Can something be offensive if its a statement of fact ?  If you believe it is (under definition #3), then his remarks to me were just as offensive - as they caused me much displeasure and resentment. So please dress him down as well.

Main Entry: 1of·fen·sive  
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈfen(t)-siv, especially for 1 ˈä-ˌfen(t)-, ˈȯ-\
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1564
1 a: making attack : aggressive b: of, relating to, or designed for attack <offensive weapons> c: of or relating to an attempt to score in a game or contest ; also : of or relating to a team in possession of the ball or puck
2: giving painful or unpleasant sensations : nauseous , obnoxious <an offensive odor>
3: causing displeasure or resentment <offensive remarks>
of·fen·sive·ly adverb
of·fen·sive·ness noun

On Jan 9, 2009, at 5:55 PM, Doug Cutting wrote:

robert engels wrote:
You are a moron.  And I don't mean that in a offensive way - I am using the secondary definition.
*2**:* a very stupid person

That's still offensive and totally unacceptable here.  Please refrain from making ad-hominem remarks and stick to discussing the issues.

Thanks,

Doug

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