When in conversation with new acquaintances, i make a point of calling something "retarded" or "gay" early on to gauge response. This tells me if they are worth my time or if they're the type of person i just nod to in passing. My language just gets worse from there.
I have to cross post this tomorrow. It’s so true. If you have to make up new ways to talk around your friends or use made up words to communicate with them so they don’t out you of something you are guiltless of, they are not your friends.
Someone who says 'Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences' is threatening you. They may not be the one who will attempt to harm you, but they will defend the person or people who do. No one with whom I am associated would ever police my language, specifically regarding taboo topics Anyone who would do so would be ejected from my life permanently. (I am not referring to vulgar language and cursing. It's just polite and good manners to avoid using such language around those whom I care about, respect and love).
Sadly, this very distinction has cleaved most of my friend groups in half. Fortunately, the ones on this side are clear about the line and which side they're on.
When in conversation with new acquaintances, i make a point of calling something "retarded" or "gay" early on to gauge response. This tells me if they are worth my time or if they're the type of person i just nod to in passing. My language just gets worse from there.
I have to cross post this tomorrow. It’s so true. If you have to make up new ways to talk around your friends or use made up words to communicate with them so they don’t out you of something you are guiltless of, they are not your friends.
Someone who says 'Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences' is threatening you. They may not be the one who will attempt to harm you, but they will defend the person or people who do. No one with whom I am associated would ever police my language, specifically regarding taboo topics Anyone who would do so would be ejected from my life permanently. (I am not referring to vulgar language and cursing. It's just polite and good manners to avoid using such language around those whom I care about, respect and love).
Sadly, this very distinction has cleaved most of my friend groups in half. Fortunately, the ones on this side are clear about the line and which side they're on.