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AVGresponding:

--- Quote from: james_s on July 12, 2023, 06:30:38 pm ---
--- Quote from: AVGresponding on July 12, 2023, 06:11:03 pm ---The fact that you describe genitals as "naughty bits" speaks volumes.

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It's a term that I heard somewhere and thought it sounded funny, what exactly are you reading into those volumes that it speaks? It seems you've formed a complete picture of me based on a word I used in attempt to mix in a little humor and to be polite in mixed company. I'd encourage you to try to be a tad less prejudiced and not jump to conclusions.

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Calling genitals "naughty bits" is one of the tools by which people are taught to be ashamed of nudity, it has nothing to do with being polite, and the only humour attached to it is that of a sniggering schoolboy talking about something he isn't supposed to. I need not jump to any conclusions; you already admitted in the same post that you "prefer not to be nude around anyone that is not a romantic partner", clear evidence of the societal conditioning I was alluding to. I am not blaming or criticising you personally, but making an observation regarding the social norms programmed into you.

Using the correct terminology is not impolite, in any company; it provides clarity.
Ed.Kloonk:
Arguing about nudity, you're all yelling at the wrong cloud.

These legislation changes are intended to reflect and also be considerate of the inevitable evolving socio-culture of the UK. That means the focus is on modesty, not nudity.
AVGresponding:

--- Quote from: Ed.Kloonk on July 13, 2023, 09:01:58 am ---Arguing about nudity, you're all yelling at the wrong cloud.

These legislation changes are intended to reflect and also be considerate of the inevitable evolving socio-culture of the UK. That means the focus is on modesty, not nudity.

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As a UK resident of more than 50 years, I can tell you there is no focus on modesty these days.

Censorship is never about modesty, or nudity, it's about mind control.
james_s:

--- Quote from: AVGresponding on July 13, 2023, 08:43:02 am ---Calling genitals "naughty bits" is one of the tools by which people are taught to be ashamed of nudity, it has nothing to do with being polite, and the only humour attached to it is that of a sniggering schoolboy talking about something he isn't supposed to. I need not jump to any conclusions; you already admitted in the same post that you "prefer not to be nude around anyone that is not a romantic partner", clear evidence of the societal conditioning I was alluding to. I am not blaming or criticising you personally, but making an observation regarding the social norms programmed into you.

Using the correct terminology is not impolite, in any company; it provides clarity.

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Maybe English is not your first language? The term "naughty bits" is common slang, don't read too much into it, people use slang all the time, you knew exactly what I was referring to didn't you? So what more clarity is needed? I don't think it's unusual to prefer not to be nude around random people, it doesn't mean shame, many people simply prefer a bit of modesty, there are just some things I prefer to save for certain people rather than just any old person that comes along. As far as social norms, sure, everyone has social norms, that's part of what defines culture, which is part of what defines society.
Zero999:
I've noticed a recent trend of people reading too much in to one's choice of words, rather than their context. I find it infuriating, that just because a word can be used as a slur, it's seen as bad, even when it's not used in the pejorative.  :palm:

Anyway, back on topic. Wikipedia does have a bias, but that doesn't mean it should be illegal. Other sources have biases i.e. GBNews and the Guardian, but that doesn't mean they should be banned.

This law is nothing to do with child protection. It's supposed to help to shield everyone from hate and misinformation, which is just an excuse to gain consent. People will agree to all sorts of evil things, if they've been persuaded it's for the common good: i.e. saving lives and protecting children. Ronald Reagan was right: "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help."
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