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Old 03-27-2002, 11:14 AM  
Muff
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Quote:
Originally posted by Rocky
the quickest way to desensitize any word is by taking ownership

if repeated enough then the word loses its ability to empower

but this can only happen when the person/people that are offended by the word begin the desensitizing process

in time the word becomes part of our general slang and can be used by anyone without having any adverse effect
Agreed.
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