do you think this is offensive?

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

Found this on ebay. i think it's offensive, ( or am I just a prude?)
Ebay seems to allow rubbish like this even when you report it.
As it doesn't show actual people. Same as the making your family ones showing stick figures having sex, again ebay allows it as it is only stick figures and not actual people doing it.
But don't use the word not in a listing, they can that as keyword spamming.

WHEELGAP IS LIKE A VAGINA! S13 S14 S15 R32 R31 R33 R34 Skyline Bumper Sticker | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHEELGAP-LIKE-VAGINA-S13-S14-S15-R32-R31-R33-R34-Skyline-Bumper-Sticker-/180903491607?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1eb03817)

[B92 8NW]

LOL I had to Google wheelgap:D.

Fingers, I can shove my whole head in [the rear wheel arch of my Disco]

[ramblingboy42]

ummm ....no......genitalia is probably the most joked about topic in history. So often referred to in measurement, humidity, capacity,lubricity, endurance....just to name a few.
I laughed at b928nw's reply.
Did that offend you as well?

[jazzaD1]

haha, the question is...how did you find it? lol

[460cixy]

I find it offensive that I can't buy cases or projectiles and other shooting supplies Anymore

[isuzutoo-eh]

What's wrong with using the correct noun for something in a comparison. It isn't an expletive.
Better than dropping the c-bomb at any rate.

[Bardizzo]

I don't find it especially offensive but I wouldn't want to see on the back of a car for public viewing, i.e. my children or anyone's for that matter.

[DeeJay]

There are plenty of other stickers on his site, a bit of a giggle here & there.
Thought I could put this one on the Landie :cool:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/828.jpg

[Debacle]

I find it offensive that I can't buy cases or projectiles and other shooting supplies Anymore

Get Darcy and Monk to bring you back some

[ugu80]

More moronic than offensive.

[isuzurover]

... even when you report it.
...


Yet again, I am surprised you have not been issued a breach notice under the trade descriptions act (1905) for your username.

[Mick_Marsh]

Yet again, I am surprised you have not been issued a breach notice under the trade descriptions act (1905) for your username.
Really? I thought it wasn't worth complaining, therefore, a rather apt username.

[carjunkieanon]

Whether or not the word is offensive (and at least they did use a non-slang word), it does contribute to seeing women as objects for men to have sex with.

Not something I want my kids to see, and not a view of women I want to have either.

R

[Mick_Marsh]

The way I see it, it doesn't matter if you agree or oppose, there is nothing that you can do, so why worry?
Remember, there are some people in our society who find that fish symbol on cars offensive. The real world isn't as well moderated as the autocracy we have on this forum.

[superquag]

Found this on ebay. i think it's offensive, ( or am I just a prude?)
Eb......
]

Nope. Your taste in humour etc tells people what you're about...

This vendor tells everyone what HE (or SHE) finds funny, good, interesting and wishes to spread around. Not swayed by the 'Its just a business and not the Real Me' excuse.

And no, I don't see any irony, humour or needful social comment in this sticker, on Page 3 of his wares... which was as far as I could tolerate.

MASSIVE Jailbear Stickers Decals 14 ITEM SET! Jailbait | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MASSIVE-Jailbear-Stickers-Decals-14-ITEM-SET-Jailbait-/170818151982?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c58e262e)

I find it offensive. And dangerous.

[stevo68]

Here's one for ya...offensive or hilarious :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/791.jpg

I'm thinking of getting one to counteract the naff "heres all my family" stickers the missus has on her car. I mean...who gives a **** how many you have in your family :confused:,

Regards

Stevo

[Treads]

Here's one for ya...offensive or hilarious :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/791.jpg

I'm thinking of getting one to counteract the naff "heres all my family" stickers the missus has on her car. I mean...who gives a **** how many you have in your family :confused:,

Regards

Stevo

I pulled in a van at our RBT site the other week with one of these on it

I got a giggle out of it :wasntme:

[d@rk51d3]

WHEELGAP IS LIKE A VAGINA! S13 S14 S15 R32 R31 R33 R34 Skyline Bumper Sticker | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHEELGAP-LIKE-VAGINA-S13-S14-S15-R32-R31-R33-R34-Skyline-Bumper-Sticker-/180903491607?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1eb03817)



Only a problem if you have a small.............. ummmmm.:angel:

Bit of a giveaway if anyone actually sticks one on their car.

