Not necessarily, but quite ignorant.
I lit up one of my graduate students...
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Not necessarily, but quite ignorant.
EightBitNate
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It's like the real life ban-hammer.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I shouldn't be shocked that you're a teacher.
It just makes sense.
A teacher of the art of blood.
That's dumb, but it's not hate speech. But it is dumb.
It just makes sense.
A teacher of the art of blood.
That's dumb, but it's not hate speech. But it is dumb.
...who thought it would appropriate to hand these chocolates
out before class started.
I don't know what's more annoying - the fact that he thought it would be okay to hand this shit out in class, or that nobody else said anything until I got a look at it and went ballistic. Turning it into a teachable moment was the only way I could salvage the class, and by rights I should probably be more jaded at casual bigotry, but still - come the fuck on.
This explains that seismic disturbance that was felt all the way in South Korea and Japan.
fixed, I'd say.
Kabuki Waq
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JustProgress
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I hate uppity teachers
Horseticuffs
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Yeah, I totally. Shamefully I tossed that shit around too when I was younger, back before I realized just how powerful words really were.
Maybe you could say experiences like the one this young man had today are an important step on the road to growing up.
freenudemacusers
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It's something you joke around with in the company of friends. Only a dunce would do this in a class/work environment.
Winterfang
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The last part is a stretch, most of the times is just man being too alpha to express their love to a fellow man.
Gay Gaf, does the phrase offends you? I really want to know.
It really astounds me that people do not understand why people are offended by this and why it's bad.
The direct implication of saying "no homo" is that you want to make certain people are aware you are definitely NOT gay, because you don't want to be seen as that (it's bad).
As a gay person myself I find it pretty offensive that people use a phrase to make sure other people know they aren't like you.
The direct implication of saying "no homo" is that you want to make certain people are aware you are definitely NOT gay, because you don't want to be seen as that (it's bad).
As a gay person myself I find it pretty offensive that people use a phrase to make sure other people know they aren't like you.
cheststrongwell
my cake, fuck off
This is the kind of thing that can get you fired in the real world. Hopefully he learned a valuable lesson.
ProfessorLobo
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I don't know how people view this as remotely offensive. If I'm going to give a box of chocolates in the shape of a heart to a male friend, I'd like him to understand that the intention was not to have homosexual sex with him.
Anticitizen One
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Its just a hip slang way of saying "I'm not gay but I love you man"
I think the intent is "I like you in a platonic heterosexual way." It's still stupid, people being overly concerned with how others view their sexuality; afraid their actions could be seen as gay.
Nah, the only people that post there are people who love/hated a professor. Gotta take it all with a big ass grain of salt.
Alligatorjandro
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How did he get into college?
Gareth Bale
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I always though it meant, "I love you/him/that idea/whatever, but I'm not attracted to you in that way".
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I agree with this. I've given great bear hugs to my buddies before and professed love to them, but then said "no homo though." Cause that's funny.
Wouldn't do it at work or in a classroom though. Like, in front of a teacher.
even if used as a joke?
btw he obviously knew who you are and wanted to get GAF gold for free
EightBitNate
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No need to get mad. This thread has played out pretty much perfectly thus far.
Zeus Molecules
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Where is that acceptable behavior? I am saddened that he is seeking a higher degree but is dumber than most high school students.
Ravensmash
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Yeah, I can see that tbh.
But I can also see it being used as a harmless indicator that the preceding action was not meant in a homosexual manner, especially if it's something which for whatever reason could be seen as such by someone.
It is immature though, not sure if I'd consider it hate speech though. Certainly not a professional attitude though so fair on bish to deal with it.
It's basically "Here's a nice gesture but don't take it to mean I'm a homo and that I'm gay for you".
he was passing them out to the class? were you suggesting he was trying to get with everybody in the class if not for the disclaimer?
not to mention that specific phrase.... yuck.
But I'm not mad! Only poking fun at what happens anytime bishop is mentioned.
In retrospect, it was a dumb post.
I'll go to bed now ._.
