DISQUS

2xKnight · 2 years ago

Some might see this as backpedaling or caving in. I think it's just being considerate of your readers.

Colin Klinkert · 2 years ago

it needed to be said! Good work Cow, your blog still rocks :twisted:

Contest Beat · 2 years ago

It ain't backpedaling - the C word is extremely bad.

lilian · 2 years ago

Where I come from, we say to-meh-to. :razz: I suppose all this -PR makes everyone edgy and everything becomes good flame fest. I don't know what's worse. Losing 2 ranks or staying 0. :twisted:

Andy · 2 years ago

Good call on the retraction. However, It made me jump right to it when I saw it pop up in my RSS reader. It is such a strong word that I thought something heavy was going down.

Ad Tracker · 2 years ago

I have to say I found it offensive but gave you the benefit of the doubt because I assumed the cultural differences you discussed.

Thank you for recognizing the issue and correcting it. I don't see it as back-pedaling. I see it as being an adult and a professional.

I'm extremely sarcastic by nature and find myself having to edit ruthlessly because of it. I have several readers who use a translator to read my posts so I'm sure there are still things that get misunderstood.

Lizard Wisdom · 2 years ago

That title certainly got our attention, though we definitely were not offended by it. We just assumed you were trying to get a point across.

The Internet is a strange beast. It certainly is a place where you have to be careful about what you say as there is so much cultural diversity online.

This was a great lesson for all bloggers. We think you handled yourself with class on this one. Good job!

James · 2 years ago

What is the C word? English is not my native language and I can see only "cunt" so is this the word and why is it THE C word?

NetCritics · 2 years ago

Think there are under 18's reading your blog, you c**t! :twisted:

Now how is that?

Nick · 2 years ago

Think you were right to edit the post, and although it wouldn't offend me (lived in Dublin for a while) I can see how it could offend other readers.
I did become a bit confused, until I found you're an Irish blogger, and totally understood what you meant.
First impressions count, and I'd be surprised if you didn't loose a few readers - but, good post btw.

LeGo · 2 years ago

A little bit too much Curb Your Enthusiasm?

Allyn Paul · 2 years ago

It's always best to keep your reputation as a business owner in mind. Good call on the edit! :cool:

Rhys · 2 years ago

I am like A.T., but the less of the editing, just annoyed a big UK blogger with my post calling him a rubbish author.

Humourless c**t.

Michael · 2 years ago

Yeah, that definitely got my attention. Glad you edited it.

Jacob · 2 years ago

It's very silly how one word can be so offensive in another country that speaks the same language.

But do you guys really say "tomahto?"

madringo · 2 years ago

To be fair, I'm Irish myself, and the word is used quite loosly in our society. I suppose - when you're called it often enough you grow somewhat immune to it :lol:

Developer · 2 years ago

i think this was all linkbait. :wink: :lol:

Randy Brown · 2 years ago

TIP: If you ever get an American girlfriend and you get into an argument, DONT drop the "C"-bomb ..

browie · 2 years ago

The American comments are right. For some reason the C-word is pretty bad but we say bitch on TV quite often.

great008 · 2 years ago

wash out your mouth john!! lol...keep up the good work mah man!!

Angel · 2 years ago

From Wikipedia:

"Cunt is used extensively in Scotland and Ireland in a non-derogatory way to simply refer to a person when no insult is intended."

Indra Diky · 2 years ago

You should be more careful next time :)

Wayne Liew · 2 years ago

It is true that in the online world, we sometimes have cultural crash but by all means, we tend to accept it since we know this is part of globalisation.

We need to accept each other's use of words (but not excessively vulgar). ONe word or two is fine but I guess not using any foul words will be the best.

kher Cheng Guan · 2 years ago

John cow, you did not offend your readers, it's your readers who have been offended. Remember what you wrote in "Our Blog Is Not Your Bitch". You said: "But is your blog public property? We think not. A blogger pays for his or her domain name, hosting, design and devotes time and effort in writing posts. They provide the public with yet another digital hangout, for free. So what does a reader do? They read, sometimes have discussions in the comments section and –well, there’s no and. Thats basically it, that’s all they do...." Not really. Yes, it is still your blog, but it's your READERS who DECIDE what you can or cannot write!

shy guy · 2 years ago

There's different cultural in the world...
Just dont use dirty words..

Charles Lau · 2 years ago

Oh you reminded me of my video reviews! People from UK seem to have difficulty understanding me speaking on the blog reviews on video... :)

Money Blue Book · 2 years ago

I find "tomahto" to be very offensive. I find such vegetablely motivated slurs to be inappropriate. It's "tomato".
-Raymond

Rockstar Laura Martin · 2 years ago

It's your blog and you can do what you want, just like I can call myself whatever I want... aka.. Rockstar
However I think that's one of the only words I would not use ;)

Still love your blog! Hoorah!

Forest Parks · 2 years ago

Oh my God!!!

I just posted a post with an amazingly similar title. Sorry if it seems like a rip off I swear it was a pur coincidence!!!

The C word is bad here in Canada too and as i'm English I sometimes wave my fist and scream it at people trying to run me over (I think I mentioned an incident in a previous comment here). I find the word very funny to use at certain times :)

jblu · 2 years ago

I did take offense at the word...but thanks for being considerate to those who share my view...And it pretty much looks like you didn't lose any readers due to the miscommunication.

bloggernoob · 2 years ago

Blogging shouldn't be taken too seriously. I know a lot of money is being clicked around but it really is about a bunch of dork fiddling with the computer. If its gets too square i want out.

vhxn.com · 1 year ago

Good Work Cow all your post are interesting :mrgreen: