It's not socally acceptable to use the "N" word, or "faggot" towards the homosexual community. Why are we allowing references to people who are "retarded" still?
I think the biggest difference is:
"the N word" and "faggot" (or any other homosexual slur) are words that are applied in genuine hate toward the people they reference.
"retard" or "retarded" GENERALLY isn't saying you HATE mentally handicapped people, it is more that you are using it to say the specific person or group you are applying the label to is doing something stupid or unintelligent and it is a quick term to directly imply a lack of mental faculty.
There are hate groups that harness that other language to try and destroy the groups they reference.
I've never been aware of some KKK or Westboro-Baptist equivalent that parades around saying "God hates retards".
Yes, it is an insensitive term that is applied carelessly.
But it isn't equivalent to the hate speech you're comparing it to.
EDIT: and to put the word "retard" into perspective... are you offended by the use of the word "idiot" or "moron"?
Because they used to be literal descriptors of specific levels of mental handicap that were eventually replaced by a catch-all term.
I understand what you're saying and I'll politely disagree.
I understand your reference to the "hate" aspect of it and I agree. I've bolded the most relevant part to me. Although there's no "hatred" towards those you are referring to, the term still is derogatory because of the implication of negativity of being "retarded" just as someone would give a negative connotation to being a "faggot" or "N" word.
I appreciate what you're saying in the lack of hatred in the word, and I respect that. Good point.
That being said, I just think it's a term that doesn't really need to be used. Whether it's "retard" on it's own or in "collectard".
In terms of your question about "idiot" or "moron" I think that would be all in context. As I said before, I'm not necessarily offended by the word "retard" as I understand it can be used properly in a sentence without offense being intended. For me, idiot and moron are all about context. They're also two words which use have changed over the course of time, like you've said.
I understand your point. If one gets offended by "retard" then there's other words that have been used to describe mentally challenged people (such as "mentally challenged, which in itself is a little offensive) like "idiot" or "moron". It's a good point.
But those words, in our generation, don't have the same negative connotaion towards people with real, diagnosable brain "deficiencies" as the word "retard" does.
So to answer your question, no I'm not offended by the words "moron" and "idiot" like I am the term "retard" but I do believe they could be used in a similarily negative way given the context they're used.
I appreciate what you're saying in the lack of hatred in the word, and I respect that. Good point.
That being said, I just think it's a term that doesn't really need to be used. Whether it's "retard" on it's own or in "collectard".
In terms of your question about "idiot" or "moron" I think that would be all in context. As I said before, I'm not necessarily offended by the word "retard" as I understand it can be used properly in a sentence without offense being intended. For me, idiot and moron are all about context. They're also two words which use have changed over the course of time, like you've said.
I understand your point. If one gets offended by "retard" then there's other words that have been used to describe mentally challenged people (such as "mentally challenged, which in itself is a little offensive) like "idiot" or "moron". It's a good point.
But those words, in our generation, don't have the same negative connotaion towards people with real, diagnosable brain "deficiencies" as the word "retard" does.
So to answer your question, no I'm not offended by the words "moron" and "idiot" like I am the term "retard" but I do believe they could be used in a similarily negative way given the context they're used.
My main point is don't elevate a fairly common insult to the level of genuine "hate speech" because it devalues the concept of that kind of language and why it shouldn't be used in the first place.
(and your "politely disagree" comment makes no sense when you basically go on to agree with everything I said )
I mean, in reality, nobody should be spending their energy or attention insulting each other in the first place, so the point should be moot.
But I think it's important to understand the distinction between actual biggots and people who simply lack the creativity or intelligence to come up with a better descriptor of somebody they disagree with.
That was a perfect parody for a very common mindset these days.
I fail to see the relevance in the actual relation to this conversation.... "reality" is NOT that the term "collectard" is okay to use and should be acceptable.
When someone says "collectard" it's completely demeaning an entire range of the human population. To be clear, I'm talking about people who are mentally challenged.
I don't care about what collectors think or the reference to video gaming. I am strictly talking about it's reference to the use of the word "retard". Which, in this case, is clearly NOT referring to the use of the actual word, but a more hateful connotation to a wide variety of people.
Freedom of speech still allows you to be an asshole if you're being insensitive and ignorant. I don't need to go to my safe place because you are ignorant.
It's not socally acceptable to use the "N" word, or "faggot" towards the homosexual community. Why are we allowing references to people who are "retarded" still?
Does everyone get my point now?
Collectors/video game devotees are NOT RELEVANT to my stance. It's the "tard" reference.
Call me over sensitive, or tell me to go to my "safe place" but shaming any sector of society for their difference should not go unnoticed.
(Also, for the record, I do think it's stupid to keep games on a shelf and never ever play them, which is even more reason for me to dislike the words' reference to mentally challenged people)
Just FYI, what I said has nothing to do with this thread (didn't read it, don't care).
However I see people all over Facebook that get so easily offended and to be honest it gets tiring.
When does censorship stop? Will people keep inventing things to be offended by until eventually we have all gender neutral words and every text and TV show becomes vanilla? A war on 'things I'm offended by' is just as fruitless as a war on an ideology.
I didn't read this thread, but I know first-hand there are a lot of writers for instance who surround themselves with Yes-men who love their work and go cry a river over any negative reviews rather than learning from them. They, for starters, should all watch that video.
Understood. I agree. I think the South Park reference could be good for a lot of things.
In terms of this thread, I don't think it's relevant. You can read the thread if you'd like but I respect it if you don't want to.
Basically it boils down to this. I think the term "collectard" is demeaning to people with special needs.
I see. I have a child with special needs, but I guess all that matters is that personally, I wouldn't call someone or something 'retarded'. But I also know I can't go on a crusade to stop others from saying it. Most people will never know what it's like to have a child with special needs, and I don't expect them to.
You should go on a crusade, man. There's no room for hate in this world! I grew up with my mother taking care of special needs adults (mostly with down syndrome, but a whole variety mental capacities) and hearing the way people talk to and refer to people like that is terrible.
I don't really mean go on a crusade, haha. Just take the time to explain to people why it's insensitive. That's what I'm trying to do. I like to think I'm being polite and civil. I totally respect your position, though. I think it's very noble.
