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Define "politically correct".
3 or 4 maybe? Though I tend to consider it basic politeness rather than political correctness.
Define "politically correct".
walking on eggshells to not hurt people's feelings? :shrug:
Oh... then I am a 1 or 2 lol.
Unless this person is my wife... then sometimes a 3.
walking on eggshells to not hurt people's feelings? :shrug:
In that case, I'm about a 3. ...................
Politically correct speech and thought provide us with the predigested morality of self-appointed ideologues, the profane consensus of mediocre minds, in lieu of our own common sense and the collective wisdom of the ages.In that case, I'm about a 3. But I'm wondering if that's a definition the OP would use.
Politically correct speech and thought provide us with the predigested morality of self-appointed ideologues, the profane consensus of mediocre minds, in lieu of our own common sense and the collective wisdom of the ages.
By this definition you have admit to being a ten. The bit about the profane consensus of mediocre minds should leave no doubt. I do understand the reluctance of many to register low on the scale, and perhaps relative to a society in which so many worship at the alter of political correctness they may even view themselves as practically rebellious. Interestingly, its tenants are found in the Frankfurt School as a form of cultural Marxism in the failure of the left in the West.
The Frankfurt School & Cultural Marxism - 1 of 3 - YouTube
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being all the way, how PC are you?
Certainly not everyone is PC, but it is cowardly in the extreme to deny the truth. Looking at the polling results you would think that there were knee-jerk PC posters here.We already know that you tend to use the fake argument that everyone is PC because you cannot actually debate topics. Therefore, your explanation above is irrelevant.
Certainly not everyone is PC, but it is cowardly in the extreme to deny the truth. Looking at the polling results you would think that there were knee-jerk PC posters here.
You asked for a definition and I gave you one. If that does not sit well with you, give me another definition or ignore it. What exactly is your problem related to the post?
Several others have given definitions as well, so I presume they were more to your liking. I have made assumptions, as we all do. Is it my agreement with the statement that political correctness is the profane product of mediocre minds that you find offensive? If so isn't that carrying PC to an extreme level given the definition of mediocre? Finally, if so, do you think a political debate forum is appropriate place to be that thin-skinned? BTW, I always try to be helpful:Firstly, I asked the OP for the definition... that is the post that you responded to. Secondly, you made an inaccurate assumption. Read your post and see if you can find it. Thirdly, you made an inaccurate assumption in the post above. Let's see if you can find that, too. All in all, your post were pretty much failures. My problem is that you made assumptions based on nothing.
As far as I can see, those most vehemently claiming to be anti-PC are often merely nostalgic for a time when being gratuitously offensive had few consequences. Those who are naturally polite, well brought-up, or instinctively open-minded rarely need to even think about whether something they say is PC or not.
PC to me is like a RL version of DP's DBAJ rule.
Several others have given definitions as well, so I presume they were more to your liking. I have made assumptions, as we all do. Is it my agreement with the statement that political correctness is the profane product of mediocre minds that you find offensive? If so isn't that carrying PC to an extreme level given the definition of mediocre? Finally, if so, do you think a political debate forum is appropriate place to be that thin-skinned? BTW, I always try to be helpful:
Mediocre | Define Mediocre at Dictionary.com
I thought I was bad for struggling between 3 and 4, the I see the other results and I wonder what I am doing wrong.
I would say... Refusing to discuss the hard issues by pretending the elephant in the room isn't there.walking on eggshells to not hurt people's feelings? :shrug:Define "politically correct".
Is calling other people politically correct insulting, especially when they agree they are so? You yourself said that you were a three by a given definition. I provided another and suggested by that definition it would be significantly higher. I have a difficult time believing that assuming someone is PC based on their own admissions as well as other input into a thread such as this could be offensive to anyone.1) I have not seen any definition that defines PC in the context of this thread, appropriately.
2) I have no issue with you assuming what PC means. I do have issue with you assigning that to other members of the forum. These are assumptions that have no basis in reality and are personal attacks. Having issue with that is not PC.
3) You are not being helpful... at least not to your cause.
You seem polite and definitely not a jerk in your postings. I can't think what you've got to worry about. Everyone makes mistakes. I often let my mouth run faster than my brain and end up putting my foot in it. It's mortifying but, if you're known not to be a jerk, people are quite forgiving in my experience.
I would say... Refusing to discuss the hard issues by pretending the elephant in the room isn't there.
ETA: I would also say that there is a difference between politeness and political correctness. The two are not necessarily the same thing.