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Subject: Why is this word so commonly used.
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r a p e. The fact that bungie edits this word should be a message in itself. If you can't use it on the forum, you shouldn't use it in MM. It is too often used and shows the immaturity of this community as a whole. I am disgusted by this and wish that it was grounds for permanent banning, if not legal persecution. The kids on XBL need to know that the use of that word is a form of -blam!- harassment and in school, work, etc, would be ground for immediate removal or expulsion.

Where are the parents?

  • 07.27.2007 12:08 PM PDT
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It's just slang. It's nothing personal. At least, for me it isn't.

  • 07.27.2007 12:11 PM PDT
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It's use as slang is inappropriate. You sir are part of the problem. Would you say " Get r a p e d" it in front of your parents or at school? No? Then you shouldn't say it to total strangers online!

  • 07.27.2007 12:14 PM PDT
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I say -blam!- a lot with my parents present. They don't mind. It's just a word. What determines whether it is bad or not is by the attitude of the person saying it.

Edit: And by the way, I have said -blam!- at school before and nobody cares. I go to a very strict Christian school too.

[Edited on 07.27.2007 12:29 PM PDT]

  • 07.27.2007 12:19 PM PDT
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I say it whereever. It's not like I'm saying it to insult the person, and on top of that, I rarely use it.

  • 07.27.2007 12:26 PM PDT

Why the hell are you looking at this? Get out.

And no group invites, you jerk. I'm not interested.

Don't be offended by words. Now, you should be annoyed at it because it's one of the retarded, overused attempts at smack talk.

  • 07.27.2007 12:28 PM PDT
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YOU are all part of the problem. I am not taking this personally. The use of a word that offends someone or could offend them is wrong. Just because you have no morals or your parents are worthless individuals does not make it right.

  • 07.27.2007 12:38 PM PDT

Why the hell are you looking at this? Get out.

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Posted by: KING GHUTA
YOU are all part of the problem. I am not taking this personally. The use of a word that offends someone or could offend them is wrong. Just because you have no morals or your parents are worthless individuals does not make it right.
Sweet. This is practically the same guy as the one who made a "I'm sad because everyone talks about AIDS like it's a joke" thread.

Communities tend to repeat a small vocabulary.

  • 07.27.2007 12:41 PM PDT

Posted by: KING GHUTA
It's use as slang is inappropriate. You sir are part of the problem. Would you say " Get r a p e d" it in front of your parents or at school? No? Then you shouldn't say it to total strangers online!


I use the word -blam!- in front of my parents and at school they dont say anything because they know i dont actually mean im going to -blam!- someone

  • 07.27.2007 12:44 PM PDT
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Posted by: KING GHUTA
YOU are all part of the problem.
That's the thing. There is no problem.

  • 07.27.2007 12:46 PM PDT
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Foolish nothing, you dare challenge me?

I personally never use that word, Ghuta. I understand that it may be offensive; however, it is unlikely that people will stop using it until they find a new word. Also, stooping to the level of insulting other posters and their parents just because they have a different opinion, is offensive as well.

  • 07.27.2007 12:47 PM PDT
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no nearly as offensive as the thought of raping someone. You guys keep on using the word, I guess I couldn't change the sentiments of teenagers anyway.

  • 07.27.2007 12:51 PM PDT
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Any word could be viewed as offensive by somebody. Does that mean we should all just stop talking?

That's basically what you said a few posts above GHUTA

  • 07.27.2007 12:52 PM PDT

Why the hell are you looking at this? Get out.

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Posted by: KING GHUTA
no nearly as offensive as the thought of raping someone. You guys keep on using the word, I guess I couldn't change the sentiments of teenagers anyway.
That's right... ya old coot! :P

Quit whining.

  • 07.27.2007 12:55 PM PDT
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Posted by: KING GHUTA
YOU are all part of the problem. I am not taking this personally. The use of a word that offends someone or could offend them is wrong. Just because you have no morals or your parents are worthless individuals does not make it right.


So anyone who uses it automatically has no morals? And/or has worthless individuals as parents? Ghuta, you might want to think about what you post on here yourself. Making a direct attack on the posters in this thread isn't going to help your point, not that it was a valid one in the first place. I use it on occasion with my friends, and don't see any need to use it with strangers, but if they do, so what? If it offends you, mute them.

  • 07.27.2007 12:56 PM PDT
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Foolish nothing, you dare challenge me?

I understand the thought of raping someone is offensive, but when trying to get people on your side about an issue, saying they have no morals and their parents are worthless individuals doesn't help. Unfortunately, with so many people playing and more than likely using the word, it would be nearly impossible to stop them unless they find a new slang word.

  • 07.27.2007 12:58 PM PDT

Why the hell are you looking at this? Get out.

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Posted by: Jyro23
I understand the thought of raping someone is offensive, but when trying to get people on your side about an issue, saying they have no morals and their parents are worthless individuals doesn't help. Unfortunately, with so many people playing and more than likely using the word, it would be nearly impossible to stop them unless they find a new slang word.
"Bad Kid", "Garbage", "Noob."

  • 07.27.2007 1:01 PM PDT
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Why are you spamming both Optimatch and Halo 2 with this?

  • 07.27.2007 1:01 PM PDT

you are complaining about that word being used?

All i can say is "Welcome to the world of online gaming. Get over it and get used to it"

  • 07.27.2007 1:07 PM PDT
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By the way, I just want to throw it out there that this is a rated M game. Of course your going to hear language and things you consider "inappropriate", especially with Xbox Live added on top of that M rating.

  • 07.27.2007 1:08 PM PDT
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The point of contention seems to be context. Those that use the term r a p e during gameplay are technically using it in the same context as what the word portends, a physical violation in which the victim has no power to prevent it. This use of the word is more than offensive, particularly for those who have known people who have been victims of it in reality. To throw around a term which is the definition of possibly the worst form of human victimization is callous and the user undeserving of respect.

However, the use of the word retarded doesn't seem to bother any of you, nor does it bother me and I have an autistic son with mental retardation. If someone were to walk up to me or my wife and son and call him retarded or a retard I would most likely kill them. If however someone uses the word as a slang meaning someone who is mentally deficient targeted towards someone who has no mental deficiency, then for some reason it doesn't bother me. The "normal' person should be able to defend themselves whereas my son cannot. Calling me retarded because I do something stupid is not offensive. Calling my son retarded because you want to victimize a child who can't retaliate is morally corrupt.

  • 07.27.2007 1:19 PM PDT
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Foolish nothing, you dare challenge me?

Very well said, C Moth!

  • 07.27.2007 2:01 PM PDT

This unit may wreck, or explode at any moment.

Just use it against them, Most times, if you say (you -blam!- guys?) they will shut up for the rest of the game. Questioning some kids -blam!-ity, makes them think a little.

  • 07.27.2007 2:12 PM PDT

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Worst idea ever...http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=8664824

I don't say -blam!-. I say involuntary sperm recipient. It's easier on the ears.

  • 07.27.2007 2:15 PM PDT

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