Comment Re:Being a software pirate is just as EVIL as... (Score 1) 488
...being FEMALE!
Or at least, that seems to be the gist of Jeff Minter's anti-piracy argument.
Dear, oh dear. If I may clarify, in Britain the word 'cunt' is used pejoratively against persons of all genders by both males and females equally. It does not imply any prejudice against female anatomy any more than the pejorative usage of the word 'fucking' implies a dislike of copulation.
If I may further clarify on a wider point, many people seem to have mistaken Mr Minter's article for a solemn missive or angry rant. Those who've taken the time to read more of WotR, and perhaps even browsed through some back issues, might realise that the columnists write in a spirit of fun and gentle teasing. Mr Minter and 'Cubit' are in reality good friends who agreed to write mutually polarised articles for the purpose of stimulating debate. Both articles were written to stimulate thought and neither were entirely serious. Just read what else is on the pages, for Goddess's sake! :-)
H.
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"Climb into the Chao with a friend or two
And follow the Way it carries you,
Adrift like a Lunatic Lifeboat Crew
Over the Waves in whatever you do."
["The Honest Book of Truth"; The Book of Advice, 1:3]
Or at least, that seems to be the gist of Jeff Minter's anti-piracy argument.
Dear, oh dear. If I may clarify, in Britain the word 'cunt' is used pejoratively against persons of all genders by both males and females equally. It does not imply any prejudice against female anatomy any more than the pejorative usage of the word 'fucking' implies a dislike of copulation.
If I may further clarify on a wider point, many people seem to have mistaken Mr Minter's article for a solemn missive or angry rant. Those who've taken the time to read more of WotR, and perhaps even browsed through some back issues, might realise that the columnists write in a spirit of fun and gentle teasing. Mr Minter and 'Cubit' are in reality good friends who agreed to write mutually polarised articles for the purpose of stimulating debate. Both articles were written to stimulate thought and neither were entirely serious. Just read what else is on the pages, for Goddess's sake!
H.
--
"Climb into the Chao with a friend or two
And follow the Way it carries you,
Adrift like a Lunatic Lifeboat Crew
Over the Waves in whatever you do."
["The Honest Book of Truth"; The Book of Advice, 1:3]
