So this is legitimately interesting. I know that word has a very strong negative connotation in some parts of the world (US), but other parts of the world don't really seem to treat it as more than just another four letter word. I'm not commenting either way on my own feelings regarding the word, just being fascinated at (very small) culture clashes online.

I don't mind profanity at all per se, but the tacit misogyny of that one does bum me out. I'm from the US, if it matters.

Yeah, using a crude name for a specific gender's genitalia as a pejorative is a bit of a dick move.

Unless it's "dick" or a close equivalent, which no one minds in the same way. I wonder why that is.

There is a profound difference between a powerful contingency using the genitalia of a less represented one as a curse and vice versa.

In the states, it's been used much like the N word; but towards women. It goes beyond cursing which I, frankly, don't give a crap about.

There is no misogyny behind it because there is an equivalent word for men which also carries a negative connotation.

My apologies for that. It was just a one off line but now the thread is discussing how/if the guy deserves the title and I appreciate it seems a little verbose.

Sorry for any offence caused.

Thank you for your considerate reply.

No we can't. This is the part where I politely call you a douchebag to prove a point. :)

There is a misogynistic quality to that particular word that connotations a disdain for women. I realize that it is utterly unintended on the part of GP but that should not prevent me from kindly asking for its disuse.

There's a point at which this ends right?

Like I completely agree with where you're coming from, but adhering to your particular worldview, what words can I use?

Does jerk eventually become a taboo term as well?

I realize this is contrived but I think it is a relevant question to ask.

Where does this societal need for political correctness fall apart?

Why do I have to go around trying to not be crass at every single turning point? If I'm always trying to be completely inoffensive how can I possibly hope to make meaningful statements when so many of those statements are reliant on offensive ideas??!?!

I want to be a good person m8. I'd also like to be genuine.

What if I'm genuinely offensive? Seek to make changes in my nature I guess?

No, it does not ever end, that's the whole point.

If words to blacklist or be offended by ran out, new ones would need to be invented to keep the fervor alive. There is now a large culture built on being offended all the time.

I guess in answering your excellent question I can only think to ask another question: Do you use the N word?

Douching is medically harmful. A tool used to harm someone makes a perfectly fine insult. A part of the female anatomy, less so.

Are you fine with calling rude people dicks though?

Not really. It is similarly foolish.