FORSETH ... This is not the first, nor will it be the last, time that what I believe to be offensive items are boldly and proudly displayed out in public
I’m
a member of an auction site, where every now and again I’ll post an item ... or
bid on an item someone is selling.
It’s a great way to buy and sell things ... MOST, but not all, of the time.
I’ll share it now with you – but in doing so, I’d really like to hear your opinion, and thoughts, on whether this was right, or wrong.
Here’s my message to Debbie (the woman who post the
item to be bid on):
These are disgusting. So disappointing to see as they'll be worn out
in public where young children will see and read them ... but you already knew
that and did it anyway ...proving you are self-centred :(
AND NOW THE RESPONSES which followed ...
Karen:
Debbie these are hilarious! I would happily wear one as I have already
had to tell people to "back the fuck up!" If kids have access to TV
or the internet, they've already been exposed to worse!
Lori:
I think it's great. Once my children can read, they better k ow the
difference between adult words and kid words. Alan...you are a prude! If
you don't like it.... scroll on past!
ME: In actual fact I'm not, but if it makes you
feel better you just go for it. How about if I added a bunch of expletives
here, as descriptives, that would be okay, right, because according to you,
they're great?
Lori:
Now who is jumping to conclusions? Just move on.
You don't like it? Don't bid. Simple.
ME:
So, apparently, it's not okay for me to use a bunch of potty mouth
descriptive's here? Why would that be? A minute ago, they were fine according
to you. Funny how it's okay until it impacts you
Lori:
Lol. Do as you wish, I am not here to police anyone. Nor do I care if
curse words are used. My point is...if you don't like it, move on.
ME:
Lori ... you're completely missing my point. These will be seen out in
public, by the youngest of children, who will have no concept of what that word
means, and who aren't ready to have it described to them -- nor the context in
which it is being used.
I don't understand why you, and especially the individual who made the mask, fail to understand that.
But then again,
it's as I mentioned above, we have become a self-centred society, where the
most important thing is what an individual wants, rather than what's best for
those around them
AND
AS FOR THE MODERATORS ... to whom I did report this auction item to? Their
response was rather disappointing ☹
Next person to
comment other than bid tag or legit question is leaving - mod!
So, there you have it. As I mentioned at the start, I’m interested in
hearing what you have to say, as this is not the first, nor will it be the
last, time that what I believe to be offensive items are boldly and
proudly displayed out in public. I’ve
seen it on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and more.
I think it’s wrong ...what say you?
Well it's their site and they can operate it as they wish, short of perpetrating crimes. Is swearing online or a posting a photo offensive or free speech? Probably both. On Twitter I often see Tweets that I find offensive but rather than get into an argument I move along. They say imitation is a form of flattery, and ignoring thus is a form of rejection, which I would recommend. What if kiddies see something nasty? It wouldn't be the first time, but where? In a community centre? On a church bulletin board? Out in the real world is a different place. Note too the rules on free speech, slander, hate speech and such can be different than discourse on a privately-run but public media. You can't yell "fire!" in a crowded theatre but you can yell it by yourself on a beach. If the bandana/mask had messaged something like killing a politician I would have a problem with that, even if I didn't dislike the pol in question, but a message poking some fun at the Covid distancing rule is not a real problem (IMO).
ReplyDeleteI didn't have the image included earlier, on the post, however if you have a look you'll note that the use of profanity in public is in fact a criminal offense. It is now ignored because of 'community standards' that are about as lax as they possibly can be :(
DeleteI can indeed move on ... I don't need to look at/see the image online or in public, however I return to my comment of very young and impressionable children seeing it.
Respect it seems, is something self-centred people expect to be given to them, but not something they are willing to give to others :(
The people who create ad wear face masks marked "Back the $%#% off" are the same careless twits who don't understand that discrimination is an attitude. If they are prepared to abuse and disrespect anyone and everyone they encounter, they are part of a major problem.
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
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