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[cathybites]

This thread makes me want to spit nails and vinegar, I'm so pissed off. Lemme say it right upfront: if you can't, or REFUSE to, see the implications and problems with saying a black woman needs to be taken down a peg, then I want nothing to do with you. There's a whole history of racism and misogyny wrapped up in that one little phrase. I understand that the OP may not have realized that at first, but to continue defending her use of it is unacceptable and gross.

While I'm at it, I also really resent the idea that this is something that shouldn't be brought up in fandom. um, that kind of thinking is EXACTLY why it should be brought up. I get that maybe it would be better served to have these discussions outside of a kink meme, but don't you dare fucking say that people pointing out racism and sexism are just being wanky bitches and need to STFU.

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[geewhiz.livejournal.com]

I understand that the OP may not have realized that at first, but to continue defending her use of it is unacceptable and gross.

That's really the worst part of it for me. How is it so hard to stop saying something when someone explains how and why it is offensive?

Also the whole association of women with the term 'catty' needs to DIAF.

[cathybites.livejournal.com]

I just kind of want to hand those people a shovel and yell, "KEEP DIGGING!"

...or possibly smack them upside the head with it. Either one.