Ban for Justin Thomas?

[bladeplayer]

Interesting and illuminating thread.

Amazing the reaction a gay golf fan can get for saying she thinks less of a golfer.. for any reason

With the greatest of respect if u had said just that, i dont think u would have recieved any disagreement at all ..

Have u ever heard or heard of JT been insulting to LGBT or anyone else previously ?
I could be wrong but most of stuff i see is charity work and work with kids .

Does this excuse his remark ?? Most Definitly not, but ya know people make mistakes ..

 

[KenL]

seems the majority think you’re making it up for attention!!!
The old ‘some of my best friends are black/gay etc etc (delete as appropriate)
forums done itself proud today

Deary me. ?

 

[Papas1982]

Why do you want to justify this by using false equivalence? it either shows a lack of understanding or lack of caring imo

You can see it as such if you wish. Humans make outbursts. Have done since forever. They aren’t always said with intent. And without intent I don’t believe there should be harsh repercussions.

 

[PNWokingham]

What is he used the "N" word but didn't mean it?

definitely not acceptable

 

[bladeplayer]

What is he used the "N" word but didn't mean it?

Nope

but its used alot in black rap music , how can a word b insulting if 1 person says it but not carry same insult if some1 else does ..

 

[Smiffy]

How many times did Del call Rodney a tart??
And every time he did, we laughed
I'm just glad in a way that I haven't got too many years left.
The whole world has gone stark raving, pc correct effing mad

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Does anyone actually think it’s ok to use this in any context?

Unless I have missed something I don’t think anyone sees it as ok to use the word that in some context is used as a homophobic slur

I think 99.9% will see it as wrong ( there is always one ) and it’s not something we want to hear from any sports star

I believe that it’s not something that should be judged to have any meaning more than him crossing a line for a split second and something he regrets as opposed to him has prejudiced views and being a homophobe

There always needs to be balance imo

 

[SteveW86]

How many times did Del call Rodney a tart??
And every time he did, we laughed
I'm just glad in a way that I haven't got too many years left.
The whole world has gone stark raving, pc correct effing mad

Was just watching the episode where they do the gold chains.
Delboy worried about sitting next to Boycie in the restaurant because they will get “funny” looks. So many programmes of the time had moments which wouldn’t be allowed nowadays.

 

[KenL]

How many times did Del call Rodney a tart??
And every time he did, we laughed
I'm just glad in a way that I haven't got too many years left.
The whole world has gone stark raving, pc correct effing mad

Is that the worst analogy you could come up with? Absolutely no connection.

 

[Smiffy]

Could you imagine the D day landings today.
Go charging up the beach, machine gun in hand, shouting"take that you lousey Kraut".
Whistle goes, your dragged off the beach and you find yourself in court for offending somebody??
You couldn't make it up...

 

[hovis]

Was just watching the episode where they do the gold chains.
Delboy worried about sitting next to Boycie in the restaurant because they will get “funny” looks. So many programmes of the time had moments which wouldn’t be allowed nowadays.

There's one where del thinks he's got HIV because a gay guy cut his hair ?

 

[Smiffy]

Is that the worst analogy you could come up with? Absolutely no connection.

No tarts complained did they???

 

[SteveW86]

There's one where del thinks he's got HIV because a gay guy cut his hair ?

Is it when Albert is in court and Del says he is referred to as the Jimmy Saville of their community

Edited for clarity to say that I do not think this would be acceptable in this day.

 

[2blue]

Interesting and illuminating thread.

Amazing the reaction a gay golf fan can get for saying she thinks less of a golfer who used a homophobic slur.

Special shout out to the guy moaning about people being offended on behalf of others and then thinking he can speak on behalf of the LGBT community 'cos he has a couple of gay pals.

Kaz... it's unbelievable how easily they've exposed themselves. Mind you we've seen many of them do it on so many other subjects...... Perhaps it's 'cos there are no Clubhouses open for them to rant in.... Pheeew!!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Guys we are quoting 70's & 80's sitcom humour now as if its contemporary

Its changed, we have changed, Move on

 

[Smiffy]

Guys we are quoting 70's & 80's sitcom humour now as if its contemporary

Its changed, we have changed, Move on

You tart

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Unless I have missed something I don’t think anyone sees it as ok to use the word that in some context is used as a homophobic slur

I think 99.9% will see it as wrong ( there is always one ) and it’s not something we want to hear from any sports star

I believe that it’s not something that should be judged to have any meaning more than him crossing a line for a split second and something he regrets as opposed to him has prejudiced views and being a homophobe

There always needs to be balance imo

A sound, balanced view


...what have you done with Phil?

 

[Leftitshort]

Is that the worst analogy you could come up with? Absolutely no connection.

Why is the default setting false equivalence? It’s doesn’t make sense. It’s an offensive homophobic insult in any context

 

[PhilTheFragger]

You tart

But at least im not a plonker


See what youve made me do now

 

[Leftitshort]

A sound, balanced view


...what have you done with Phil?

I don’t think he should be banned, he’s apologised. I find the attitudes on here more worrying.
as a litmus test, use it at work, see what happens