I hope your little one doesn't ever get called names like that. This is the reason I'm trying to explain to people why it's not okay, so the next generations don't keep doing it. I know no one will ever understand, myself included, what it's like to have a child with special needs and I can't pretend to.
It's just a term that's old fashioned and doesn't have to be used as it is. Furthering it it by using it to refer to a varety of NES collectors just perpetuates its use.
I appreciate what you're saying in the lack of hatred in the word, and I respect that. Good point.
That being said, I just think it's a term that doesn't really need to be used. Whether it's "retard" on it's own or in "collectard".
In terms of your question about "idiot" or "moron" I think that would be all in context. As I said before, I'm not necessarily offended by the word "retard" as I understand it can be used properly in a sentence without offense being intended. For me, idiot and moron are all about context. They're also two words which use have changed over the course of time, like you've said.
I understand your point. If one gets offended by "retard" then there's other words that have been used to describe mentally challenged people (such as "mentally challenged, which in itself is a little offensive) like "idiot" or "moron". It's a good point.
But those words, in our generation, don't have the same negative connotaion towards people with real, diagnosable brain "deficiencies" as the word "retard" does.
So to answer your question, no I'm not offended by the words "moron" and "idiot" like I am the term "retard" but I do believe they could be used in a similarily negative way given the context they're used.
My main point is don't elevate a fairly common insult to the level of genuine "hate speech" because it devalues the concept of that kind of language and why it shouldn't be used in the first place.
(and your "politely disagree" comment makes no sense when you basically go on to agree with everything I said )
I mean, in reality, nobody should be spending their energy or attention insulting each other in the first place, so the point should be moot.
But I think it's important to understand the distinction between actual biggots and people who simply lack the creativity or intelligence to come up with a better descriptor of somebody they disagree with.
Well, I wouldn't say it's a "fairly common insult". My comparison to the "N" and "f" words were simply because those words were once commplace and now they're not.
Same with "retard". It was once used in commonplace, but now because of it's negative connotation, it's not acceptable anymore. Whether you want to say "hate" is different than "negative connotation" that's just going over semantics. My point was simply they were words that were once used and now not.
The word may not mean you "hate" people with disabilities, but it's still insensitive and is being used with negative implications (as in, it's bad to be "retarded").
"Hate speech" or not, I just don't think it should be used.
I understand what you're saying in that people may not actually dislike mentally challenged people or even be smart enough to understand who they are insulting when they use the term. If they're not smart enough to understand the word they are using, all the more reason for them not to use it.
I guess what I'm saying is, with the absense of hate, I still don't think the word should be used.
Same with "retard". It was once used in commonplace, but now because of it's negative connotation, it's not acceptable anymore. Whether you want to say "hate" is different than "negative connotation" that's just going over semantics. My point was simply they were words that were once used and now not.
I agree the word shouldn't be used, in general, because insults are silly and petty.
But I think you're trivializing the very real distinction between "hate" speach and language that is simply insensitive.
Nobody that I know of is using the word "retard" as a rallying cry to try and erradicate the mentally handicapped, or otherwise say they should be wiped off the earth.
That was a perfect parody for a very common mindset these days.
I fail to see the relevance in the actual relation to this conversation.... "reality" is NOT that the term "collectard" is okay to use and should be acceptable.
When someone says "collectard" it's completely demeaning an entire range of the human population. To be clear, I'm talking about people who are mentally challenged.
I don't care about what collectors think or the reference to video gaming. I am strictly talking about it's reference to the use of the word "retard". Which, in this case, is clearly NOT referring to the use of the actual word, but a more hateful connotation to a wide variety of people.
Freedom of speech still allows you to be an asshole if you're being insensitive and ignorant. I don't need to go to my safe place because you are ignorant.
It's not socally acceptable to use the "N" word, or "faggot" towards the homosexual community. Why are we allowing references to people who are "retarded" still?
Does everyone get my point now?
Collectors/video game devotees are NOT RELEVANT to my stance. It's the "tard" reference.
Call me over sensitive, or tell me to go to my "safe place" but shaming any sector of society for their difference should not go unnoticed.
(Also, for the record, I do think it's stupid to keep games on a shelf and never ever play them, which is even more reason for me to dislike the words' reference to mentally challenged people)
Just FYI, what I said has nothing to do with this thread (didn't read it, don't care).
However I see people all over Facebook that get so easily offended and to be honest it gets tiring.
When does censorship stop? Will people keep inventing things to be offended by until eventually we have all gender neutral words and every text and TV show becomes vanilla? A war on 'things I'm offended by' is just as fruitless as a war on an ideology.
I didn't read this thread, but I know first-hand there are a lot of writers for instance who surround themselves with Yes-men who love their work and go cry a river over any negative reviews rather than learning from them. They, for starters, should all watch that video.
Understood. I agree. I think the South Park reference could be good for a lot of things.
In terms of this thread, I don't think it's relevant. You can read the thread if you'd like but I respect it if you don't want to.
Basically it boils down to this. I think the term "collectard" is demeaning to people with special needs.
I see. I have a child with special needs, but I guess all that matters is that personally, I wouldn't call someone or something 'retarded'. But I also know I can't go on a crusade to stop others from saying it. Most people will never know what it's like to have a child with special needs, and I don't expect them to.
You should go on a crusade, man. There's no room for hate in this world! I grew up with my mother taking care of special needs adults (mostly with down syndrome, but a whole variety mental capacities) and hearing the way people talk to and refer to people like that is terrible.
I don't really mean go on a crusade, haha. Just take the time to explain to people why it's insensitive. That's what I'm trying to do. I like to think I'm being polite and civil. I totally respect your position, though. I think it's very noble.
I hope your little one doesn't ever get called names like that. This is the reason I'm trying to explain to people why it's not okay, so the next generations don't keep doing it. I know no one will ever understand, myself included, what it's like to have a child with special needs and I can't pretend to.
It's just a term that's old fashioned and doesn't have to be used as it is. Furthering it it by using it to refer to a varety of NES collectors just perpetuates its use.
Totally respect what you're saying. I have a different ideology about it and I hope you'll hear me out.
You have to understand I love my kid so much. But I don't want him growing up in a safety bubble either. I'd much rather he gets called names and I teach him how to deal with it with grace, rather than try to control the environment he grows up in so he never even hears the word in the first place.
