I detect somewhat of a condescending tone in this particular writing of yours, especially the use of certain, choice words ("cunt" comes to mind, here).
That having been transferred from grey to white, I'm not opposed to having some of the aggressive behaviors, passive or not, between the top community members fleshed out and hopefully, ultimately squashed, as I fully share in your sentiment that it's unhealthy for the Steemit community as a whole.
Cunt is a much more offensive word in some countries while in others it's a frequent part of conversation.
I didn't feel @son-of-satire was being condescending, but that he was pleading from the heart for someone to make a conciliatory move. In NZ, cunt would usually mean that someone is being more unpleasant or aggressive than is necessary.
Thanks, I was debating editing the text but, this allowed me to be lazy.
I think if I had used my voice there would be no one perceiving it as condescending, but a lot can be lost in translation without tone of voice.
Yes, that's very much the drawback in written communication.
There is no condescending tone--at least not an implied one. That is simply how I talk. Though now I worry that my message shall be perceived in a manner other than it was intended.
I'm glad you agree.
I agree, in America, you very rarely hear anyone say Cunt. It is not part of our everyday conversation at all, and is used generally only in very vulgar movies. But I do notice it used a lot more with a couple of my british friends.
Well, I never use the word in terms of a vagina, unless I'm intentionally trying to be vulgar.
I feel it is perhaps the anatomical connotation that leads Americans to find it distasteful, but in the UK, I'd say 9/10 times the word is used it is not in reference to a body part, but merely a person.
What would "cunt" mean if it didn't mean "pussy"/"vagina" in the same derogatory sense as "dick" or a"asshole" are used? Just curious...
I'm not sure I understand the question..