Foo - So just how offputting is my nick?

Just a curiosity. Wondering if I'm offending people in the shadows.

you probably are...

i give you props, though.

now if it involved a coat hanger, that would be crossing the line I've arbitrarily drawn

Meh.

abortions arent funny. im pro-choice, and i find no humor in abortions.....i actually get sad every time i see a post from you because i have to look at your extremely offensive name.....and really, coming from a girl who chose bikingMILF as her uber-politically correct user name, i hope you can see im no prude, and i dont get offended easily. just goes back to the fact that abortions really arent funny. i was pretty shocked that the board peeps let you sign up with that name, actually.

/ rant

To be honest, when I first saw your name on a post, I figured you'd be a troll of some variety. Since that has turned out to not be the case, I don't mind. It is a really over-the-top name, of course, but it doesn't bother me much.

not a name I would choose, but I know that my posts rub many people the wrong way. We all gotta live together. Not gonna get worked up over a name. Now when it comes to zombies, or beef jerky, if we don't see eye to eye, it could get ugly.

It's pretty troll-ish.
But I say that only cause you asked- you gotta be you.

I'm with MILF, I have a pretty broad base of what I find acceptable places to go (BTW MILF's is outrageously unique, kudos) I was a bit put off with yours at first, figuring on the troll aspect as well. It hasn't shown, that's cool. But to see you post is like nails on a chalkboard. But I figured to each they're own, live and let live and all that. But you asked and I'm tellin'.

You could always ask Brian to change it for you...

Why would I ask Brian to change punches uesrname?

I was wondering what was behind it but you seem pretty cool.

Why would I ask Brian to change punches uesrname?

Because he's "delegating". :rolleyes:

Why would I ask Brian to change punches uesrname?

Not you, silly. :p

Because he's "delegating". :rolleyes:

Who is delegating... punch or dad?

Not you, silly. :p

Oh... nevermind :o

Just a curiosity. Wondering if I'm offending people in the shadows.
Not really, but I'm curious as to the meaning behind the name you chose.

It's pretty troll-ish.
But I say that only cause you asked- you gotta be you.

It's pretty ghoulish, but in a fun way

Not really, but I'm curious as to the meaning behind the name you chose.

I'm with Donna. Doesn't really bother me. Just seems like a weird name to choose. Shock factor?

Who is delegating... punch or dad?

dad.

now my all time favorite user name on BF is the person who came up with BananaTugger.....LMFAO! now THAT'S my kind of offensive :D

Perhaps we need a "Most Offensive Nick Possible?" thread. I would say that it would go downhill fast, but if it starts off at the bottom of the hill, where's it going to go? :p

I'm pretty hard to offend, and I definitely don't bow to the altar of political correctness, but... I do think the name is in poor taste. It's a pretty violent image, and seems to make light of ending a life. (Note - I'm not trying to turn this in to a P & R debate, that's just my opinion.) The first time I saw the name, I checked the profile to see how many posts you had made. I was wondering if you were some newbie troll, soon to be banned.

Having said all that, I'm not the type to push my ideals and ideas on other people. I wouldn't have volunteered those ideas without being asked, and I do respect freedom of speech even when I don't agree with what's being said.

Story behind using this handle is that the one I normally use was taken, so I had to choose another. Abortionpunch is a nickname I picked up playing an online game a while back for punching people rather than using weapons. Further developed by postulating how abortions were performed back in the day. It's completely unrelated to my views on anything, though it does make me smile at how ridiculous it is.

Oh okay. I feel better now.

Psst! okay everyone...he's really not a weirdo....

For me,it's not the use of the term "abortion" as much as the total image conjured up by your nic. I'm having a hard time getting past the violence, especially violence-directed-at-women, thing. So yeah, I find the nic pretty offensive. Sorry if this seems awfully PC, but there are a couple of lines I don't think people should cross. This is one of them. I'm with MILF and Stacey on this- I don't much favor fingernails on chalkboards.

