Alicorn comments on Offense versus harm minimization - Less Wrong

60 Post author: Yvain 16 April 2011 01:06AM

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Comment author: Alicorn 18 April 2011 04:41:08AM *  2 points [-]

In fact, I'd expect that if one were to try to use "queer" as an insult around Cambridge, one would at least initially have difficulty conveying the intended meaning.

You are very optimistic. I expect that even in your area, you could easily accomplish the feat by making a disgusted face and preceding the noun with the modifier "fucking".

Comment author: TheOtherDave 18 April 2011 01:56:16PM *  2 points [-]

Speaking as a former queer Cantabrigian (who has since moved to a different town): your expectation is entirely correct. Indeed, the "fucking" is optional; tone of voice will do the job quite well.

(EDIT: If the downvoters clarify, either in comment or PM, what it is of this comment they want less of, I might comply with their preferences.)

Comment author: CuSithBell 18 April 2011 04:48:30AM 1 point [-]

Well, yeah, I guess you're right about that.