Being called insensitive names is simply a part of life. How we deal with it is also a part of life. We can't expect the other kids his age at school to have the same wisdom that you and I have about the term. People do grow up and learn, so it's hard to judge someone just because they called something or someone 'retarded' when they were 11 years old.
People are also all on different levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and their position continuously changes. Some people will never learn, others learn eventually. But it takes time, growth, and experience, something not everyone has or gets.
The one thing we can control is how we view and react to those people, because no matter what we do, those people are out there. At school, at work. Maybe even in your family. Don't let them bring you down by learning how to deal with it and realize that you cannot control their level of maturity.
You have to understand I love my kid so much. But I don't want him growing up in a safety bubble either. I'd much rather he gets called names and I teach him how to deal with it with grace, rather than try to control the environment he grows up in so he never even hears the word in the first place.
Being called insensitive names is simply a part of life. How we deal with it is also a part of life. We can't expect the other kids his age at school to have the same wisdom that you and I have about the term. People do grow up and learn, so it's hard to judge someone just because they called something or someone 'retarded' when they were 11 years old.
The one thing we can control is how we view and react to those people, because no matter what we do, those people are out there. At school, at work. Maybe even in your family. Don't let them bring you down by learning how to deal with it and realize that you cannot control their level of maturity.
Very well said
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Just try being inside my brain. It's scary in here.
Lets get in to some semantics here. Technically collectard doesnt even fit with the definition. Isnt a collectard someone that just buys everything regardless of price or what it is? So, technically, saying they are a collectard would mean they have no progress with their collection.
Same with "retard". It was once used in commonplace, but now because of it's negative connotation, it's not acceptable anymore. Whether you want to say "hate" is different than "negative connotation" that's just going over semantics. My point was simply they were words that were once used and now not.
I agree the word shouldn't be used, in general, because insults are silly and petty.
But I think you're trivializing the very real distinction between "hate" speach and language that is simply insensitive.
Nobody that I know of is using the word "retard" as a rallying cry to try and erradicate the mentally handicapped, or otherwise say they should be wiped off the earth.
Okay, fair enough. I guess we just don't use the term "hate speech" up here too often. If it's hurtful, it's hurtful.
But I see your point.
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: Gentlegamer
If you're upset by 'collectard' go to your safe space.
That was a perfect parody for a very common mindset these days.
I fail to see the relevance in the actual relation to this conversation.... "reality" is NOT that the term "collectard" is okay to use and should be acceptable.
When someone says "collectard" it's completely demeaning an entire range of the human population. To be clear, I'm talking about people who are mentally challenged.
I don't care about what collectors think or the reference to video gaming. I am strictly talking about it's reference to the use of the word "retard". Which, in this case, is clearly NOT referring to the use of the actual word, but a more hateful connotation to a wide variety of people.
Freedom of speech still allows you to be an asshole if you're being insensitive and ignorant. I don't need to go to my safe place because you are ignorant.
It's not socally acceptable to use the "N" word, or "faggot" towards the homosexual community. Why are we allowing references to people who are "retarded" still?
Does everyone get my point now?
Collectors/video game devotees are NOT RELEVANT to my stance. It's the "tard" reference.
Call me over sensitive, or tell me to go to my "safe place" but shaming any sector of society for their difference should not go unnoticed.
(Also, for the record, I do think it's stupid to keep games on a shelf and never ever play them, which is even more reason for me to dislike the words' reference to mentally challenged people)
Just FYI, what I said has nothing to do with this thread (didn't read it, don't care).
However I see people all over Facebook that get so easily offended and to be honest it gets tiring.
When does censorship stop? Will people keep inventing things to be offended by until eventually we have all gender neutral words and every text and TV show becomes vanilla? A war on 'things I'm offended by' is just as fruitless as a war on an ideology.
I didn't read this thread, but I know first-hand there are a lot of writers for instance who surround themselves with Yes-men who love their work and go cry a river over any negative reviews rather than learning from them. They, for starters, should all watch that video.
Understood. I agree. I think the South Park reference could be good for a lot of things.
In terms of this thread, I don't think it's relevant. You can read the thread if you'd like but I respect it if you don't want to.
Basically it boils down to this. I think the term "collectard" is demeaning to people with special needs.
I see. I have a child with special needs, but I guess all that matters is that personally, I wouldn't call someone or something 'retarded'. But I also know I can't go on a crusade to stop others from saying it. Most people will never know what it's like to have a child with special needs, and I don't expect them to.
You should go on a crusade, man. There's no room for hate in this world! I grew up with my mother taking care of special needs adults (mostly with down syndrome, but a whole variety mental capacities) and hearing the way people talk to and refer to people like that is terrible.
I don't really mean go on a crusade, haha. Just take the time to explain to people why it's insensitive. That's what I'm trying to do. I like to think I'm being polite and civil. I totally respect your position, though. I think it's very noble.
I hope your little one doesn't ever get called names like that. This is the reason I'm trying to explain to people why it's not okay, so the next generations don't keep doing it. I know no one will ever understand, myself included, what it's like to have a child with special needs and I can't pretend to.
It's just a term that's old fashioned and doesn't have to be used as it is. Furthering it it by using it to refer to a varety of NES collectors just perpetuates its use.
Totally respect what you're saying. I have a different ideology about it and I hope you'll hear me out.
You have to understand I love my kid so much. But I don't want him growing up in a safety bubble either. I'd much rather he gets called names and I teach him how to deal with it with grace, rather than try to control the environment he grows up in so he never even hears the word in the first place.
Being called insensitive names is simply a part of life. How we deal with it is also a part of life. We can't expect the other kids his age at school to have the same wisdom that you and I have about the term. People do grow up and learn, so it's hard to judge someone just because they called something or someone 'retarded' when they were 11 years old.
People are also all on different levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and their position continuously changes. Some people will never learn, others learn eventually. But it takes time, growth, and experience, something not everyone has or gets.
The one thing we can control is how we view and react to those people, because no matter what we do, those people are out there. At school, at work. Maybe even in your family. Don't let them bring you down by learning how to deal with it and realize that you cannot control their level of maturity.
Very well said and more power to you. I can certainly respect that.
Originally posted by: gunpei
Originally posted by: cirellio
You have to understand I love my kid so much. But I don't want him growing up in a safety bubble either. I'd much rather he gets called names and I teach him how to deal with it with grace, rather than try to control the environment he grows up in so he never even hears the word in the first place.
