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[pegasus2357]

There is an alarming lack of understanding being shown on this site. Not towards ETW, I couldn't give a damn, but why do you and your mates continue to use outdated terms for people who suffer from cerebral palsy
and other disorders to label poor behaviour in others ?It's either through ignorance or lack of compassion but it doesn't look very nice.

Peoples who have been dribbling in here should do some research.... I have a memory that this issue is very close to the posters heart.... a little bit of respect is required

[CaNadiAn MiCk]

Under the law you are deemed to be driving if the keys are in the ignition if if the engine is not running

I was being factious seve;)   

[CaNadiAn MiCk]

yep he was intoxicated!

 

[Francie]

Omg...what a shite transcription of the conversation.

[GPJ_Longdriver]

At 13.03 of the video ...........

 

I swear I can see Schapelle Corby's face in the back of a white SUV as it goes past Tiger.

[CaNadiAn MiCk]

At 13.03 of the video ...........

 

I swear I can see Schapelle Corby's face in the back of a white SUV as it goes past Tiger.

I thought that was OJ Simpson!

[Fill the Dill]

My own version of what? It is not acceptable, never will be. 
 
Don't do it..........

I can't think of another word to describe you on the golf course.

[Toph]

From Wikipedia
"The word "spastic" has been largely erased from popular English usage and is deemed unacceptable to use outside of specific medical contexts, thus reducing stigmatisation of the condition.[5] .......The current understanding of the word is well-illustrated by a BBC survey in 2003, which found that "spastic" was the second most offensive term in the UK relating to disability (retard was deemed most offensive).[2] In 2007, Lynne Murphy, a linguist at the University of Sussex, described the term as being "one of the most taboo insults to a British ear".[1]"

[OldBogey]

From Wikipedia
"The word "spastic" has been largely erased from popular English usage and is deemed unacceptable to use outside of specific medical contexts, thus reducing stigmatisation of the condition.[5] .......The current understanding of the word is well-illustrated by a BBC survey in 2003, which found that "spastic" was the second most offensive term in the UK relating to disability (retard was deemed most offensive).[2] In 2007, Lynne Murphy, a linguist at the University of Sussex, described the term as being "one of the most taboo insults to a British ear".[1]"

Old news.
Times have changed.
Godd thing we aren't British.

[Toph]

Old news.
Times have changed.
Godd thing we aren't British.

By that logic we can all start using n**ger as
Old news
Times have changed
Good thing we are not American.

I have to admit I used to use spastic heaps as a kid and I personally don't find it very offensive. But if someone says "hey I find that term offensive for personal reasons" then why not be nice and just find an alternative?

[OldBogey]

By that logic we can all start using n**ger as
Old news
Times have changed
Good thing we are not American.

I have to admit I used to use spastic heaps as a kid and I personally don't find it very offensive. But if someone says "hey I find that term offensive for personal reasons" then why not be nice and just find an alternative?

 

I agree with your comment, Toph.  If it upsets somebody, use a different adjective next time.

[iRON MiCK]

Old news.
Times have changed.
Godd thing we aren't British.

F
God isn't British. Or did you mean God?

[OldBogey]

F
God isn't British. Or did you mean God?

Sorry, typo, I meant "good".

[iRON MiCK]

A typo? Really and you expect anyone here to accept that?
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