In Reply to: Oh, I think that the repeated phrase "OCD fanboy" is denigrating. posted by viridian on December 2, 2020 at 12:50:48:
I believe I said it once and I did not name any names. It is also much more specific so it makes my position more clear. If anyone actually took offense to it then maybe it hit too close to home. Sometimes nothing is more offensive than criticism that is spot on. By the way, OCD is an actual diagnosable mental condition. I have a very close friend who has dealt with it for years. He is not ashamed of it and is quite open about the condition and it's manifestations. It's not a derogatory term. Fanboy? Seriously? I often refer to myself as a fanboy of numerous interests. Should I be offended by me? The only "derogatory" term I used was "idiots." Again, it's an observation. Should I have been more verbose and less politically incorrect and refered to them as "mentally challenged" or "persons of bellow average intelligence"? Are you genuinely concerned that I may have hurt the feelings of members of the Steve Hoffman Forums by not using more sensitive terminology?
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- RE: Oh, I think that the repeated phrase "OCD fanboy" is denigrating. - Analog Scott 13:23:10 12/02/20 (11)
- And mental retardation is a medical condition as well, OK to call people "retards" as well then. Nt. - viridian 13:41:31 12/02/20 (10)
- You might want to work on your logic - Analog Scott 14:19:16 12/02/20 (9)
- Valid point, you would refer to those you don't agree with as "mentally retarded". nt - viridian 16:17:39 12/02/20 (8)
- what the hell is wrong with you? - Analog Scott 18:38:30 12/02/20 (7)
- Oh, then it was I who called those that disagree with me "idiots". - viridian 10:54:01 12/03/20 (6)
- apparently I struck a nerve - Analog Scott 17:55:30 12/03/20 (5)
- Of course, everyone is an idiot except Anal og Scott. nt - viridian 14:36:42 12/04/20 (4)
- Of course? If that is the answer to my question then - Analog Scott 15:41:21 12/04/20 (0)
- RE: Of course, everyone is an idiot except Anal og Scott. nt - rivervalley817 15:24:45 12/04/20 (2)
- That's easy - Analog Scott 15:43:37 12/04/20 (0)
- Point taken, River. I'm done. nt - viridian 15:32:06 12/04/20 (0)