Being called insensitive names is simply a part of life. How we deal with it is also a part of life. We can't expect the other kids his age at school to have the same wisdom that you and I have about the term. People do grow up and learn, so it's hard to judge someone just because they called something or someone 'retarded' when they were 11 years old.
The one thing we can control is how we view and react to those people, because no matter what we do, those people are out there. At school, at work. Maybe even in your family. Don't let them bring you down by learning how to deal with it and realize that you cannot control their level of maturity.
Very well said.
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Just try being inside my brain. It's scary in here.
This I believe
Here is my solution: Collecturd
Haha, you have no idea.
COLLECTURD!!!
I genuinely love that one.
You see, there you go, now the only people who can be offended by that are 1) the collecturds and 2) pieces of shit.
What is this, Collector's Corner? Keep the crybabies out of Gamer's Gauntlet cause we play games in this part of the woods! *Attempts to flex non-existent muscles*
The level of butthurt in this thread, arguing over the semantics of a simple little made up word astounds me. Carry on...
I've said it like 4-5 times now, I'll say it again. People are not "upset" or "butthurt"
If anything, people need to stop bitching about about people being "butthurt", just makes me think they're not really reading the thread or following along.
Or, here's an idea, people. Let's actually have a real conversation, rather than feed the damned trolls trying to fit into what's left of the PC Engine scene. Damn I miss the old turbo turnpike.
Cause he has. And he sells his image out now to fake penis enlargment pills now. I used to have a t-shirt with his pic on it with the caption "My daddy" below it, but now I don't trust him. He's moved into crazy old man area willing to scam people with small penises out of money. So yea, I don't think I would agree with everything Ron says now.
The level of butthurt in this thread, arguing over the semantics of a simple little made up word astounds me. Carry on...
I've said it like 4-5 times now, I'll say it again. People are not "upset" or "butthurt"
If anything, people need to stop bitching about about people being "butthurt", just makes me think they're not really reading the thread or following along.
Or, here's an idea, people. Let's actually have a real conversation, rather than feed the damned trolls trying to fit into what's left of the PC Engine scene. Damn I miss the old turbo turnpike.
I'm not entirely sure how it works since I keep my wireless deactivated, but you can pretty much do anything except play a game online UNLESS you
have a custom game header. That is what nintendo uses to determine whether or not you're using a legit copy of a game.
I don't really think it's right to pirate on modern systems that are actively sold. But all my retro cart systems have fully loaded flash carts so who am I to judge...
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
I own a copy of that game too... And played it. Don't judge!
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
The name doesn't offend me. "Cornball cocksuckers" seems to me like a simple minded idea.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
The name doesn't offend me. "Cornball cocksuckers" seems to me like a simple minded idea.
I love comedy, and most good comedy is simple minded. It's ignorant jealousy and negativity I was shining light on. I just don't see any merit other than selfish gratification in shaming what a majority of people here do for a hobby.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
The name doesn't offend me. "Cornball cocksuckers" seems to me like a simple minded idea.
I love comedy, and most good comedy is simple minded. It's ignorant jealousy and negativity I was shining light on. I just don't see any merit other than selfish gratification in shaming what a majority of people here do for a hobby.
To me using the phrase "collectard" and purchasing "cornball cocksuckers" are equally negative. Seems like your justifying when it's ok to enjoy ignorance as comedy.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
The name doesn't offend me. "Cornball cocksuckers" seems to me like a simple minded idea.
I love comedy, and most good comedy is simple minded. It's ignorant jealousy and negativity I was shining light on. I just don't see any merit other than selfish gratification in shaming what a majority of people here do for a hobby.
To me using the phrase "collectard" and purchasing "cornball cocksuckers" are equally negative. Seems like your justifying when it's ok to enjoy ignorance as comedy.
Calling people who collect videogames "collectards", on a game collecting forums, isn't the same level as buying a game called cornball cocksuckers, not even close in my book. The collectard thing isn't even funny, it's on par with the idiotic "bro" stuff. Stardust seems to just be trying to get brownie points in a forum he recently joined by knowingly insulting members of one he's been on, or else he just has some social issues and doesn't understand wtf he did and has no sense of humor. His next plan is to start telling pope jokes on Catholic sites. But of course they wont be actual jokes, just a pic of the pope riding a dinosaur next to Jesus.
All the while blaming other types of collectors for raising game prices, when people collecting his way are of course not affecting price one bit.
Calling people who collect videogames "collectards", on a game collecting forums, isn't the same level as buying a game called cornball cocksuckers, not even close in my book. The collectard thing isn't even funny, it's on par with the idiotic "bro" stuff. Stardust seems to just be trying to get brownie points in a forum he recently joined by knowingly insulting members of one he's been on, or else he just has some social issues and doesn't understand wtf he did and has no sense of humor. His next plan is to start telling pope jokes on Catholic sites. But of course they wont be actual jokes, just a pic of the pope riding a dinosaur next to Jesus. All the while blaming other types of collectors for raising game prices, when people collecting his way are of course not affecting price one bit.
Whoa dude, that's a little below the belt, don't ya think? I posted the article because of the absurdity of it and i wanted others opinion, not because I think collectors who don't play games are **tards. And for your information, I'm Southern Baptist, not Catholic, and I've been a member on Nintendoage for four years. The only forum I recently signed on was pcenginefx, mainly to lurk more than anything. It's not about browny points, maybe stir the pot a little, but I don't appreciate the personal attacks.
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It's not socally acceptable to use the "N" word, or "faggot" towards the homosexual community. Why are we allowing references to people who are "retarded" still?
I think the biggest difference is:
"the N word" and "faggot" (or any other homosexual slur) are words that are applied in genuine hate toward the people they reference.
"retard" or "retarded" GENERALLY isn't saying you HATE mentally handicapped people, it is more that you are using it to say the specific person or group you are applying the label to is doing something stupid or unintelligent and it is a quick term to directly imply a lack of mental faculty.
There are hate groups that harness that other language to try and destroy the groups they reference.
I've never been aware of some KKK or Westboro-Baptist equivalent that parades around saying "God hates retards".
Yes, it is an insensitive term that is applied carelessly.
But it isn't equivalent to the hate speech you're comparing it to.