One of my interns said that a lesbian patient needed a "Treatment of Dick-inol 500mg to fix her back" (rougly translated to english) and I chewed the fuck of that little shit. I later heard than a bunch of teachers commented that I was gay because of my reaction. Casual racism and sexism is bad enough, people dont mean it most of the time, but it should never be part of yor small talk repertoire.
Your engineering (?) student pulling that was bad enough, now picture a new generation of future health providers thinking is okay to make sexists (and potentially rape-y) jokes to their teachers.
Your engineering (?) student pulling that was bad enough, now picture a new generation of future health providers thinking is okay to make sexists (and potentially rape-y) jokes to their teachers.
oneils
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LOL! Is this a real post? I've known my friends for a pretty long time. I think it could pretty much be left unsaid.
edit: er, I'm tired. I'm about 90% sure that was just a great troll post.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
You know, it is possible to say "I love you, man." in a way that couldn't possibly be seen as an advance except by the most clueless of the socially inept.
I know. I've done this many a time.
ProfessorLobo
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If a male friend gave me a box of heart shaped chocolates I would question their intentions.
Wolves Evolve
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Bish, I teach game design as well. The prevalence of anti-gay ideas and sentiment is always wrapped up in a jokey "yeah but I don't really mean it" way, often just sort of disregarded by other students.
I always turn on it too, as hard as possible. I say look yeah, I get it, you don't mean harm, but this is the ONE TIME in your life that its likely you're to be held to a higher standard.
Games student culture is weird and complex. Often very accepting, but the politics are CRAZY.
I always turn on it too, as hard as possible. I say look yeah, I get it, you don't mean harm, but this is the ONE TIME in your life that its likely you're to be held to a higher standard.
Games student culture is weird and complex. Often very accepting, but the politics are CRAZY.
Arsenic Yellow
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I'm surprised so many people here are defending the term. People don't seem to understand the ramifications of idiotic phrases like this. It's like saying something "is gay". Your using gay and homosexual in a negative way...plus it's completely unprofessional.
Any ways, glad you said something to them. How big is the class? It's really depressing that no one else said something to him.
Any ways, glad you said something to them. How big is the class? It's really depressing that no one else said something to him.
I understand where the issue comes from, but I don't know if I'd handle the situation by singling out the kid. It's certainly a good topic to bring up professionalism in the industry though.
I used to say (that's so gay) and other things of the ilk. I can see why certain people would think its messed up to say (which is why I don't say it anymore), but when I did say it wasn't a jab at gay people although it could be seen as such. I always felt it was just politically incorrect humor, similar to jokes about race and gender. It has no place in the professional world, but if your friends are understanding, it's just extra vernacular to get a point across.
I used to say (that's so gay) and other things of the ilk. I can see why certain people would think its messed up to say (which is why I don't say it anymore), but when I did say it wasn't a jab at gay people although it could be seen as such. I always felt it was just politically incorrect humor, similar to jokes about race and gender. It has no place in the professional world, but if your friends are understanding, it's just extra vernacular to get a point across.
ProfessorLobo
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If the box said "I'm not a homosexual" would that be less offensive?
Ravensmash
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Why does it have to be a negative usage? Why not just an immature jokey clarification?
Winterfang
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How is that even close? the guy you mention was a pig, the guy in the topic was just trying to make a nice valentine gesture and was at the most ignorant/misguided.
That's how I take it as. My group of friends and I use it jokingly and none of us are even the slightest bit homophobic.
what the hell......who thought it would appropriate to hand these chocolates
out before class started.
I don't know what's more annoying - the fact that he thought it would be okay to hand this shit out in class, or that nobody else said anything until I got a look at it and went ballistic. Turning it into a teachable moment was the only way I could salvage the class, and by rights I should probably be more jaded at casual bigotry, but still - come the fuck on.
What do you teach?
meltingparappa
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Bish is a dispenser of justice on gaf and anywhere else he's needed.
Fucking moron absolutely deserved what he got coming.
Fucking moron absolutely deserved what he got coming.
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