BS: A matter of sensitivity?

Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
From: Irish sergeant
Date: 16 Jan 01 - 01:07 PM

I guess it's a matter of perspective. Well before the "Political correctness' phase, my folks brought me up that use of certain epitaths for others was not acceptable. None of us are perfect and I have laughed at ethnic jokes but I tend to stay away fromo them as I get older. I don't stay away from profession jokes and lawyer jokes are some of my favorite but I also try to use a bit of common sense. i don't tell them infront of lawyers unless I know them and they have a sense of humour. If the person knows you're joking and can deal with it fine. If not, i advise keeping it to yourself. It gets dicey now with people here in the United States ready to sue each other at the drop of a hat. Use common sense people and remember, if God didn't want us to laugh, he wouldn't have let us get away with creating politics. Kindest reguards, Neil

Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
From: mousethief
Date: 16 Jan 01 - 01:13 PM

What is needed of course is a type of joke which seems to target some group of people, but nobody telling or hearing the joke knows exactly which group of people are being so targeted.

This is why I created the Despised People Group Joke.

See my website: blicky

Alex

Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
From: John Routledge
Date: 16 Jan 01 - 01:22 PM

Say ten people in a group each have different sensitivities ranging on a scale of 1 through to 10.

If conversation never gets above sensitivity 0 then no-one is upset and a delightful time is had by all 10!!

Happy intereaction everybody GB John

Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 16 Jan 01 - 02:01 PM

THat's irony isn't it Geordie?

Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
From: mousethief
Date: 16 Jan 01 - 02:04 PM

Either that or all 10 die of boredom.

Alex

Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
From: John Routledge
Date: 16 Jan 01 - 02:17 PM

Death by insult is better than death by boredom. Discuss.

Sorry just realised that is what this thread is about.

Cheers GBJohn

Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
From: paddymac
Date: 17 Jan 01 - 02:40 PM

Well, I want to say "Thanks" to all who have shared their thoughts and experiences here. There are four "celtic" groups here, with overlapping memberships, and the little flap that started all of this has been the topic of a great deal of considered discussion within and among the groups. There are some who still don't get it, and likely never will, but there are many more who have come to appreciate the question of sensitivity, not because they think it is politically correct, but because they see it from a more basic perspective of courtesy and civility. All in all, it has actually been a positive ripple on the pond of tranquility. As is evident from the posts to this thread, there aren't really any bright lines that one can rely on. Thoughtful conversation seems to be the best medicine for soothing ruffled feathers when we do happen to cross one of those invisible lines.

Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
From: Gypsy
Date: 20 Jan 01 - 12:44 AM

Crazy Eddie: The first was poking fun, the rest had an agenda (to paraphrase) I really like that. May i use it? Too well spoken you are! Alex, the site is terrific! Thanks for posting ';)