EDIT: and to put the word "retard" into perspective... are you offended by the use of the word "idiot" or "moron"?
Because they used to be literal descriptors of specific levels of mental handicap that were eventually replaced by a catch-all term.
I understand what you're saying and I'll politely disagree.
I understand your reference to the "hate" aspect of it and I agree. I've bolded the most relevant part to me. Although there's no "hatred" towards those you are referring to, the term still is derogatory because of the implication of negativity of being "retarded" just as someone would give a negative connotation to being a "faggot" or "N" word.
I appreciate what you're saying in the lack of hatred in the word, and I respect that. Good point.
That being said, I just think it's a term that doesn't really need to be used. Whether it's "retard" on it's own or in "collectard".
In terms of your question about "idiot" or "moron" I think that would be all in context. As I said before, I'm not necessarily offended by the word "retard" as I understand it can be used properly in a sentence without offense being intended. For me, idiot and moron are all about context. They're also two words which use have changed over the course of time, like you've said.
I understand your point. If one gets offended by "retard" then there's other words that have been used to describe mentally challenged people (such as "mentally challenged, which in itself is a little offensive) like "idiot" or "moron". It's a good point.
But those words, in our generation, don't have the same negative connotaion towards people with real, diagnosable brain "deficiencies" as the word "retard" does.
So to answer your question, no I'm not offended by the words "moron" and "idiot" like I am the term "retard" but I do believe they could be used in a similarily negative way given the context they're used.
I appreciate what you're saying in the lack of hatred in the word, and I respect that. Good point.
That being said, I just think it's a term that doesn't really need to be used. Whether it's "retard" on it's own or in "collectard".
In terms of your question about "idiot" or "moron" I think that would be all in context. As I said before, I'm not necessarily offended by the word "retard" as I understand it can be used properly in a sentence without offense being intended. For me, idiot and moron are all about context. They're also two words which use have changed over the course of time, like you've said.
I understand your point. If one gets offended by "retard" then there's other words that have been used to describe mentally challenged people (such as "mentally challenged, which in itself is a little offensive) like "idiot" or "moron". It's a good point.
But those words, in our generation, don't have the same negative connotaion towards people with real, diagnosable brain "deficiencies" as the word "retard" does.
So to answer your question, no I'm not offended by the words "moron" and "idiot" like I am the term "retard" but I do believe they could be used in a similarily negative way given the context they're used.
My main point is don't elevate a fairly common insult to the level of genuine "hate speech" because it devalues the concept of that kind of language and why it shouldn't be used in the first place.
(and your "politely disagree" comment makes no sense when you basically go on to agree with everything I said )
I mean, in reality, nobody should be spending their energy or attention insulting each other in the first place, so the point should be moot.
But I think it's important to understand the distinction between actual biggots and people who simply lack the creativity or intelligence to come up with a better descriptor of somebody they disagree with.
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: Gentlegamer
If you're upset by 'collectard' go to your safe space.
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That was a perfect parody for a very common mindset these days.
I fail to see the relevance in the actual relation to this conversation.... "reality" is NOT that the term "collectard" is okay to use and should be acceptable.
When someone says "collectard" it's completely demeaning an entire range of the human population. To be clear, I'm talking about people who are mentally challenged.
I don't care about what collectors think or the reference to video gaming. I am strictly talking about it's reference to the use of the word "retard". Which, in this case, is clearly NOT referring to the use of the actual word, but a more hateful connotation to a wide variety of people.
Freedom of speech still allows you to be an asshole if you're being insensitive and ignorant. I don't need to go to my safe place because you are ignorant.
It's not socally acceptable to use the "N" word, or "faggot" towards the homosexual community. Why are we allowing references to people who are "retarded" still?
Does everyone get my point now?
Collectors/video game devotees are NOT RELEVANT to my stance. It's the "tard" reference.
Call me over sensitive, or tell me to go to my "safe place" but shaming any sector of society for their difference should not go unnoticed.
(Also, for the record, I do think it's stupid to keep games on a shelf and never ever play them, which is even more reason for me to dislike the words' reference to mentally challenged people)
Just FYI, what I said has nothing to do with this thread (didn't read it, don't care).
However I see people all over Facebook that get so easily offended and to be honest it gets tiring.
When does censorship stop? Will people keep inventing things to be offended by until eventually we have all gender neutral words and every text and TV show becomes vanilla? A war on 'things I'm offended by' is just as fruitless as a war on an ideology.
I didn't read this thread, but I know first-hand there are a lot of writers for instance who surround themselves with Yes-men who love their work and go cry a river over any negative reviews rather than learning from them. They, for starters, should all watch that video.
Understood. I agree. I think the South Park reference could be good for a lot of things.
In terms of this thread, I don't think it's relevant. You can read the thread if you'd like but I respect it if you don't want to.
Basically it boils down to this. I think the term "collectard" is demeaning to people with special needs.
I see. I have a child with special needs, but I guess all that matters is that personally, I wouldn't call someone or something 'retarded'. But I also know I can't go on a crusade to stop others from saying it. Most people will never know what it's like to have a child with special needs, and I don't expect them to.
You should go on a crusade, man. There's no room for hate in this world! I grew up with my mother taking care of special needs adults (mostly with down syndrome, but a whole variety mental capacities) and hearing the way people talk to and refer to people like that is terrible.
I don't really mean go on a crusade, haha. Just take the time to explain to people why it's insensitive. That's what I'm trying to do. I like to think I'm being polite and civil. I totally respect your position, though. I think it's very noble.
I hope your little one doesn't ever get called names like that. This is the reason I'm trying to explain to people why it's not okay, so the next generations don't keep doing it. I know no one will ever understand, myself included, what it's like to have a child with special needs and I can't pretend to.
It's just a term that's old fashioned and doesn't have to be used as it is. Furthering it it by using it to refer to a varety of NES collectors just perpetuates its use.
Originally posted by: arch_8ngel
Originally posted by: AirVillain
I appreciate what you're saying in the lack of hatred in the word, and I respect that. Good point.
That being said, I just think it's a term that doesn't really need to be used. Whether it's "retard" on it's own or in "collectard".
In terms of your question about "idiot" or "moron" I think that would be all in context. As I said before, I'm not necessarily offended by the word "retard" as I understand it can be used properly in a sentence without offense being intended. For me, idiot and moron are all about context. They're also two words which use have changed over the course of time, like you've said.
