IaninSheffield
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You're right. So rather than describe someone as a drama queen, could the commentator not have described their behaviour as melodramatic?
Handbags - acceptable language?
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I'd work on it.
read some orwell.
Simple succinct language.
And I assume you wouldn't pass in any case a more convoluted description which referred to a hissy fit.
gender specific.
swee'pea99
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It's a great term! It's surely nothing to do with gender/misogyny either. You might have thought it was homophobic except that it's probably gay in origin, and would be used with particular relish by gay people, about other gay people. As for 'no need', it'll be a sad, Orwellian day when language is chosen only by 'need'. I'm all for being sensitive to others' feelings, but there are times when only drama queen will do. Melodramatic is no substitute.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
How pathetic the world is now. Not only are we not allowed to have our own oppinion anymore, but we can only use certain words as well. To be honest, the BBC and other outlets shouldn't allow this to happen as it only gives these people greater power and a sanctimonious platform to make even more complaints.
I often call Drago all sorts of names. It is something that I take great delight in doing
Luckily the old duffers on the retirement thread don't take offense at things like that probably because they forget what I said within 24 hours anyway.
People really need to get a life.
I often call Drago all sorts of names. It is something that I take great delight in doing
Luckily the old duffers on the retirement thread don't take offense at things like that probably because they forget what I said within 24 hours anyway.
People really need to get a life.
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yep exactly.
I always kind of assumed it came from the theatrical world.
Like "prima donna".
Another banned phrase perhaps.
The irony is of course that after yorkshire souls have banned certain words and phrases they will awake into their new dawn to find that those they claimed to be protecting/championing are using the same terms themselves. With relish as you say.
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IaninSheffield
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Recently downloaded 'The Road to Wigan Pier', which I'll happily shift up my priority list 👍
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I'm sure you will agree though that your self description of yourself as a dragon is an appallingly sexist term - and that you have been reduced to this sad self-abuse by the overarching patriarchy.
Notafettler
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Prevalence of domestic abuse According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) is 4.2% of men and 7.9% of women.
Its a reasonable belief that men are less likely to report it. Therefore statistics for men are much higher.
Women are far more likely to slag down men than the other way round.
I wonder if she has grasped that 2% of men claim to be gay?
Odd how Angus Deayton has used the "handbags at Dawn" repeatedly on have i got news for you. Tne BBC have no problems with him using it.
Its a reasonable belief that men are less likely to report it. Therefore statistics for men are much higher.
Whats the ulterior motive?
Women are far more likely to slag down men than the other way round.
I wonder if she has grasped that 2% of men claim to be gay?
Odd how Angus Deayton has used the "handbags at Dawn" repeatedly on have i got news for you. Tne BBC have no problems with him using it.
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Notafettler
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What do you judge by the rosette? He's a racist? And therefore anyone who voted brexit is a racist?
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Notafettler
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A friend described her and her female friends as a covern. I pointed out that men can be witches to so I would like to join. No women only we sacrifice men. I find that funny just like @mudsticks would.
Notafettler
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I have always thought that the phrase "welcome to 1984" was over the top. I am beginning to think otherwise.
Beebo
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You can have what ever opinions you want and use what ever terms you want. In fact by posting that you have actively proved yourself wrong.
You just can’t use them on the BBC. Like any employer they have rules which have to be adhered to. For instance I can swear as much as I like at home. I can’t swear at work.
Notafettler
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No you can't as you and your ilk don't believe all people are entitled to an opinion...unless it agrees with your politically correct view.
