Pre-Med FML.

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too much political correctness could be annoying

i don't think asking people not to use the word "gay" as a dis constitutes "too much political correctness." and i'm leaving this thread now so don't bother responding.
 
Today, I checked my email and got excited to see one from one of the schools I was waitlisted at only to open it and discover it was a survey of their admissions process.. FML
 
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If you had asked me this 6 months ago:

My college sent LORs to my top choice school twice to ease my paranioa. Said school somehow managed to lose both of them after notifying me I was complete and not tell me of the error until 2 1/2 months later - postponing my interview by that much time. FML.

But these days, not that big of a deal. Still am going somewhere...just not there.
 
Today, I checked my email and got excited to see one from one of the schools I was waitlisted at only to open it and discover it was a survey of their admissions process.. FML

I agree, your life is f***ed!! (1)
 
Today, I checked my email and got excited to see one from one of the schools I was waitlisted at only to open it and discover it was a survey of their admissions process.. FML

That's just cruel. They couldn't wait a couple months?! 👎
 
i'm glad you love it so much. i think it's hateful to use those terms for anything other than their actual meanings.


Wait a minute....like saying "gay" for homosexual instead of its "actual" meaning - happy???

Hello, language evolves. "Actual" meanings change. I'm totally opposed to discrimination, but people using words in ways you don't like does not (always) = discrimination.
 
Wait a minute....like saying "gay" for homosexual instead of its "actual" meaning - happy???

Hello, language evolves. "Actual" meanings change. I'm totally opposed to discrimination, but people using words in ways you don't like does not (always) = discrimination.
Exactly. Society and common usage ultimately determines a word's meaning.

And I've said this before the last time someone got offended, but since when has SDN become politically correct? The only benefit of being on a high horse is that you don't smell your own ****.
 
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Exactly. Society and common usage ultimately determines a word's meaning.

And I've said this before the last time someone got offended, but since when has SDN become politically correct? The only benefit of being on a high horse is that you don't smell your own ****.

haha this is an awesome line!
 
ive been told i have a scary smile. FML.

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ive been told i have a scary smile. FML.

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but phospho has THE creepiest expression in her avatar. I feel like I'm staring at a character from one of those 60s horror movies.
 
I'm sure this has been discussed before, but phospho has THE creepiest expression in her avatar. I feel like I'm staring at a character from one of those 60s horror movies.
Say what you will about the world's most beautiful composite. I think they should pick a better hairdo for her, though.
 
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Exactly. Society and common usage ultimately determines a word's meaning.

And I've said this before the last time someone got offended, but since when has SDN become politically correct? The only benefit of being on a high horse is that you don't smell your own ****.

How is not wanting to read people using "gay" as an insult being on a high horse? If I were calling people(or school, situations, whatever) **** or n*gger left and right, I would be banned. SDN is "politically correct" to a large extend. Hell, you can't even use good old Anglo-Saxon words like "f*ck".

(edited because it censored the word n*gger, further proving my point)
 
How is not wanting to read people using "gay" as an insult being on a high horse? If I were calling people(or school, situations, whatever) **** or n*gger left and right, I would be banned. SDN is "politically correct" to a large extend. Hell, you can't even use good old Anglo-Saxon words like "f*ck".

(edited because it censored the word n*gger, further proving my point)
As debbidala said, it becomes presumptuous when you accuse others of insulting homosexuals because they use the word differently from how you use a word.

Ask any linguist and they will tell you that society and common usage determines the meaning of a word and that the meaning of a word is subject to change. With a word like "gay" used so frequently, it's no surprise that its meaning has changed so rapidly.

Just because one person does not agree that the word's meaning has changed does not mean that he/she can accuse others of being "hateful." Describe that posturing however you want. I describe it as being on a high horse.
 
As debbidala said, it becomes presumptuous when you accuse others of insulting homosexuals because they use the word differently from how you use a word.

Ask any linguist and they will tell you that society and common usage determines the meaning of a word and that the meaning of a word is subject to change. With a word like "gay" used so frequently, it's no surprise that its meaning has changed so rapidly.

Just because one person does not agree that the word's meaning has changed does not mean that he/she can accuse others of being "hateful." Describe that posturing however you want. I describe it as being on a high horse.

Whatever, you're f*cking dumb as a n*gger.

(It's okay guys, I just use that word differently! It's totally respectful and civil so mods, don't get concerned!)

Oh and see also: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=629034
 
I'm sure this has been discussed before, but phospho has THE creepiest expression in her avatar. I feel like I'm staring at a character from one of those 60s horror movies.

thats cuz of the passport photo effect though. you either look like a creep or a tool. phospho does have that classic face, but people would look very different if they fully smiled. now if phospho still looked like a nut... she should update the pic
 
thats cuz of the passport photo effect though. you either look like a creep or a tool. phospho does have that classic face, but people would look very different if they fully smiled. now if phospho still looked like a nut... she should update the pic

As I'm sure others will tell you, that's not a real person in the picture.
 
Whatever, you're f*cking dumb as a n*gger.

(It's okay guys, I just use that word differently! It's totally respectful and civil so mods, don't get concerned!)

Oh and see also: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=629034
Nope. "Gay" is a term used to describe the homosexual community in a descriptive way, just as it would be fair to use the term "black" or "white" or "Chinese" or "Arab" for other populations.

If, however, we described this thread with slurs such as "***", "d*ke", or whatever else is an anti-gay slur (I can't even think of any), then your point would be relevant. As it stands now, however, you're just bringing in non sequiturs.
 
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Nope. "Gay" is a term used to describe the homosexual community in a descriptive way, just as it would be fair to use the term "black" or "white" or "Chinese" or "Arab" for other populations.

If, however, we described this thread with slurs such as "***", "****", or whatever else is an anti-gay slur (I can't even think of any), then your point would be relevant. As it stands now, however, you're just bringing in non sequiturs.

Fine, you're dumb as a black arab.
 
Somebody forgot to take their "happy pills" today. FBinkoL. 😕

Today, I saw a new mother bleed out of her eyes and die. Two of my friends are pregnant. FML

Why was she bleeding out of her eyes, and are your friend's pregnancies accidents or are you just worried about them? FYL 🙁
 
This would have been a way more interesting thread if it stayed with the original premed fml topic and didn't turn into the most overdone arguement ever.
 
This would have been a way more interesting thread if it stayed with the original premed fml topic and didn't turn into the most overdone arguement ever.
Y'all needed a break from the attempts to make premed life sadder than it is.

But yes, we'll now resume regularly scheduled programming.
 
Hey what's that? *Points WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY over there*

Why, I think it's the point of this thread! How about we go from "here" back to over "there?" Oh, and blahblahkeepitcivilblahblah...

Haha, I know this goes completely against the point of your post but...

If every mod could think of as clever a way that you just did to say "keep it civil", I would never resent any mods. Bravo GSG.
 
Haha, I know this goes completely against the point of your post but...

If every mod could think of as clever a way that you just did to say "keep it civil", I would never resent any mods. Bravo GSG.
Agreed. It was almost Coxonian, but less annoying.
 
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