That is what “PC” is, forcing people to do things a certain way. — DingoJones
One of the points I made in the OP is that political correctness degrades people's character. They cannot tell their honest opinions, so they become insincere. — Ilya B Shambat
The only thing that politeness prevents, while maintaining honesty, is personal insults. And that's its point and purpose. Address the message, not the messenger, and politeness will get you wherever you want to go, with complete honesty, but without conflict. Politeness avoids conflict. — Pattern-chaser
“Politically correct” is exactly about controlling language, which words can be used and in what places. — DingoJones
Yet political correctness exists — ssu
For example Stephen Pinker argues that freedom of speech is important and universities and science shouldn't make censor findings that seem politically incorrect — ssu
Pinkers arguments do show that this isn't just an invention of the American right. — ssu
Is it acceptable to be intolerant of intolerance? — Pattern-chaser
I dont think your quite getting it. If the point at which you are on the issue is figuring out what “PC” means, you need to do more research. Take a look at the things that actually get done in the name of “PC”. It is in theory and in practice about some people forcing other people to talk in certain ways. Even if this is to enforce “polite” engagement, it is still forcing people...and its forcing one persons views upon another since not everyone agrees about the importance of being polite, the value of being polite, what is considered polite and what kinds of things are not polite by necessity. — DingoJones
Is it acceptable to be intolerant of intolerance? :chin: — Pattern-chaser
You don't think I get it, but you are posing a specific example relating to my question: — Pattern-chaser
politically correct
adjective
uk /pəˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl.i kəˈrekt/ us /pəˌlɪt̬.ə.kəl.i kəˈrekt/ abbreviation PC
Someone who is politically correct believes that language and actions that could be offensive to others, especially those relating to sex and race, should be avoided.
A politically correct word or expression is used instead of another one to avoid being offensive:
Some people think that "fireman" is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term "firefighter".
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Polite and respectful
chivalrous chivalry civility civilized civilly couth deferential deferentially euphemism gallant gallantly gracefulness graciously graciousness keep a civil tongue in your head idiom polite tactfully urbane urbanely well mannered
You go on to ignore the distinction between speech and actions that I made — DingoJones
There can be a big difference between insulting someone and just saying something which they don't want to hear.
— S
Exactly. :up: Politeness disallows the former, while facilitating the latter. — Pattern-chaser
Politeness or violence is the choice we're faced with. — Pattern-chaser
If you have a dfferent way of defining “PC”, then you are free to commit to your idiosyncratic definition but I dont have to use it that way, I didnt mean it that way and I dont think anyone else does either. “Politically correct” is exactly about controlling language, which words can be used and in what places. — DingoJones
I understand where your coming from, but I think you are perhaps missing the bigger picture. Its not just about people not being nice when talking to each other, and its not just about suggesting people do things in a nicer way.
I would politely invite you to look closer at this issue, and hopefully my previous posts will make more sense. — DingoJones
Lol, you just cant help yourself can you? I am surprised that more discussion about humour hasn't been brought up. Comedy is one clear area where PC is focused on. What people are and are not allowed to be entertained by. — DingoJones
But I suggest that PC is a Good Thing overall, and that any problems it brings with it can be easily and politely dealt with. :smile: :up: — Pattern-chaser
So the only real issue in this example is: is politeness an important enough thing that society would add it to the list (murder, child abuse, etc)? — Pattern-chaser
Who gets to judge politeness? S is offended by your use of a smiley face emoji. Should that be a jail worthy offense? — ZhouBoTong
Bring back @JudgeJeanine Pirro. The Radical Left Democrats, working closely with their beloved partner, the Fake News Media, is using every trick in the book to SILENCE a majority of our Country. They have all out campaigns against @FoxNews hosts who are doing too well. Fox .....
Fox must stay strong and fight back with vigor. Stop working soooo hard on being politically correct, which will only bring you down, and continue to fight for our Country. The losers all want what you have, don’t give it to them.
Fox News is not caving in to political correctness, they are simply concerned that they will loose viewers and sponsors. — Fooloso4
Not that I agree with Trump overall on this, but "concerned that they will lose viewers and sponsors" is what is meant by "caving in to political correctness" isn't it? — Terrapin Station
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