It occurred to me recently that I find it more offensive when people use "oh gods" online instead of "oh god". I think it's just fine to say "oh god", without the capitalization, "oh God", there acknowledging that they are not referring to The One God (Or, The Singular Christian God), but any god of their choosing.
Still, I'm embarrassed, because I used to do the same thing. I guess it's a baby step into viewing other religions equally regardless of your actual beliefs.
As to why I find it more offensive. The answer is this: I think most of the people that say "oh gods" are 14 and haven't had a legitimate thought about gods or religion in their life. I doubt they believe in multiple gods, and so they shouldn't use it. Does this apply to atheists? Yes. In my book it does, but I'm not going to get upset, I just find it irritating.
I think it's funny when older men at bars approach me in conversation by appealing to my intelligence. Not by having an intelligent conversation with me, but by saying, "You strike me as an intelligent person".
My first thought is, "It's because I'm fat, isn't it?" He may or may not be genuinely interested in what's going on upstairs. As far as I can see, sometimes I set myself away from the kids my age and watch from a distance, putting me at a slight disadvantage when someone approaches me personally. I cannot retreat into the group because I'm obviously not participating, and I'm approachable enough that you can assume I'm not going reject anyone who talks to me.
Also, because I am overweight, have set myself away from the group to watch, and have probably been drinking, it is safe to assume I have low self-esteem; Being appealed to by an older, "mature", man is probably considered flattering.
The only thing is, I assume the man attempting to work his way into propositioning me can't strike a meaningful conversation with a mature woman his own age. He would rather gamble on preying on an slightly drunk, overweight girl his daughter's age who has low self-esteem. That strikes me more gross than the thought of 55-year-old penis.
I'm just saying.
I spent 12 hours today on the computer, reading webcomics. It was fabulous.