[Landy Smurf]

not very funny i can see how it would offend people, i can think of better things to put on cars then that

[Didge]

I'm not a prude by any stretch of the imagination believe me (I'm a Pagan warlord!) I am very broad minded but I don't like things being paraded around in public that can cause offense to other people's sensibilities. I think these sorts of stickers and the same sorts of things on T shirts, etc show a total lack of respect for other people. For most people, I ask the question - would you parade this around in front of your mother? Probably not, if she's any sort of lady. Would you be "F%&*ing this and F#$%ing that in front of your mother, let alone your grandmother or grandfather Sure, you can say the use of expletives and foul language or offensive suggestions and the use of them in print or speech or any other media is just a word or concept but its the effect of such and the disregard for the shock/ insult that is invokes that is offensive and shows a lack of education and compassion/ empathy for others. And there will always be something that will offend you, so why should you (if you wish/ like to offend others) feel offended when others behave similarly, but in a way that doesn't meet your expectations of what is acceptable. For example, I'm sure most of you (and I certainly do) would feel that child molestation and the use of child pornography is the ultimate sin and requires the ultimate punishment (like, I might suggest, burning at the stake ), so if it was paraded in front of you would you feel offended? I expect even those of you who think the Vagina ad is ok, would say yes. Paedophiles may wonder why, saying it is only an image/ concept/ suggestion; sound familiar to the Vagina ad (ie possibly offensive??)
So if you offend someone by displaying what is considered offensive material, would you be offended if they responded/ retaliated by what you consider inappropriate or aggressive or even illegal behaviour that they could then suggest you provoked??? Perhaps a question to ponder for those who like to provoke and/or offend. For the young ones who may think this is an old fogies attitude, remember that with any luck one day you will be old and the attitudes of younger ones may well cause you a lot of distress, upset and/ or concern.
cheers Gerald
ps I'm only 53 (that old????!!!! some of you may say ) but read my first line again, I'm actually more broad minded than my children who are in their mid 20's; i've just learnt a thing or two over the years about being considerate to others :)

[clubagreenie]

You can't use the c-bomb even when it's referring to the actual thing it is, space/groove between strands of a laid rope. You can hardly call that the PC term for it.

[Mick_Marsh]

Didge. Interesting point of view you have there. I'll not pass judgement so you won't know whether I agree or disagree with it.
Have you considered in our society there are people who consider the way the general puplic dress is offensive. What you might consider acceptable other people may consider offensive. People are different. We now have many cultures in Australia that have many different cultural sensibilities.
We have laws in this country (yes, I know everyone knows that). If these stickers transgress any of these laws, they should be removed. If they don't, I can't see what can be done.
I have to put up with many things that offend me. Why can't others do the same?

[Mick_Marsh]

You can't use the c-bomb even when it's referring to the actual thing it is, space/groove between strands of a laid rope. You can hardly call that the PC term for it.
Even a term such as "bus route" is now pronounced differently.

[ScottW]

This is the same guy who was in hot water for the "F- your family" stickers, where the family was hanging from a gallows.

[EchiDna]

Juvenile humour at best. The only people who would put it on their car do so for laughs from their equally small minded mates or with the intent to offend others.

Let's see the reaction they get from their missus, girlfriend or mum the first time it is seen....

[Didge]

Didge. Interesting point of view you have there.
MMMH ?! IS THAT GOOD OR BAD???

