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That was so gay?

For those of you that know me, you know that respect and good sportsmanship is important to me. I don't start fights, I don't name call, and if I get beat but 9 2 I move on.

I have seen players use the word gay to mean something bad. Perhaps they took a bad beat, perhaps they didn't like the way someone played. The word gay has nothing to do with poker.
It is offensive when used in this mannor. . We don't use racial or religous slurs to describe a poker play. I would like people to think before they speak and realize this is rude, thoughtless, and inappropriate. This conduct will not stop unless you speak up at the tables and say this is wrong.
gg and gl all!

COMMENTS

POSTED BY:
mistershifty

Aug 08, 09 03:27 PM

Cry me a dam river....Take your delicate sensibilities somewhere other than a poker table if you have to whine via blog about some immature spew...

POSTED BY:
mynameissue

Jul 15, 09 11:23 PM

you said it all

POSTED BY:
rsw1960

Feb 03, 09 11:43 AM

I agree no room for that stuff here.

POSTED BY:
NLHEphantom

Feb 03, 09 04:55 AM

God is LOVE!

POSTED BY:
albiezushi

Feb 02, 09 09:05 PM

I couldn't agree more.

POSTED BY:
GWL666

Feb 02, 09 08:36 PM

Words are just words. Society and groups of people, e.g. religious right, determine what they do and don't like.
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Remember the children’s rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.”
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I personally think the word "God" is the most offensive word in the world, much more offensive than any swear word or slang term for an ethic group. More people have been murdered in the name of God than any other word.

POSTED BY:
Tachycardia

Feb 02, 09 06:29 PM

I admire your point, I agree. However, the etymology of words and meanings, well one could spend hours with the word gay.

POSTED BY:
MikeShannon

Feb 02, 09 05:58 PM

Great blog. I hope masterdan reads it.

POSTED BY:
SeeYa30

Feb 02, 09 05:41 PM

I totally agree! Sometimes people don't realize what they are saying, like "Indian Giver" or "He jewed me down in price". People should be made aware. Thanks for the post.

POSTED BY:
PingPong

Feb 02, 09 05:17 PM

Great blog Monmiss.

POSTED BY:
NicknVegas

Feb 02, 09 05:02 PM

♪♫♪St Nick is always gay, thats why he has a slay, lookout he can prey, try him to make ur day♪♫♪