Malky Mackay

[bladeplayer]

Had the pleasure of meeting you and your better half at the FoA and I can safely say amongst the all the banter flying around in the bar, on the course the following day, and at the presentation you were sound company which I enjoyed immensely (apart from the result of course). Like you I've laughed at these types of comments, made them myself too

Than You Martin, thats a really kind thing to say .. and for getting what i am saying

 

[DangerousDave86]

Agree 100%

 

[DangerousDave86]

I would suggest that everyone's opinion differs on this subject. I have made what you could classify as "inappropriate" comments or jokes in my time before, but in private, with people I have known for a long time.

Does that make me a racist/sexist/homophobic? I don't think so, no. If it did, I would suggest that the majority of the population of this would fall into one/all of those categories.

If you happen to make such a comment within earshot of a stranger, then don't be surprised if someone takes offence. Its a chance you take.

I would also point out that in my personal opinion, using racist/sexist/homophobic terms could/should be generalised as being abusive, not just on the aforementioned grounds. For example, is slandering someone based upon their skin colour/nationality, actually any worse than passing comment on their weight, or hair colour, or accent, or anything else for that matter. For me, verbal abuse is verbal abuse. It's all unacceptable.

I also agree that people are too quick to jump on the racist bandwagon nowadays.

 

[triple_bogey]

This forum as a whole is hilarious.........:rofl:

You get infractions or banned for a period of time for using swear words or similar, but throw in a few racial slurs and it's OK. :thup:

 

[JCW]

Come on hands up , how many on here have had to put up with people like MM and their so called harmless comments , texts and jokes , I have had to put up with it for most of my life over here and its in no way very nice . the one that sticks in my mind was at a Macdonalds with my brother and his 3 sons , 2 of his sons are blonde and blue eyes like my father was and one is like myself and my brother, Brown hair , eyes and a light tan , comments were made to him by a couple of lads that his 2 brothers in tears as they defended him . there is no place in modern society for that kind of behavior be it in private or in public . is it lack of education or upbringing that make people make fun of others for who they are , close the Thread

 

[Doon frae Troon]

That reminds me of the first time I took my two young daughters to an hotel.

They were about 6 and 8 and palled up with a granny type over evening meal.
Granny type says, 'well you don't look like sisters'
Oldest says 'yes nanna says I'm the baker's and she's the coalman's.

Laugh.....I could have died.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

This forum as a whole is hilarious.........:rofl:

You get infractions or banned for a period of time for using swear words or similar, but throw in a few racial slurs and it's OK. :thup:

Absolutely incorrect, the mods will jump on anyone who is being overtly racist ,

But it is impossible to have a full debate on the subject without certain examples and situations being mentioned
And therefore each situation is looked at in context.

If a particular post offends you, please report it to us
Thanks

 

[DangerousDave86]

I haven't seen anyone being racist?

 

[wrighty1874]

I'm just a tad miffed at the Jimmy who has nominated me for the ice bucket challenge!!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

My Venn diagram