Hit me with your PC stick: Breeders

[stephbg]

[Poll #1365260]

I might point out that the appropriate term for breeding females here would be "queens" :-)

Granted, the fathers often get the short end of the nomenclature stick with "tom" for example, (or "lunch") but perhaps we could go for the more flattering "sire".

Comments

[babalon-93.livejournal.com]

I have chosen other, because I do find it offensive, but more in the way that I would think less of the person who used it rather than see it as a slight against myself :)

But context and intent does matter to me, so I may have equally chosen "no, but only because you said it".

[stephbg.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you mentioned context and intent, but I am surprised how little weight my reputation appears to have. Or perhaps my reputation is in worse shape than I thought? I only hope people stop to notice that this issue was raised as a question.

Language is such an awkward business.

[babalon-93.livejournal.com]

I only hope people stop to notice that this issue was raised as a question.

Oh my yes, I certainly don't think less of you for asking the question!

I am surprised how little weight my reputation appears to have

In truth I did not see the "no, if it was said by you" button until after I pressed :)

But in general I do think it is a pretty derogatory term.

Language awkward? Hell yes :)