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Zorax · Jun 02, 2005, 04:10 AM // 04:10

This can mean different things depending on the people using the terms:

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Homophobia, from G. 'like' literally means "fear of the same," however the term "homo" as a reference to homosexuals was used in the creation of the word. It is a term which is interpreted differently by different people. The two main associated concepts are:

1. Prejudice against homosexuals or LGBT people in general.
2. fear of homosexuality (and possibly associated avoidance of exposure to homosexuals or related materials and situations).

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Gay:
When used as an adjective not describing a person who is part of the gay community, (e.g. "that hat is so gay"), the term "gay" is purely pejorative and deeply offensive. The derogatory implication is that the object (or person) in question is inferior, weak, effeminate, or just stupid. This usage is common among young people who may not link the term to homosexuality, much as some people may not link the term "Jew down" (to be talked down in price) to Jewish people, or "I was gypped" (I was cheated) to Gypsies. Many people, including many who identify as homosexual, use the word in the pejorative sense and consider it unrelated to sexual orientation. The inherent homophobia or lack thereof which is ascribed to the word seems to vary greatly between individual small communities and social circles. It may also be used in a pejorative slang sense without merely pragmatic semantics to describe something that is considered overly bright, colourful and/or festive (esp. girlish).

Other spellings, "ghey" and "ghei", are sometimes found on the Internet and are supposedly used either to insult without reference to homosexuality or to bypass chat room censors.

Source: Wikipedia

On topic: My pet peeve is people that don't listen to the majority of the party that obviously agreed on a tactic, and then runs off and ruins all the planning, usually resulting in a failed mission.

LoneDust · Jun 02, 2005, 04:30 AM // 04:30

hmm if this topic is about what annoys you most from GW, I'd say it's the inability to rejoin a group when your connection dropped. It's been bothering players since I could remember, yet no one knows if it'll ever be fixed.

Community wise, I hate greedy people. I was giving away runes for free, and said one sigil per person, yet some people kept on trying to trade me after giving them a free rune. Bleh!

Ninna · Jun 02, 2005, 05:04 AM // 05:04

forums:
grind vs no grind debate

gameplay:
AFKs - and they dont come back (even 15 minutes later)

*stinks* when most the party wipes and you cant auto-rez due to a living AFK

TheNug · Jun 02, 2005, 05:06 AM // 05:06

henchies getting stuck in mountains, underground, in the air, etc...

Vindexus · Jun 02, 2005, 05:16 AM // 05:16

You salvaged 10 Iron Ingots from the rare Giant's Boots of Superior Vigor.

Elyscape · Jun 02, 2005, 05:35 AM // 05:35

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Originally Posted by Rahne Sinclaire

I hate when people use "gay" as an insult.

[obligatory] HOMOSEXUALS ARE GAY! [/obligatory]*

*This is the only time I use the word gay as anything that could even closely resemble an insult.

My pet peeve is people who are generally jerks. That is, people who insult others in the party or accuse them of doing such things as stealing "their" items. Totally uncalled for and stupid.

Sekkira · Jun 02, 2005, 05:46 AM // 05:46

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Originally Posted by ManadartheHealer

Actually, a phobia is only an excessive or irrational fear of something. So all those people who say "phobic this" or "phobic that" need to learn the meaning of the suffix...

I stay out of the sun (and have pasty skin because of it) due to bright light giving me migranes. Doctors say I'm photophobic. I have yet to see the connection between my migranes which cause intense pain and fear which just causes anxiety..

Ninna · Jun 02, 2005, 06:32 AM // 06:32

was curious myself and came across this

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Main Entry: -phobic
Function: adjective combining form
Etymology: French -phobique, from Late Latin -phobicus, from Greek -phobikos, from -phobia

Meaning:
1
a: having an intolerance or aversion for <photophobic> <Anglophobic>
b: exhibiting a phobia for <claustrophobic>

2: lacking affinity for <hydrophobic>