I understand your point. If one gets offended by "retard" then there's other words that have been used to describe mentally challenged people (such as "mentally challenged, which in itself is a little offensive) like "idiot" or "moron". It's a good point.
But those words, in our generation, don't have the same negative connotaion towards people with real, diagnosable brain "deficiencies" as the word "retard" does.
So to answer your question, no I'm not offended by the words "moron" and "idiot" like I am the term "retard" but I do believe they could be used in a similarily negative way given the context they're used.
My main point is don't elevate a fairly common insult to the level of genuine "hate speech" because it devalues the concept of that kind of language and why it shouldn't be used in the first place.
(and your "politely disagree" comment makes no sense when you basically go on to agree with everything I said )
I mean, in reality, nobody should be spending their energy or attention insulting each other in the first place, so the point should be moot.
But I think it's important to understand the distinction between actual biggots and people who simply lack the creativity or intelligence to come up with a better descriptor of somebody they disagree with.
Well, I wouldn't say it's a "fairly common insult". My comparison to the "N" and "f" words were simply because those words were once commplace and now they're not.
Same with "retard". It was once used in commonplace, but now because of it's negative connotation, it's not acceptable anymore. Whether you want to say "hate" is different than "negative connotation" that's just going over semantics. My point was simply they were words that were once used and now not.
The word may not mean you "hate" people with disabilities, but it's still insensitive and is being used with negative implications (as in, it's bad to be "retarded").
"Hate speech" or not, I just don't think it should be used.
I understand what you're saying in that people may not actually dislike mentally challenged people or even be smart enough to understand who they are insulting when they use the term. If they're not smart enough to understand the word they are using, all the more reason for them not to use it.
I guess what I'm saying is, with the absense of hate, I still don't think the word should be used.
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Same with "retard". It was once used in commonplace, but now because of it's negative connotation, it's not acceptable anymore. Whether you want to say "hate" is different than "negative connotation" that's just going over semantics. My point was simply they were words that were once used and now not.
I agree the word shouldn't be used, in general, because insults are silly and petty.
But I think you're trivializing the very real distinction between "hate" speach and language that is simply insensitive.
Nobody that I know of is using the word "retard" as a rallying cry to try and erradicate the mentally handicapped, or otherwise say they should be wiped off the earth.
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: Gentlegamer
If you're upset by 'collectard' go to your safe space.
allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="280" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sXQkXXBqj_U" width="500">>
That was a perfect parody for a very common mindset these days.
I fail to see the relevance in the actual relation to this conversation.... "reality" is NOT that the term "collectard" is okay to use and should be acceptable.
When someone says "collectard" it's completely demeaning an entire range of the human population. To be clear, I'm talking about people who are mentally challenged.
I don't care about what collectors think or the reference to video gaming. I am strictly talking about it's reference to the use of the word "retard". Which, in this case, is clearly NOT referring to the use of the actual word, but a more hateful connotation to a wide variety of people.
Freedom of speech still allows you to be an asshole if you're being insensitive and ignorant. I don't need to go to my safe place because you are ignorant.
It's not socally acceptable to use the "N" word, or "faggot" towards the homosexual community. Why are we allowing references to people who are "retarded" still?
Does everyone get my point now?
Collectors/video game devotees are NOT RELEVANT to my stance. It's the "tard" reference.
Call me over sensitive, or tell me to go to my "safe place" but shaming any sector of society for their difference should not go unnoticed.
(Also, for the record, I do think it's stupid to keep games on a shelf and never ever play them, which is even more reason for me to dislike the words' reference to mentally challenged people)
Just FYI, what I said has nothing to do with this thread (didn't read it, don't care).
However I see people all over Facebook that get so easily offended and to be honest it gets tiring.
When does censorship stop? Will people keep inventing things to be offended by until eventually we have all gender neutral words and every text and TV show becomes vanilla? A war on 'things I'm offended by' is just as fruitless as a war on an ideology.
I didn't read this thread, but I know first-hand there are a lot of writers for instance who surround themselves with Yes-men who love their work and go cry a river over any negative reviews rather than learning from them. They, for starters, should all watch that video.
Understood. I agree. I think the South Park reference could be good for a lot of things.
In terms of this thread, I don't think it's relevant. You can read the thread if you'd like but I respect it if you don't want to.
Basically it boils down to this. I think the term "collectard" is demeaning to people with special needs.
I see. I have a child with special needs, but I guess all that matters is that personally, I wouldn't call someone or something 'retarded'. But I also know I can't go on a crusade to stop others from saying it. Most people will never know what it's like to have a child with special needs, and I don't expect them to.
You should go on a crusade, man. There's no room for hate in this world! I grew up with my mother taking care of special needs adults (mostly with down syndrome, but a whole variety mental capacities) and hearing the way people talk to and refer to people like that is terrible.
I don't really mean go on a crusade, haha. Just take the time to explain to people why it's insensitive. That's what I'm trying to do. I like to think I'm being polite and civil. I totally respect your position, though. I think it's very noble.
I hope your little one doesn't ever get called names like that. This is the reason I'm trying to explain to people why it's not okay, so the next generations don't keep doing it. I know no one will ever understand, myself included, what it's like to have a child with special needs and I can't pretend to.
It's just a term that's old fashioned and doesn't have to be used as it is. Furthering it it by using it to refer to a varety of NES collectors just perpetuates its use.
Totally respect what you're saying. I have a different ideology about it and I hope you'll hear me out.
You have to understand I love my kid so much. But I don't want him growing up in a safety bubble either. I'd much rather he gets called names and I teach him how to deal with it with grace, rather than try to control the environment he grows up in so he never even hears the word in the first place.
Being called insensitive names is simply a part of life. How we deal with it is also a part of life. We can't expect the other kids his age at school to have the same wisdom that you and I have about the term. People do grow up and learn, so it's hard to judge someone just because they called something or someone 'retarded' when they were 11 years old.
People are also all on different levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and their position continuously changes. Some people will never learn, others learn eventually. But it takes time, growth, and experience, something not everyone has or gets.
The one thing we can control is how we view and react to those people, because no matter what we do, those people are out there. At school, at work. Maybe even in your family. Don't let them bring you down by learning how to deal with it and realize that you cannot control their level of maturity.
