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Maybe so. But is it just about whether the individual is offended or not? I know you are not being racist, and don't have a problem
with the example you are using, but at the same time you anticipate that the term "black bastard" is likely to offend some people as it is so taboo. Little doubt that you are right about that.
However, do we want to return to the days when people could spout any racist shite they like? Because that seems to be the line some people on here are going down when they it's just a case of developing a thicker skin.
Yes, some people have always chanted offensive stuff at the football and probably always will. But that doesn't mean they should never expect to be challenged about some of the obscenities and insults they shout. If they do, that's laughable in my opinion. Maybe they are the ones who need to develop thicker skins.
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I was just letting people know Deano's opinion of the matter.
FWIW, I think it's a pretty horrible thing to say to someone but I've shouted equally horrible things at opposing players. I'm not saying that it's okay to do this, but if you feel that you can gain an advantage over an opposing player by "getting in their head" either with personal attacks (as we've seen towards many players at ER this season, most noticably Gary Caldwell - tho that fud deserves everything he gets!) or constant booing whenever they touch the ball, I think it's understandable.
So, to summarise, coz I think I've contridicted myself a few times, I think it's wrong! As is racism, sexism, sectarianism, and being a naughty boy. Phew.