of like the pro-death people calling abortion a "choice" instead of murder.[/quote] I don't see anyone as being confused-she realizes that the technical definitions are the same, I believe the questions were asked to garner a variety of perceptions on the word and how it is viewed/used in today's society. I understand your point that the two words literally mean the same thing. You are correct. However, I don't think that just because it has the same literal meaning, it is perceived the same way. I don't mean one or two people's perception, I mean on a societal level. The general meaning of a word can change subtly or vastly through time and in various contexts, i.e cultural. For example, I don't think any of us would call a person with mental retardation a "retard." (And I don't use that example because I'm comparing mental retardation with prostitution, I'm using it purely to cite and example of literal meanings having very different meanings contingent upon perception.) -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1763020' date='Jan 26 2009, 10:41 PM']And inaccurate, since the bidding was up to 3.8 million.[/quote] All the digging I do to come up with sources to explain how prostitution is immersed in the sexual double standard, and this is the response I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1763082' date='Jan 27 2009, 12:49 AM']All the digging I do to come up with sources to explain how prostitution is immersed in the sexual double standard, and this is the response I get?[/quote] I thought it was a lot of conjecture. I found it interesting though. How about your double standard? Why do you assume she's a "poor thing" but not the Johns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Hassan' post='1763090' date='Jan 26 2009, 11:52 PM']I thought it was a lot of conjecture. I found it interesting though. How about your double standard? Why do you assume she's a "poor thing" but not the Johns? [/quote] I called her "poor girl" in relation to being called a whore by members on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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