I'll not pass judgement so you won't know whether I agree or disagree with it. INTRIGUING! NOW YOU'VE GOT ME WORRIED :)

Have you considered in our society there are people who consider the way the general puplic dress is offensive. YEAH, I THINK I MADE A REFERENCE TO OFFENSIVE CLOTHING BUT BECAUSE I CAN'T SEE WHAT I TYPED EARLIER (AS I TYPE THIS) I CAN'T BE 100% SURE. HOWEVER I FEEL THAT IF THAT EXAMPLE OF PUBLIC DRESS BEING OFFENSIVE TO OTHERS IS A NEWLY IMPORTED RELIGIOUS VIEW THEN THE HOLDER OF THAT RELIGIOUS VIEW NEEDS TO REASSESS WHETHER THEY WANT TO BE HERE. IT'S A BIT LIKE GOING TO A ROCK CONCERT AND COMPLAINING ABOUT THE NOISE. DON'T LIKE IT, LEAVE :)

BTW, UPPERCASE BEING USED JUST SO YOU CAN PICK OUT MY RESPONSE, NOT THE "SHOUTING" THING SOME PEOPLE LIKE TO INFER.



this editing and quoting didn't turn out like I thought it would

What you might consider acceptable other people may consider offensive. FOR SURE, CAN'T ARGUE WITH THAT.

People are different. WHICH IS WHAT MAKES LIFE INTERESTING.

We now have many cultures in Australia that have many different cultural sensibilities. WHICH HAS BROUGHT BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE INFLUENCES (MOSTLY POSITIVE SO FAR I FEEL)

We have laws in this country (yes, I know everyone knows that). If these stickers transgress any of these laws, they should be removed. TRUE

If they don't, I can't see what can be done. TRUE, WE MAY BE HELPLESS

I have to put up with many things that offend me. Why can't others do the same?YEAH, HARD TO ARGUE WITH THAT BUT I THINK THE PREVIOUS POSTER ECHIDNA MADE THE POINT SUCCINCTLY THAT I WAS THINKING BUT DIDN'T ARTICULATE PROPERLY; IT'S THE INTENT TO OFFEND THAT IN ITSELF IS OFFENSIVE.
IT'S A BIT LIKE SWEARING, YOU CAN BE WITH SOMEONE WHO SWEARS LIKE A TROOPER AND ITS SORT OF LOW KEY, THEY DON'T EVEN REALISE THEY'RE DOING IT AND IT DOESN'T SEEM OFFENSIVE (IT'S JUST WHO THEY ARE) AND THEN THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO SWEAR IN INAPPROPRIATE PLACES AND AT TIMES AND IN FRONT OF PEOPLE THEY HAVE A GOOD INKLING WILL BE OFFENDED AND THAT IS THEIR INTENTION - TO OFFEND.
I DID READ OR HEAR SOMEWHERE THAT THE REASON WE HAVE CONFLICTS OR TAKE OFFENSE TO THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS IS BECAUSE OUR EXPECTATIONS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED OR OVERSTEPPED, BUT WHAT IS INTERESTING IS THAT THE EXPECTATIONS OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US IS CORRECT; THEY BELONG TO US AND WHILST THOSE EXPECTATIONS MAY NOT MEET THE REST OF SOCIETIES EXPECTATION, WE OWN THEM AND IN OUR OWN MINDS THEY ARE RIGHT.
CHEERS GERALD
NO OFFENCE MEANT :p

[Mick_Marsh]

Gerald, really, you type no offence meant and then stick your tounge out at me, well, take this....:p

Seriously, I was thinking of a part of our society that has been with us for quite some years. Well before I was born anyway.
A few years ago, the Jewish community in a suburb of Melbourne wanted to put ribbons up around their suburb. Anyone entering their suburb would be subject to their religious customs. No one would be allowed into their suburb unless they were dressed appropriately. What the non-Jewish Australians wore offended their religious sensibilities. At the time, some of the Jewish residents had been residents of Australia since the late forties and most would have been born in Australia.
Fortunately, common sense prevailed.

