So… is using insults like dick, dong, prick, etc. considered misandrist?
And is using insults like dog, pig, etc. considered speciesist?
came across this another day:
http://emilylhauserinmyhead.wordpress.com/2012/10/16/acceptable-alternatives-or-please-stop-insulting-my-genitalia-and-yes-nsfw-bc-language/
In general I don't mind much about how others use their language so long as they don't have ill will, unless the negative effect is serious and obvious. But personally I prefer inventing my own expressions and metaphors to using tired, trite expressions embedded in casual language. I also prefer being precise to exaggerating and whatnot. If I can manage not to come off as pedantic, pompous and obscure, that is. And I have kind of stopped using insults in general, for I don't see how insulting will serve my interest in any way except for providing some momentary self-satisfaction, and I don't need that. If anything, insulting makes my perception more liable to cognitive distortions and clouds my vision.