Okay, I do have an issue with the Op's post, but not because of its direct intention. i have no issue with those who are sex workers or any who happily express their urges.
No, my issue is that the Op is basically advocating censorship, which is ironic considering the topic being discussed.
cen·sor·ship
ˈsensərˌSHip/
noun
noun: censorship
the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts.
If you life in a Western thinking society: we, as a group of similar societies, have a wonderful history of being able to speak freely. Granted, our morals and views differ from nation to nation. But, as a collective, we have more freedom to say and do than most nations in history, or even the world at this moment. You need look no further that the Middle East to still see real world examples of women stoned to death for learning or Russia where homosexuals are rounded up and shipped to prison.
Freedom of expression is a wonderful concept that dates to Athens and the Greeks and their desire for public discussion.
But there is a catch. To have TRUE, freedom of expression, NOTHING should be off limits or censored, even offensive terms. I truly believe that. In my dream world, women could display themselves as they desire and racists of ALL ethnicities could sit on the street corner and bicker at one another.Â
Freedom of speech means you have to take what you LIKE to hear with what you DON'T like to hear. And you have too have a thick skin to deal with it. People made fun of me all while growing up. Not everyone was nice to me. You know what? Good! It made me realize not everyone is going to like me. Not everyone will get along and sing camp fire songs with me and eat marshmallows an di needed to be proud of who I was and stop trying to please everyone. People are all different. And you have to understand that my background is not yours, but we are still equal human beings and both deserve our right to our words.
Words.
Now I'm an English major. I -love- my language. So when people say they want to take away -any- word, that bothers me. Yes, degrading terms hurt. But so do insults that can be as simple as remarking about you having "four-eyes". Censorship is brain washing and that's not okay with me. People have the RIGHT to think for themselves. I would rather two people have a series of extremely well done debates that convert the other to a way of thinking instead of -making- them think that way. Cause if you make someone think someway, they will only resent you for it.
An example is C.S. Lewis, who was a vocal atheist for many years, being converted to Christianity by his friend J.R.R Tolkien over years of DISCUSSIONS. See, that should be the goal. RATIONAL debating, not censorship. Because when ideas are free to flow, people can learn or have their world view changed.
There are many men and women who have died over the centuries to ensure the concept of free speech and freedom of expression could live on and not be crushed by the concept of censorship. Many in the military, whom die for these rights, have to deal with insults leveled at them. Many would enjoy not having to hear these insults. But many int he armed services simply say "I may not agree with you, but I'll die to defend your right to think it." So, please consider the ultimate sacrifice of many and what they gave their life for before trying to take words off the table and take away freedom of expression for anyone, even if they are the worlds biggest asshole. You may think its only a word here or a word there. But a slippery slope is a slippery slope and censorship is certainly a steep slope.
So again, while I have no issues with those who choose to use their bodies as is THEIR RIGHT TOO, I DO object, when someone attempts to take words off the table for ANY reason. So if someone decides to use those words you have mentioned in roleplay or conversation, explain to them it bothers you and that you would prefer them not use them around you. MOST people will be understanding. And those who aren't? Well, at least you know their true colors and can avoid them.
Just my two cents.
No, my issue is that the Op is basically advocating censorship, which is ironic considering the topic being discussed.
cen·sor·ship
ˈsensərˌSHip/
noun
noun: censorship
the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts.
If you life in a Western thinking society: we, as a group of similar societies, have a wonderful history of being able to speak freely. Granted, our morals and views differ from nation to nation. But, as a collective, we have more freedom to say and do than most nations in history, or even the world at this moment. You need look no further that the Middle East to still see real world examples of women stoned to death for learning or Russia where homosexuals are rounded up and shipped to prison.
Freedom of expression is a wonderful concept that dates to Athens and the Greeks and their desire for public discussion.
But there is a catch. To have TRUE, freedom of expression, NOTHING should be off limits or censored, even offensive terms. I truly believe that. In my dream world, women could display themselves as they desire and racists of ALL ethnicities could sit on the street corner and bicker at one another.Â
Freedom of speech means you have to take what you LIKE to hear with what you DON'T like to hear. And you have too have a thick skin to deal with it. People made fun of me all while growing up. Not everyone was nice to me. You know what? Good! It made me realize not everyone is going to like me. Not everyone will get along and sing camp fire songs with me and eat marshmallows an di needed to be proud of who I was and stop trying to please everyone. People are all different. And you have to understand that my background is not yours, but we are still equal human beings and both deserve our right to our words.
Words.
Now I'm an English major. I -love- my language. So when people say they want to take away -any- word, that bothers me. Yes, degrading terms hurt. But so do insults that can be as simple as remarking about you having "four-eyes". Censorship is brain washing and that's not okay with me. People have the RIGHT to think for themselves. I would rather two people have a series of extremely well done debates that convert the other to a way of thinking instead of -making- them think that way. Cause if you make someone think someway, they will only resent you for it.
An example is C.S. Lewis, who was a vocal atheist for many years, being converted to Christianity by his friend J.R.R Tolkien over years of DISCUSSIONS. See, that should be the goal. RATIONAL debating, not censorship. Because when ideas are free to flow, people can learn or have their world view changed.
There are many men and women who have died over the centuries to ensure the concept of free speech and freedom of expression could live on and not be crushed by the concept of censorship. Many in the military, whom die for these rights, have to deal with insults leveled at them. Many would enjoy not having to hear these insults. But many int he armed services simply say "I may not agree with you, but I'll die to defend your right to think it." So, please consider the ultimate sacrifice of many and what they gave their life for before trying to take words off the table and take away freedom of expression for anyone, even if they are the worlds biggest asshole. You may think its only a word here or a word there. But a slippery slope is a slippery slope and censorship is certainly a steep slope.
So again, while I have no issues with those who choose to use their bodies as is THEIR RIGHT TOO, I DO object, when someone attempts to take words off the table for ANY reason. So if someone decides to use those words you have mentioned in roleplay or conversation, explain to them it bothers you and that you would prefer them not use them around you. MOST people will be understanding. And those who aren't? Well, at least you know their true colors and can avoid them.
Just my two cents.