Well there you go, A.P. I think you've got an accurate range of opinions here. It's your choice, but if you ever do decide to change your user name, just give Brian a PM.

Thanks for the input. Rather even. I'm glad some of you think I'm pro. I won't be changing my user name as I don't feel it's my need to accommodate other peoples sensitivities and desire for insulation from things that may be deemed offensive.

Again, much thanks. Just wanted to clear it up some.

I won't be changing my user name as I don't feel it's my need to accommodate other peoples sensitivities and desire for insulation from things that may be deemed offensive.



Totally respectable. Where were you in the 'how fake' thread? :p

I posted. But I wasn't around for the beginning and didn't feel like catching up. Put my thoughts there and left.

Story behind using this handle is that the one I normally use was taken, so I had to choose another.



Incorrect. Your usual handle, TinyWeenie, is still available. Try again.

I personally hate your nick....cuz it is designed to illicit a reaction...get a real hobby.

Psst! okay everyone...he's really not a weirdo....
Then what the hell is he doing in foo?

(Oh, and on the name itself...I don't like it. But if I were to list all the things in the world that need fixing, "some guy on bikeforums with a name I don't like" doesn't rank all that high.)

That's what I'm getting at. The nick isn't me. Like I said, sorry if it offends but try to get past it. It's a joke with myself on a lot of levels and I do enjoy it. If you'd like a more thorough explanation, feel free to pm but as far as I see it, being offended is a choice.

I was going to be called horserape before I decided on Mezza.

I'm glad now.

;)

It makes you seem extremely immature in my eyes.

That's what I'm getting at. The nick isn't me. Like I said, sorry if it offends but try to get past it. It's a joke with myself on a lot of levels and I do enjoy it. If you'd like a more thorough explanation, feel free to pm but as far as I see it, being offended is a choice.
Wait a second...you ask what people think of the name, and when they tell you, you say they should "get past it" because "being offended is a choice"?

If you're not going to respect an honest answer, then don't ask the question.

I feel he has respected our answers, but he hasn't arbitrarily kowtowed to our whims... there IS a difference.

Being offended is a choice. We set personal guidelines as to what is acceptable and unacceptable to us, we create our ethic and moral codes, we decide what is right and wrong, we choose which laws we'll break and which ones we'll obey. Just like the member that pushes the "Report this post" button because someone has bosted a picture that shows too much tittie... It's all choices.

Now you have a choice, either deal with it or move on. Quite simple when you break it down. :)

For me,it's not the use of the term "abortion" as much as the total image conjured up by your nic. I'm having a hard time getting past the violence, especially violence-directed-at-women, thing. So yeah, I find the nic pretty offensive. Sorry if this seems awfully PC, but there are a couple of lines I don't think people should cross. This is one of them. I'm with MILF and Stacey on this- I don't much favor fingernails on chalkboards.

If his name was Testicle Kick or Man Killer would you be equally as offended? Or what if his name was Womanizer or something sexual like that? I think it just shows that you can't please all the people all the time so you gotta make yourself happy. It doesn't actually hurt anyone and I'm personally not offended. But then again, look at the name I picked. I'm one of those PC pansies out there too.

If his name was Testicle Kick

Awesome!

Abortionpunch, I don't mind your name. I find it actually kind of amusing. Not only is punch a verb describing a way to hit something, it's also a tasty drink.

But I think of fun things about offensive subjects all the time.

CYA sentence: while I don't find humor in the actual process of abortion, I do find humor in the way it's become such a huge issue in the US.

If his name was Testicle Kick or Man Killer would you be equally as offended?

<lookin' down at the boys...> Yes, indeed I would! ;) Actually, any kind of violence- whether it's directed at men, women, boys, girls, dogs, cats (especially dogs and cats...)- is not something to be celebrated. I think we've become desensitized to violence in general and it's time we start realizing that and taking proactive measures against its glorification. If it can start with small steps like picking non-violent nics, then great.

