What's with the language? A little respect for everyone???

It looked like they got tangled up and that is why Ray fell

PS: That clip was boring. He didn't even shoot the ball.

Posted by Allanfan20:

PS: That clip was boring. He didn't even shoot the ball.

you must have missed the handles.. cuz that was insane

Time and a therapist will get the children through this. If only we hold our children a little bit closer. I think it is clear by the context that Jamal Crawford did not forcefully penetrate Ray Allen without consent. I for one consider the headline descriptive prose. Perhaps you can use this as a learning experience to describe the use of hyperbole and metaphor.


As for the basketball, tt was a nice move... but it was a lot of extra action to open up the pass. He had the open shot also that he didn't take. He did even really get the other defender to commit before he passed the ball... but those highlight moves are the type I will miss.

Posted by Elite:

Posted by Allanfan20:

You didn't offend me, but just b/c it's the internet and the year 2008, doesn't mean we should let go of our morals. Besides, even when you're using the word rape in bball terms, you used it in the wrong context. In bball terms, it means you got fouled real hard.

It should be left off the public message board.

Look at it like this. This is basically the equilalent of us gathering in an auditorium, with people of both genders, all ages, religions and race. The person starting a thread is the man getting on stage to speak on the mike, and you shout "CRAWFORD RAPED RAY ALLEN!"

How do you think most people would react in that scenario?

First of all, in basketball terms.. "Rape" just means Abused.. so it can be used in any context... dunking on, fouling, or crossing someone up like Jamal did... Anything you do that abuses/embaress's your defender.

And if someone got on a stage like that and shouted "Crawford raped ray allen" i'd laugh and yell bak "HELL YEA HE DID!!!" lol

Unless of course your sister was raped that afternoon, then of course you would be a little more sensitive than that. We all have different experiences in life. Although I wasn't the least bit offended by the title and laughed when I opened the thread up, I also respect where Allan is coming from. You aren't hanging out with your boys, so sometimes it make sense to choose your words a little differently. Not criticizing, just suggesting.

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by Elite:

Posted by Allanfan20:

You didn't offend me, but just b/c it's the internet and the year 2008, doesn't mean we should let go of our morals. Besides, even when you're using the word rape in bball terms, you used it in the wrong context. In bball terms, it means you got fouled real hard.

It should be left off the public message board.

Look at it like this. This is basically the equilalent of us gathering in an auditorium, with people of both genders, all ages, religions and race. The person starting a thread is the man getting on stage to speak on the mike, and you shout "CRAWFORD RAPED RAY ALLEN!"

How do you think most people would react in that scenario?

First of all, in basketball terms.. "Rape" just means Abused.. so it can be used in any context... dunking on, fouling, or crossing someone up like Jamal did... Anything you do that abuses/embaress's your defender.

And if someone got on a stage like that and shouted "Crawford raped ray allen" i'd laugh and yell bak "HELL YEA HE DID!!!" lol

Unless of course your sister was raped that afternoon, then of course you would be a little more sensitive than that. We all have different experiences in life. Although I wasn't the least bit offended by the title and laughed when I opened the thread up, I also respect where Allan is coming from. You aren't hanging out with your boys, so sometimes it make sense to choose your words a little differently. Not criticizing, just suggesting.

I understand, I just dont take it that seriously... But this is the age old debate.. what is appropriate for some is not for others.. what can ya do

Posted by Elite:

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by Elite:

Posted by Allanfan20:

You didn't offend me, but just b/c it's the internet and the year 2008, doesn't mean we should let go of our morals. Besides, even when you're using the word rape in bball terms, you used it in the wrong context. In bball terms, it means you got fouled real hard.

It should be left off the public message board.

Look at it like this. This is basically the equilalent of us gathering in an auditorium, with people of both genders, all ages, religions and race. The person starting a thread is the man getting on stage to speak on the mike, and you shout "CRAWFORD RAPED RAY ALLEN!"

How do you think most people would react in that scenario?

First of all, in basketball terms.. "Rape" just means Abused.. so it can be used in any context... dunking on, fouling, or crossing someone up like Jamal did... Anything you do that abuses/embaress's your defender.

And if someone got on a stage like that and shouted "Crawford raped ray allen" i'd laugh and yell bak "HELL YEA HE DID!!!" lol

Unless of course your sister was raped that afternoon, then of course you would be a little more sensitive than that. We all have different experiences in life. Although I wasn't the least bit offended by the title and laughed when I opened the thread up, I also respect where Allan is coming from. You aren't hanging out with your boys, so sometimes it make sense to choose your words a little differently. Not criticizing, just suggesting.

I understand, I just dont take it that seriously... But this is the age old debate.. what is appropriate for some is not for others.. what can ya do

We still love you. When I say we, I'm not including myself. I personally think you are a jackasse. But I'm sure there are other people that think you are okay.

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by Elite:

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by Elite:

Posted by Allanfan20:

You didn't offend me, but just b/c it's the internet and the year 2008, doesn't mean we should let go of our morals. Besides, even when you're using the word rape in bball terms, you used it in the wrong context. In bball terms, it means you got fouled real hard.

It should be left off the public message board.

Look at it like this. This is basically the equilalent of us gathering in an auditorium, with people of both genders, all ages, religions and race. The person starting a thread is the man getting on stage to speak on the mike, and you shout "CRAWFORD RAPED RAY ALLEN!"

How do you think most people would react in that scenario?

First of all, in basketball terms.. "Rape" just means Abused.. so it can be used in any context... dunking on, fouling, or crossing someone up like Jamal did... Anything you do that abuses/embaress's your defender.

And if someone got on a stage like that and shouted "Crawford raped ray allen" i'd laugh and yell bak "HELL YEA HE DID!!!" lol

Unless of course your sister was raped that afternoon, then of course you would be a little more sensitive than that. We all have different experiences in life. Although I wasn't the least bit offended by the title and laughed when I opened the thread up, I also respect where Allan is coming from. You aren't hanging out with your boys, so sometimes it make sense to choose your words a little differently. Not criticizing, just suggesting.

I understand, I just dont take it that seriously... But this is the age old debate.. what is appropriate for some is not for others.. what can ya do

We still love you. When I say we, I'm not including myself. I personally think you are a jackasse. But I'm sure there are other people that think you are okay.

damn, i wish you thought i was okay

Posted by Elite:

its just funny that everyone here is like "dont say that.. Im not offended but still, dont say it" lol like.. who are you looking out for? If someone says "I'm offended" i'll apologize.. But really why do u care if u r not even offended by it? just cuz u know its "not appropriate" ? I dont know.. with shows like South Park on basic cable for the past 10 years or so (Family guy now on regular TV) I find it funny that people still go ape**** over a little cussing

I just think it's common sense. There are just certain things I try to stay away from when it comes to jokes in a public forum where I don't know everyone. Now, I'm not perfect and have definitely made jokes in these categories I do try to steer away from joking about rape, molestation, suicide etc, because you never know who has experienced that personally. To me, it's just common sense. I've posted with you long enough to know that you have a pretty extensive joke book(not a funny one, but extensive), so it should not be an issue to steer clear of topics that could hurt someone you don't know. I personally know that there is at least one person on this site that has experienced two of these things personally. Maybe I'm just being too protective of them, but I just think it's good practice to steer clear of certain things out of courtesy(not censorship)