ihavenopantson wrote:that is just my theory on why I assumed you were female, not that you sign an abbreviation, but because 'wintermute' isnt a very manly kind of a handle to use.
It's just a theory, I hope you dont get bent out of shape over it.
And earlier...
ihavenopantson wrote:saying "mute" at the end of every message is a very feminine thing to do, thats probably why people assume you are female, I sure did also
So which is it? Because I say "mute" at the end of every message, or because I go by "Wintermute?" I'm not bent out of shape or anything, but you just contradicted yourself.... Search for other threads on where the handle comes from. (cyberpunk is feminine now... but if you want further background, do a google for "wintermute crusades knight" for where Gibson may have gotten his inspiration)
ihavenopantson wrote:whereas a black person IS a black person.
Not to someone who is colorblind... But you're right, it might not have been the best argument. But I still claim that it's still a valid point, because you claim to not have insulted anyone...
ihavenopantson wrote:So you dont know who Im talking about when I say brown-nosers, so I havent really insulted anyone.
You've insulted me. I'm sure others feel insulted by your comments as well...
ihavenopantson wrote:I already gave examples of such behaviour earlier in this thread.
the worst case of it was in the revelation 2 thread.
I have yet to see anything condescending regarding going to a drop. Discouraging? Maybe. Condescending? Nope... Unless it's towards someone accusing Cu of something.
'mute (because it looks more like magenta with the intensity bit set than violet, which is an ANSI color. Therefore, it's geeky fun)