Someone used that term in a post on here last night. I was surprised that no one called her out on it because I know that it is really bothersome to some people.
I am not offended by gypped, and I thought everyone around here after the scoobs thing came to the agreement that they werent really either they were just giving her a hard time. There are other similar terms that I find offensive, but Im not considereing gypped offensive until a true gypsy comes forward and says its insulting to their heritage.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_apparently-saying-gypped-just-fine-local-board?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:6c8778aa-1e87-43b8-9f95-ba76ce0b5c9fPost:4015650e-a214-4f49-8048-b2d66a13e904">Re: Apparently saying "gypped" is just fine on my local board.</a>: [QUOTE]Yeah, you apparently are, because only someone with a major stick up their ass would be offended by the word gypped. Posted by BlameCanada[/QUOTE]
I think since she spelled it "jipped", which btw is how I would spell it also, shows that she doesn't mean it in a negative way. Also, I never knew that is what it referred to.
I think it was daff, who later said she only did it to start stuff with scoobs to get her to go away because of all the TMI posts/general dislike. I know a lot of people took part but I dont think they were serious about it?
I read that thread, Nebb, but I was at work when it happened. I'm not sure how it went down, but the general consensus I get around here is that it's better not to use terms that stereotype a culture.
I think that most people who use the term have no idea what it means, and while it doesn't make me mad, I think it's good to be aware of stuff like that. I'm more referring to the mod who came on and said "Well, if gypsies robbed people, it's the correct term to use." Just didn't work for me.
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In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_apparently-saying-gypped-just-fine-local-board?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:6c8778aa-1e87-43b8-9f95-ba76ce0b5c9fPost:836b9679-9802-4dfe-acf8-eb4f8adcfa8e">Re: Apparently saying "gypped" is just fine on my local board.</a>: [QUOTE]Would you guys really be tired of "all this PC bullshit" if somebody had just pulled out the N word? Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
Yup. People say the N word all the time in a non-insulting way.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_apparently-saying-gypped-just-fine-local-board?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:6c8778aa-1e87-43b8-9f95-ba76ce0b5c9fPost:836b9679-9802-4dfe-acf8-eb4f8adcfa8e">Re: Apparently saying "gypped" is just fine on my local board.</a>: [QUOTE]Would you guys really be tired of "all this PC bullshit" if somebody had just pulled out the N word? Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
Step down from the soapbox. Trust me.
I love ya Poli, but you have to pick your battles.
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Yes. I think people give stupid words too much power.
Would you be ok with it if a black person used the "n" word? Maybe not, and that's fine as long as you are consistent.
I think you are really easily offended. I'm all for "DBAA" but oversensitivity is what makes people not want to take people seriously when they talk about equality.
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I am not <strong>un</strong>phased by words like that. I don't like seeing them, but I also don't think it's worth dwelling on. People are always going to say what they want to say - it sucks, sure, but it's really not worth it (to me) to correct them and tell them why they are wrong for using the term. Some people just won't get it. You know that, Poli.
Shelly, I don't really see it as a battle. We comment here all the time about things we see that annoy/perplex us. I'm not trying to beat down anyone, I was honestly curious people saw it differently. Luckyme said that she didn't, so her response makes sense and I see where she's coming from. It bugs me when people think that it's ok to use terms like that about certain ethnic groups but not others, but that's not the case here.
Anyway, I didn't mean to piss anyone off or annoy anyone. Just speaking my mind!
ETA: GG, I agree with you. I think that "gypped" is unusual since a lot of people don't know about the origins. I don't think the OP in that post is a bad person, I was mostly weirded out by the person who tried to justify the use (somebody else quoted it above).
I think there is a HUGE difference between the N word, considering all of the issues there have been throughout history linked with that word and the hate crimes and what not. I dont think the same can be said about gypped. Thats just my take on it.
Poli- I think that considering your line of work, you are more aware of/sensitive to things such as ethnic stereotypes and being politically correct. I see what you are saying. I hate when people use "gay" as an insult, because I have many gay friends. I don't have any friends that are gypsies, but God I wish I did.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_apparently-saying-gypped-just-fine-local-board?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:6c8778aa-1e87-43b8-9f95-ba76ce0b5c9fPost:1ffbab6b-2a86-40d4-93f4-1746d5c60751">Re: Apparently saying "gypped" is just fine on my local board.</a>: [QUOTE]Shelly, I don't really see it as a battle. We comment here all the time about things we see that annoy/perplex us. I'm not trying to beat down anyone, I was honestly curious people saw it differently. Luckyme said that she didn't, so her response makes sense and I see where she's coming from. It bugs me when people think that it's ok to use terms like that about certain ethnic groups but not others, but that's not the case here. Anyway, I didn't mean to piss anyone off or annoy anyone. Just speaking my mind! ETA: GG, I agree with you. I think that "gypped" is unusual since a lot of people don't know about the origins. I don't think the OP in that post is a bad person, I was mostly weirded out by the person who tried to justify the use (somebody else quoted it above). Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
I think its fine you're speaking your mind, its just getting sort of preachy. (To me) it seems like you're stating all this "its not PC" crap. Which, it might not be, but don't act like you have never used the term "jipped" or stereotyped someone.