You have to understand I love my kid so much. But I don't want him growing up in a safety bubble either. I'd much rather he gets called names and I teach him how to deal with it with grace, rather than try to control the environment he grows up in so he never even hears the word in the first place.
Being called insensitive names is simply a part of life. How we deal with it is also a part of life. We can't expect the other kids his age at school to have the same wisdom that you and I have about the term. People do grow up and learn, so it's hard to judge someone just because they called something or someone 'retarded' when they were 11 years old.
The one thing we can control is how we view and react to those people, because no matter what we do, those people are out there. At school, at work. Maybe even in your family. Don't let them bring you down by learning how to deal with it and realize that you cannot control their level of maturity.
Very well said
Just try being inside my brain. It's scary in here.
This I believe
Here is my solution: Collecturd
P.S. lol at the continued butthurt.
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Originally posted by: arch_8ngel
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Same with "retard". It was once used in commonplace, but now because of it's negative connotation, it's not acceptable anymore. Whether you want to say "hate" is different than "negative connotation" that's just going over semantics. My point was simply they were words that were once used and now not.
I agree the word shouldn't be used, in general, because insults are silly and petty.
But I think you're trivializing the very real distinction between "hate" speach and language that is simply insensitive.
Nobody that I know of is using the word "retard" as a rallying cry to try and erradicate the mentally handicapped, or otherwise say they should be wiped off the earth.
Okay, fair enough. I guess we just don't use the term "hate speech" up here too often. If it's hurtful, it's hurtful.
But I see your point.
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Originally posted by: cirellio
Originally posted by: Gentlegamer
If you're upset by 'collectard' go to your safe space.
allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="280" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sXQkXXBqj_U" width="500">>
That was a perfect parody for a very common mindset these days.
I fail to see the relevance in the actual relation to this conversation.... "reality" is NOT that the term "collectard" is okay to use and should be acceptable.
When someone says "collectard" it's completely demeaning an entire range of the human population. To be clear, I'm talking about people who are mentally challenged.
I don't care about what collectors think or the reference to video gaming. I am strictly talking about it's reference to the use of the word "retard". Which, in this case, is clearly NOT referring to the use of the actual word, but a more hateful connotation to a wide variety of people.
Freedom of speech still allows you to be an asshole if you're being insensitive and ignorant. I don't need to go to my safe place because you are ignorant.
It's not socally acceptable to use the "N" word, or "faggot" towards the homosexual community. Why are we allowing references to people who are "retarded" still?
Does everyone get my point now?
Collectors/video game devotees are NOT RELEVANT to my stance. It's the "tard" reference.
Call me over sensitive, or tell me to go to my "safe place" but shaming any sector of society for their difference should not go unnoticed.
(Also, for the record, I do think it's stupid to keep games on a shelf and never ever play them, which is even more reason for me to dislike the words' reference to mentally challenged people)
Just FYI, what I said has nothing to do with this thread (didn't read it, don't care).
However I see people all over Facebook that get so easily offended and to be honest it gets tiring.
When does censorship stop? Will people keep inventing things to be offended by until eventually we have all gender neutral words and every text and TV show becomes vanilla? A war on 'things I'm offended by' is just as fruitless as a war on an ideology.
I didn't read this thread, but I know first-hand there are a lot of writers for instance who surround themselves with Yes-men who love their work and go cry a river over any negative reviews rather than learning from them. They, for starters, should all watch that video.
Understood. I agree. I think the South Park reference could be good for a lot of things.
In terms of this thread, I don't think it's relevant. You can read the thread if you'd like but I respect it if you don't want to.
Basically it boils down to this. I think the term "collectard" is demeaning to people with special needs.
I see. I have a child with special needs, but I guess all that matters is that personally, I wouldn't call someone or something 'retarded'. But I also know I can't go on a crusade to stop others from saying it. Most people will never know what it's like to have a child with special needs, and I don't expect them to.
You should go on a crusade, man. There's no room for hate in this world! I grew up with my mother taking care of special needs adults (mostly with down syndrome, but a whole variety mental capacities) and hearing the way people talk to and refer to people like that is terrible.
I don't really mean go on a crusade, haha. Just take the time to explain to people why it's insensitive. That's what I'm trying to do. I like to think I'm being polite and civil. I totally respect your position, though. I think it's very noble.
I hope your little one doesn't ever get called names like that. This is the reason I'm trying to explain to people why it's not okay, so the next generations don't keep doing it. I know no one will ever understand, myself included, what it's like to have a child with special needs and I can't pretend to.
It's just a term that's old fashioned and doesn't have to be used as it is. Furthering it it by using it to refer to a varety of NES collectors just perpetuates its use.
Totally respect what you're saying. I have a different ideology about it and I hope you'll hear me out.
You have to understand I love my kid so much. But I don't want him growing up in a safety bubble either. I'd much rather he gets called names and I teach him how to deal with it with grace, rather than try to control the environment he grows up in so he never even hears the word in the first place.
Being called insensitive names is simply a part of life. How we deal with it is also a part of life. We can't expect the other kids his age at school to have the same wisdom that you and I have about the term. People do grow up and learn, so it's hard to judge someone just because they called something or someone 'retarded' when they were 11 years old.
People are also all on different levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and their position continuously changes. Some people will never learn, others learn eventually. But it takes time, growth, and experience, something not everyone has or gets.
The one thing we can control is how we view and react to those people, because no matter what we do, those people are out there. At school, at work. Maybe even in your family. Don't let them bring you down by learning how to deal with it and realize that you cannot control their level of maturity.
Very well said and more power to you. I can certainly respect that.
Originally posted by: gunpei
Originally posted by: cirellio
You have to understand I love my kid so much. But I don't want him growing up in a safety bubble either. I'd much rather he gets called names and I teach him how to deal with it with grace, rather than try to control the environment he grows up in so he never even hears the word in the first place.
Being called insensitive names is simply a part of life. How we deal with it is also a part of life. We can't expect the other kids his age at school to have the same wisdom that you and I have about the term. People do grow up and learn, so it's hard to judge someone just because they called something or someone 'retarded' when they were 11 years old.
The one thing we can control is how we view and react to those people, because no matter what we do, those people are out there. At school, at work. Maybe even in your family. Don't let them bring you down by learning how to deal with it and realize that you cannot control their level of maturity.