If you don't like the stickers, don't look at them.

[Didge]

Seriously, is that what that little smiley is, sticking your tongue out? I thought it was like a cheeky kind of tongue in one corner of your mouth. Will have to look more closely in future.
All this reminds me of something I read that went

“Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in place of exercise; they no longer rise when elders enter the room; they contradict their parents, chatter before company; gobble up their food and tyrannize their teachers.”

and who wrote it? Socrates the philosopher, who died in 399 BC. Nothing much changes does it?

[slug_burner]

Am I offended? No
Would others find it offensive? Maybe.
Is it something I would use or encourage someone else to use? No

Not necessary and is just crude and trying to shock/get a rise. A loss of respect for others in main stream society.

Some would say just another sign of a deteriorating society, others would say just a sign of the times/change. I think unnecessary change/deterioration of respect for others.

[bob10]

Gerald, really, you type no offence meant and then stick your tounge out at me, well, take this....:p

Seriously, I was thinking of a part of our society that has been with us for quite some years. Well before I was born anyway.


If I may, I would like to perhaps " hi-jack" a little. The greatest Military leader this Nation has produced was a man called John Monash. I will read from the back cover of a book called " Monash, The outsider who won a War".' Australias greatest military commander fought as many battles with those on his side as he did with his enemies. Monash was the classic outsider who rose to greatness despite the mighty odds of his "handicaps of birth"- having a german- Jewish background at a time when racism & prejudice were rife [ a bit like now] ; and being a part time colonial soldier in an Imperial Britrish Army." Monash was an Australian first, everything else second. Bob

[UncleHo]

When I first started work in Brisbane the race/religious divide was quite common as it often defined where and for whom you worked,and when I went to Sydney in the early 60's one nationality was often the critera

[Grimace]

while I am on a rant...

BAN all stickers too :D

[Didge]

Am I offended? No
Would others find it offensive? Maybe.
Is it something I would use or encourage someone else to use? No

Not necessary and is just crude and trying to shock/get a rise. A loss of respect for others in main stream society.

Some would say just another sign of a deteriorating society, others would say just a sign of the times/change. I think unnecessary change/deterioration of respect for others.
Perfect slug-burner - exactly the sentiments I was trying to convey. I prattle on too much; sorry :( and Bob I agree with what you say. Be an Australian first, everything else second. :)

[Didge]

Am I offended? No
Would others find it offensive? Maybe.
Is it something I would use or encourage someone else to use? No

Not necessary and is just crude and trying to shock/get a rise. A loss of respect for others in main stream society.

Some would say just another sign of a deteriorating society, others would say just a sign of the times/change. I think unnecessary change/deterioration of respect for others.
Perfect slug-burner - exactly the sentiments I was trying to convey. I prattle on too much; sorry :( and Bob I agree with what you say. Be an Australian first, everything else second. :)
I don't this conversation is about race or religion, it's about manners and attitude/ consideration towards others. I teach at TAFE and my classes include people from basically all races, nationalities and religions and you get good and bad in all of those. I am of Aboriginal & Irish heritage, have a good mate who is Indian, another who is Lebanese and get on well with all, except those with a selfish attitude. :angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

If I may, I would like to perhaps " hi-jack" a little. The greatest Military leader this Nation has produced was a man called John Monash. I will read from the back cover of a book called " Monash, The outsider who won a War".' Australias greatest military commander fought as many battles with those on his side as he did with his enemies. Monash was the classic outsider who rose to greatness despite the mighty odds of his "handicaps of birth"- having a german- Jewish background at a time when racism & prejudice were rife [ a bit like now] ; and being a part time colonial soldier in an Imperial Britrish Army." Monash was an Australian first, everything else second. Bob
A very wise man, that John Monash.