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We do not directly perceive reality. Everything we know is filtered through our incomplete senses and is colored by our genetics and upbringing. The comment D Boelzner was referring to is:Quote:Appearances being reality, "terms that appear offensive but aren't" is a paradox.
The quoted line might better have been originally stated as "terms that appear offensive but aren't intended to be".
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted offensive words D Boelzner 05/13/13 08:56 PM Re: offensive words BranShea 05/14/13 03:54 PM Re: offensive words tsuwm 05/14/13 09:31 PM Re: offensive words Faldage 05/15/13 10:43 AM Re: offensive words jenny jenny 05/15/13 02:55 PM Re: offensive words Buffalo Shrdlu 05/17/13 01:36 PM Re: offensive words Buffalo Shrdlu 05/16/13 10:53 AM Re: offensive words Faldage 05/17/13 12:08 AM Re: offensive words jenny jenny 05/17/13 12:57 PM
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