Personally, while I disagree with AP's decision, I respect it- it's his right to select any nic he wants, assuming the mods are OK with it. I'm just saddened by the fact that he thought it humorous, fully realizing its roots- that one can induce an abortion with punches to the belly. I mean- come on. That attitude betrays a certain indifference to an increasingly violent culture.

OK- end of the rant.


Or what if his name was Womanizer or something sexual like that?
Sex doesn't have to be violent. While "Womanizer" carries a number of potentially unpleasant connotations, it doesn't necessarily follow that a womanizer is an abuser. However a nic like "WomanBeater" would definitely cross the line and I would hope that the mods would catch that in the bud. Frankly, I don't see any difference between that nic and the OPs nic.


It doesn't actually hurt anyone
I disagree with ya, Lucky. Obviously, some peoples feelings or sensitivities were hurt by the nic, but more importantly, there's something deeper and more pernicious in the cavalier attitude that would lead someone to believe that a nic like this is funny or even just benign.


I'm one of those PC pansies out there too.
That's cool. But I don't really think this is a matter of "PC." If speaking out against violence can be reduced to an argument of PC vs. non-PC, then heaven help us.

I'm not offended personally but after reading the last few posts I'm starting to think about those women who have actually lost a fetus due to some kind of impact to their bodies.

Not only is punch a verb describing a way to hit something, it's also a tasty drink.:lol: I hadn't thought about it that way. Awful!

If ya'll only knew what Jsharr stands for, you would be like totally offended and all, and some and such as, since some US Americans do not have access to maps.

I'm not offended personally but after reading the last few posts I'm starting to think about those women who have actually lost a fetus due to some kind of impact to their bodies.

Some kind of impact often meaning being hit by their men.


OK, we get it, it's a joke! But a joke repeated every single time you post needs be a bit more subtle to stay tangy and not turn into a boring lesson in free speech rights.

Awesome!

Abortionpunch, I don't mind your name. I find it actually kind of amusing. Not only is punch a verb describing a way to hit something, it's also a tasty drink.

But I think of fun things about offensive subjects all the time.



So based on this, I find myself wondering how to make donkey punch.

I think there is a big doube standard. People are okay with violence in movies or on TV but not in a name. It all comes down to where we draw the line. Personally, I could really care less what his name is. As for abortions themselves, someone in my family had one and my family just didn't make it the crisis that others do. Do any of you realize that legalizing abortion in the 70's actually contributed to lower crime rates in the 90's? Unwanted children are more prone to becoming criminals. But I'm gonna stop now before this needs to be moved to P&R.

Not to drag this on interminably, I just wanted to mention something. In the interests of full disclosure, I'm a public health researcher specializing in injury, including interpersonal violence, so I guess this accounts for what must seem like an overly-sensitive or "PC" reaction to the OP's nic.

It's well-known that the risk of interpersonal violence perpetrated on women increases dramatically in pregnancy. Sometimes such violence ends very, very badly, with the death of the fetus, the mother, or both. Even when it doesn't, the outcome is never pleasant.

That's why I don't see this as a laughing matter. To me, this isn't about free speech or freedom of choice in selecting a nic or opting to have an abortion. It's about acting like a responsible person in spite of living in a society that sometimes seems hell-bent on self-destruction.

People are okay with violence in movies or on TV but not in a name.

You could be right, although that is rather horrifying, no? It's a message that people just don't seem to want to hear, but yes, folks, indeed violence on TV, in movies, in games, etc., etc. is in fact strongly associated with anti-social behavior that can have violent expressions. Hoo boy- this baby's gonna go to P&R hell now, for sure... :p

AP, I suggest you get your name changed to Kitten. Everyone would like that. Unless they work for the coalition for kitten protection. In which case you should change it to Lazer. Or Blazer.

No offense MTB. I respect your job. Just like I would be offended if anyone attacked a US Embassy anytime soon.