OFCOM's new 'banned terms' list

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Not an AIBU at all, but just noting that OFCOM have listed a new set of labels that they deem insulting, not be used in the media in a pejorative way. I have seen quite a few on here recently.

Karen: A pejorative term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, and often racist middle-aged white woman

Gammon: A term referring to the colour of a person's flushed face when expressing their strong opinions, associated particularly with right-wing brexiteers

Libtard: A word used to describe people on the political left who are perceived to be easily offended, 'woke' and overly politically correct

Snowflake: Someone perceived as too sensitive, easily offended and outraged

Feminazi: A term used to describe an outspoken and radical feminist

Boomer: An insult for baby boomers who are perceived to be out of touch and dismissive of younger generations

Remoaner: Someone against Brexit perceived to be constantly complaining about it

Terf: A 'trans-exclusionary radical feminist' - used to describe people who reject the assertion that trans women are women and are opposed to trans-rights legislation

At least that is even-handed.

The thing is, most of those terms are widely understood and people know exactly what they mean. (OK, never heard of Terf or Libtard.) Boomer is just the name of a generation of people, surely it's only offensive in context? Like Gen X or Millenial. Feminazi is underused but a valid term.

3 are for women, only one for men, the others neutral, so yes am definitely in favour

Is there a link to it? Good list.

@Macncheeseballs

3 are for women, only one for men, the others neutral, so yes am definitely in favour

Only "Karen" is aimed exclusively at women. The others are all neutral (because men can be feminists).

Feminazi is underused but a valid term

Valid in what way @HarrietsChariot?

The term for that ‘generation’ was always baby boomer, not boomer. Boomer on its own definitely has specific connotations and presumably you can still use the term “baby boomer”.

Very pleased Terf is on there!

Maybe they will add cis next.

I feel like some should probably be on there too - based on the other terms on the list - it’s usually used with disdain.

@Bloose

Very pleased Terf is on there!

Maybe they will add cis next.

Crikey yes. Hate cis.

@littlepeas

I feel like some should probably be on there too - based on the other terms on the list - it’s usually used with disdain.

Woke! Not some!

Speaking as a remoaner, I like the term and shall continue to identify as one.

Generally good but I’m not quite sure why you can’t say boomer as it’s the name of a generation. Unless it’s that you have to say “baby boomer”

Maybe they will add cis next.

Yes, I'd like that added too.

Pleased to see Gammon & Karen added, in particular; they are flung around on here a lot.

@GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing

Generally good but I’m not quite sure why you can’t say boomer as it’s the name of a generation. Unless it’s that you have to say “baby boomer”

It specifies not be used in the media in a pejorative way so presumably you could use 'boomer' in a descriptive way.

@AgnesNaismith

Feminazi is underused but a valid term

Valid in what way @HarrietsChariot?

The only valid way to use Nazi is in the context of Nazism

Never heard of libtard but sounds very apt in describing the professionally offended.

Gammon is a hilariously apt word though, I will continue to use and enjoy it myself

The boomer thing is probably because the "OK Boomer" meme, it's dismissive and nasty.

sst1234 libtard is a merger of Liberal and Retard, so I don't think its acceptable to use in any context. Do you?

bout time TERF was delt with its nothing but a insult to try and shut women up and make them frightened to speak up about their rights

@Bloose

Very pleased Terf is on there!

Maybe they will add cis next.

hopefully

Glad to see the list.

Ridiculous. It’s not acceptable to police people’s language.

@seaandsandcastles

Ridiculous. It’s not acceptable to police people’s language.

So you see no purpose at all for OFCOM or other regulatory bodies?