So some of our leaders are allowed to call those opposite

[freakiness]

A **bleep** these days. 

The speaker chose not to evict him, just asked him to use correct titles in future.

[*elizabeths-mum*]

Haha, I have. It's often not appreciated. Some people ask why though because I'm not known for swearing.

[imastawka]

I'm not known for having a 'delicate' mouth but I wouldn't use it.

You're game

[*elizabeths-mum*]

I use it appropriately. I wouldn't call someone a vulva so I wouldn't use in the same context.

[*elizabeths-mum*]

Are you over 50 imastawka? Some parts of ageing are miserable but greater freedoms from social mores are wonderful. 😄

[freakiness]

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@*elizabeths-mum* wrote:
I think it offensive that that word is one of our most offensive words. Chaucer could use it appropriately, why can't we?

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We can if we choose. I don't think using it as a derogatory term against other people is appropriate. 

[freakiness]

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@imastawka wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

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@imastawka wrote:

That is certainly disgusting.  Can you name the perpetrator?

I, for one, would like to know who said it

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How many guesses? Starts with Chrissy

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 Not good at guessing games. 'Specially pollies.  So.....Nup,  dunno

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Prissy Chrissypine told Shorten or Burke he was a "the word that got bleeped out even though I used asterisk"

[*elizabeths-mum*]

That is my issue with the way we use it, freaki. Why should it be not only a derogatory word, but our most offensive? If you look at the words describing male genitals which are used as insults, they don't have nearly the same power to shock and some are even used affectionately.
I think it's worse when a woman says it as an insult but I'll get off my soapbox. 🙂

[imastawka]

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@*elizabeths-mum* wrote:
Are you over 50 imastawka? Some parts of ageing are miserable but greater freedoms from social mores are wonderful. 😄

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Well and truly over 50. And yes, the freedom to say and do as you please
is great.  But the word is not one I would use

[*elizabeths-mum*]

They were slow to bleep that! It was there is all it's asterisked glory when I opened the thread. 🙂

[donnashuggy]

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@freakiness wrote:

A **bleep** these days. 

The speaker chose not to evict him, just asked him to use correct titles in future.

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What's wrong with bleep? Sorry I missed it