Should I change the nickname I use in a particular game. BEATA_POOF As you see it can mean beat-a-poof as well as just the silly nickname Beata Poof Im from Sweden and therefor I didnt completely understood the meaning of the word "poof" when I picked my name. I thought it was an old funny word for somebody whos is a little silly and clumsy :rolle: I hate prejudices and violence (if its not in some humoristic context) so I dont want to truly offend anyone or give the wrong impression of myself. Its a mess to change nick but if I hurt people I'll do it. Please someone I posted this topic earlier but got no replies. Hope someone can give me a hint. Thousand thanks in advance / Abe :help:
It can go either way. There will be some people who will be offended by it and some who won't. Generally, I don't think "poof" is super offensive anymore though. If you think it's a big concern then go ahead and change it. I don't think it's a big deal though. P.S. If you haven't gotten a reply on your thread, give it a bit of time, or post in it again to bring it back to the front page. Making multiple threads clutters the forums.
Thanks a lot. That was what I needed. I forgot to mention I meant it as a sort of invitation to beat me(in the game that is ), which makes me the poof. Now I think I have got the "weight impact " of the word and I've decided to keep it. I am very greatful you took your time for this. :thewave: / Abe ---------- Post added 23rd Mar 2013 at 10:05 AM ---------- ..and I sorry for spamming. Main reason for repost was rewriting it and change topic so it would better describe my problem. The origin topic was too general.
Brit/Aussie slang for a male homosexual, based on the permanant stretching of the anus that results from repeated anal sex, which causes farts to be emitted with a "pooft" sound rather than the usual, stacatto "bra-a-a-p". :badgrin:
Hi Dubliner Thanks for your efforts getting involved in this issue. This is just a last quick double check. Would you think the rest of the population of the British Isles generally considered the word poof as offensive/negative or "gay-cute-funny"? Also I wonder If i was totally wrong when used the word as "silly-clumsy", since Renge thought it was cute (until you stained it ) and Niko from US seemed ok with the word. Thanks again everyone
I think it is considered offensive in Ireland & the British Isles, on the same level as the word Queer, mainly as I think a Homophobic person says it in a derogatory way with the intent of it being Offensive to the gay person!
Okej, I think i've got the picture now. Im oc not homofobic but since other players dont know that, perhaps I should try change my nick after all. Thanks again. /abe
