(for reference, read Obsidian's Post on PromiscuityI hate the word slut- it is a hate word and gives more insight to the character of the speaker than the person they are calling it
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diction matterschilde_of_fateAugust 18 2008, 21:16:59 UTC
Actually, by definition you can't. If you are not monogamous (or virginal), you are promiscuous. period. If you go by the facts. My point is that promiscuous is an objective description, not a judgment. "Slut" is a subjective negative judgment. It is a hate word. People need to use the right word. Promiscuous is not a bad word. And we shouldn't treat it that way. (In my opinion promiscuity is bad when it involves dishonesty and betrayal.)
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but it's a good word definition post on your part
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By the way, I LOVE your icon :)
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