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To be offended by the use of this word in many threads?

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Sugarsandwich · 01/05/2015 22:16

I am new to MN and tbh I am shocked by the regular use of the C word in many threads, using it as a term of abuse for (very often) men who have behaved appalingly towards their partners. It's not that I am against swearing in general, it just seems odd that a community of forward thinking supportive women would choose to use a word that actually means a normal, natural, sacred part of female anatomy to describe such vile and reprehensible men. Can anyone think of a creative alternative word to use instead?

TheOnlyOliviaMumsnet · 02/05/2015 08:54

Hallo and good morning
We're sorry that you're offended.

The truth is, we don't think we should be the arbiters of what people should find offensive and what they shouldn't. As a rule, it's very rare that a tasteless comment is left unchallenged by other members.
BUT we do rely on ALL members to help us monitor the boards.

We have talked to members about this in the past and reached a consensus which still applies that the use of this word is generally okay but that we at HQ will delete stuff that is beyond the pale.

We will also continue to delete personal attacks
Thanks as ever

TheOnlyOliviaMumsnet · 02/05/2015 10:10

@Pipbin

Did someone report the thread?

Honestly? 'miss, miss she said cunt'.

Calling someone a cunt, yes report it as its a personal attack. Writing it, meh.

For balance. The picture is an official piece of paper that I only noticed after giving it to a number of people.

Folk actually reported the thread for goadyfuckery. But I thought I'd clear up the use of puffincunt etc.
HTH

TheOnlyOliviaMumsnet · 02/05/2015 10:22

Grin Not as a personal attack though, innit?

Sacred Peace and Love All
Thanks ever so

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