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'Handmaidens'

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Dakinis · 21/09/2018 11:53

I've seen this discussed before but what are thoughts on using the term 'handmaiden' to refer to non GC women?

Personally I'd like to see it join 'terf' on the banned list as I think it's equally as offensive but interested in the consensus.

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ArmchairAnnie · 21/09/2018 12:05

I think any hopes of the word 'handmaiden' disappearing from these boards are slim. What else would members use to describe a woman who disagrees with them?

Barracker · 21/09/2018 12:01

Oh hi Dakinis.

No, I disagree.

Most posters here are opposed in principle to banned words I think.
Slurs are another matter, as are personal attacks.

Did you ever get around to correcting your assertion that sex offenders are NEVER placed in women's prisons?

You seem to be enjoying the feminist boards.

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