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Yeah, I'm going to be an elitist dick here an say if that if you're not smart enough to educate your self the STFU . (not aimed at you I'm just sayin)
Also on the hypothetical Swahili thing.
If you were Swahili and that was actually the word for friend. Then I wouldn't take offence to that. I might have to question you as to which side of your face you like least, but if you're able to explain it, I'm not one to carry on like a fool.
Ignorance is a curse IMO.
Faggot is actually an old word (yes, in english) and means "a bundle of sticks"... that said... I am gay... and I don't like public displays of affection by anyone, but why is it that "breeders" are allowed to go a lot further with their displays than "gays" are???
How about taking it a step further??? How many guys are absolutely horrified by "gay sex" but still rave on about anal, as long as it's with a chick???
No its not, Why should I accept that people get offended by things they don't understand?
That to me is just straight up dumb.
You don't have to understand the origins. But you should at least understand what the words you're using mean. Instead of changing the meaning to suit yourself. I know Languages evolve, but over the last few decades the English language has been arse raped.