Very well said.
Originally posted by: AirVillain
Just try being inside my brain. It's scary in here.
This I believe
Here is my solution: Collecturd
Haha, you have no idea.
COLLECTURD!!!
I genuinely love that one.
You see, there you go, now the only people who can be offended by that are 1) the collecturds and 2) pieces of shit.
The level of butthurt in this thread, arguing over the semantics of a simple little made up word astounds me. Carry on...
I've said it like 4-5 times now, I'll say it again. People are not "upset" or "butthurt"
If anything, people need to stop bitching about about people being "butthurt", just makes me think they're not really reading the thread or following along.
Or, here's an idea, people. Let's actually have a real conversation, rather than feed the damned trolls trying to fit into what's left of the PC Engine scene. Damn I miss the old turbo turnpike.
Are you disagreeing with Ron Jeremy?
Would you sleep with
Cause he has. And he sells his image out now to fake penis enlargment pills now. I used to have a t-shirt with his pic on it with the caption "My daddy" below it, but now I don't trust him. He's moved into crazy old man area willing to scam people with small penises out of money. So yea, I don't think I would agree with everything Ron says now.
<--- (Would totally hit that ass...)
The level of butthurt in this thread, arguing over the semantics of a simple little made up word astounds me. Carry on...
I've said it like 4-5 times now, I'll say it again. People are not "upset" or "butthurt"
If anything, people need to stop bitching about about people being "butthurt", just makes me think they're not really reading the thread or following along.
Or, here's an idea, people. Let's actually have a real conversation, rather than feed the damned trolls trying to fit into what's left of the PC Engine scene. Damn I miss the old turbo turnpike.
Troll on...
I keep my 3DS games all sealed, but I can still play them utilizing a flash cart. Slam dunk hole in one and a strike, hockey!
How? If you connect it to the internet, the updates will break your pirate shit.
How? If you connect it to the internet, the updates will break your pirate shit.
I have no reason to be connecting on the internet, and there is an exploit in the works (might be complete now) that allows you to go
on the eshop for example without having to update firmware. Again, though, I don't go online.
How? If you connect it to the internet, the updates will break your pirate shit.
I have no reason to be connecting on the internet, and there is an exploit in the works (might be complete now) that allows you to go
on the eshop for example without having to update firmware. Again, though, I don't go online.
But streetpass plaza...
But streetpass plaza...
I'm not entirely sure how it works since I keep my wireless deactivated, but you can pretty much do anything except play a game online UNLESS you
have a custom game header. That is what nintendo uses to determine whether or not you're using a legit copy of a game.
I'm not entirely sure how it works since I keep my wireless deactivated, but you can pretty much do anything except play a game online UNLESS you
have a custom game header. That is what nintendo uses to determine whether or not you're using a legit copy of a game.
I don't really think it's right to pirate on modern systems that are actively sold. But all my retro cart systems have fully loaded flash carts so who am I to judge...
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
I own a copy of that game too... And played it. Don't judge!
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
The name doesn't offend me. "Cornball cocksuckers" seems to me like a simple minded idea.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
The name doesn't offend me. "Cornball cocksuckers" seems to me like a simple minded idea.
I love comedy, and most good comedy is simple minded. It's ignorant jealousy and negativity I was shining light on. I just don't see any merit other than selfish gratification in shaming what a majority of people here do for a hobby.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
The name doesn't offend me. "Cornball cocksuckers" seems to me like a simple minded idea.
I love comedy, and most good comedy is simple minded. It's ignorant jealousy and negativity I was shining light on. I just don't see any merit other than selfish gratification in shaming what a majority of people here do for a hobby.
To me using the phrase "collectard" and purchasing "cornball cocksuckers" are equally negative. Seems like your justifying when it's ok to enjoy ignorance as comedy.
It must be refreshing to have such a simple mind and so much time and space in the brain to foster deep enough thought to come up with jealous laden catch-phrases to offend not one, but two broad walks of life at once. Whoever coined this phrase needs a new term of mental prowess coined to showcase their jaw-dropping cranial capabilities.
Says someone with a copy of a game called "cornball cocksuckers". GTFO.
Does that name offend you? Your point?
The name doesn't offend me. "Cornball cocksuckers" seems to me like a simple minded idea.
I love comedy, and most good comedy is simple minded. It's ignorant jealousy and negativity I was shining light on. I just don't see any merit other than selfish gratification in shaming what a majority of people here do for a hobby.
To me using the phrase "collectard" and purchasing "cornball cocksuckers" are equally negative. Seems like your justifying when it's ok to enjoy ignorance as comedy.
Calling people who collect videogames "collectards", on a game collecting forums, isn't the same level as buying a game called cornball cocksuckers, not even close in my book. The collectard thing isn't even funny, it's on par with the idiotic "bro" stuff. Stardust seems to just be trying to get brownie points in a forum he recently joined by knowingly insulting members of one he's been on, or else he just has some social issues and doesn't understand wtf he did and has no sense of humor. His next plan is to start telling pope jokes on Catholic sites. But of course they wont be actual jokes, just a pic of the pope riding a dinosaur next to Jesus.
All the while blaming other types of collectors for raising game prices, when people collecting his way are of course not affecting price one bit.
Calling people who collect videogames "collectards", on a game collecting forums, isn't the same level as buying a game called cornball cocksuckers, not even close in my book. The collectard thing isn't even funny, it's on par with the idiotic "bro" stuff. Stardust seems to just be trying to get brownie points in a forum he recently joined by knowingly insulting members of one he's been on, or else he just has some social issues and doesn't understand wtf he did and has no sense of humor. His next plan is to start telling pope jokes on Catholic sites. But of course they wont be actual jokes, just a pic of the pope riding a dinosaur next to Jesus. All the while blaming other types of collectors for raising game prices, when people collecting his way are of course not affecting price one bit.
Whoa dude, that's a little below the belt, don't ya think? I posted the article because of the absurdity of it and i wanted others opinion, not because I think collectors who don't play games are **tards. And for your information, I'm Southern Baptist, not Catholic, and I've been a member on Nintendoage for four years. The only forum I recently signed on was pcenginefx, mainly to lurk more than anything. It's not about browny points, maybe stir the pot a little, but I don't appreciate the personal attacks.