I think it was 2 weeks ago on Grey's Anatomy Meredith used the term "gypped" and I had to smile to myself, since it made me think of that infamous day.
Btw, I'm sorry if I've come off like I'm trying to antagonize anyone. I like hearing others' perspectives and opinions, and I've changed my opinions about plenty of things after hearing somebody else's view. I didn't realize that this discussion would make so many people angry.
ETA: Shelly, you're absolutely right. I'm sure I've offended somebody without realizing it or used a term that hurt somebody. I didn't realize I was coming off as preachy... I'm sorry, guys, I didn't mean to.
ETA (again): Nebb, I don't think they're the same term. But I think PC stuff often gets lumped into one giant category.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_apparently-saying-gypped-just-fine-local-board?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:6c8778aa-1e87-43b8-9f95-ba76ce0b5c9fPost:20dbe3fd-cef8-469d-8d4e-22285b21474c">Re: Apparently saying "gypped" is just fine on my local board.</a>: [QUOTE]I think there is a HUGE difference between the N word, considering all of the issues there have been throughout history linked with that word and the hate crimes and what not. I dont think the same can be said about gypped. Thats just my take on it. Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]
Re: Apparently saying &quot;gypped&quot; is just fine on my local board.
[QUOTE]Yeah, you apparently are, because only someone with a major stick up their ass would be offended by the word gypped.
Posted by BlameCanada[/QUOTE]
I'd expect nothing less from Cartman.
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I could be wrong, I was more of a lurker then.
Also, I never knew that is what it referred to.
If you read this daff, correct me if Im wrong.
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I don't even care who says the word and who doesn't, but this makes me laugh.
I think that most people who use the term have no idea what it means, and while it doesn't make me mad, I think it's good to be aware of stuff like that. I'm more referring to the mod who came on and said "Well, if gypsies robbed people, it's the correct term to use." Just didn't work for me.
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[QUOTE]I'm so sick and tired of all the PC bullshiit!
Posted by luckyme502[/QUOTE]
Afuckingmen.
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[QUOTE]Would you guys really be tired of "all this PC bullshit" if somebody had just pulled out the N word?
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
Yup. People say the N word all the time in a non-insulting way.
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[QUOTE]Would you guys really be tired of "all this PC bullshit" if somebody had just pulled out the N word?
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
Step down from the soapbox. Trust me.
I love ya Poli, but you have to pick your battles.
[QUOTE]Would you guys really be tired of "all this PC bullshit" if somebody had just pulled out the N word?
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
Yes. I think people give stupid words too much power.
I think you are really easily offended. I'm all for "DBAA" but oversensitivity is what makes people not want to take people seriously when they talk about equality.
[QUOTE]Would you guys really be tired of "all this PC bullshit" if somebody had just pulled out the N word?
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
I am not <strong>un</strong>phased by words like that. I don't like seeing them, but I also don't think it's worth dwelling on. People are always going to say what they want to say - it sucks, sure, but it's really not worth it (to me) to correct them and tell them why they are wrong for using the term. Some people just won't get it. You know that, Poli.
Anyway, I didn't mean to piss anyone off or annoy anyone. Just speaking my mind!
ETA: GG, I agree with you. I think that "gypped" is unusual since a lot of people don't know about the origins. I don't think the OP in that post is a bad person, I was mostly weirded out by the person who tried to justify the use (somebody else quoted it above).
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Poli- I think that considering your line of work, you are more aware of/sensitive to things such as ethnic stereotypes and being politically correct.
I see what you are saying. I hate when people use "gay" as an insult, because I have many gay friends.
I don't have any friends that are gypsies, but God I wish I did.
[QUOTE]Shelly, I don't really see it as a battle. We comment here all the time about things we see that annoy/perplex us. I'm not trying to beat down anyone, I was honestly curious people saw it differently. Luckyme said that she didn't, so her response makes sense and I see where she's coming from. It bugs me when people think that it's ok to use terms like that about certain ethnic groups but not others, but that's not the case here. Anyway, I didn't mean to piss anyone off or annoy anyone. Just speaking my mind! ETA: GG, I agree with you. I think that "gypped" is unusual since a lot of people don't know about the origins. I don't think the OP in that post is a bad person, I was mostly weirded out by the person who tried to justify the use (somebody else quoted it above).
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
I think its fine you're speaking your mind, its just getting sort of preachy. (To me) it seems like you're stating all this "its not PC" crap. Which, it might not be, but don't act like you have never used the term "jipped" or stereotyped someone.
ETA: Shelly, you're absolutely right. I'm sure I've offended somebody without realizing it or used a term that hurt somebody. I didn't realize I was coming off as preachy... I'm sorry, guys, I didn't mean to.
ETA (again): Nebb, I don't think they're the same term. But I think PC stuff often gets lumped into one giant category.
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[QUOTE]I think there is a HUGE difference between the N word, considering all of the issues there have been throughout history linked with that word and the hate crimes and what not. I dont think the same can be said about gypped. Thats just my take on it.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]
This plus this and then some more of this.
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