richmondred01 2,237 #1 Posted January 12, 2021 I was just reading that certain words, terms and phrases will not longer be permitted on certain social media platforms. One of those words is “Tranny”. Now let’s all be very careful not to offend big tech and the snowflakes. 3 1 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,163 #2 Posted January 12, 2021 Had to go research why. Learned something. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #3 Posted January 12, 2021 she / her / it / this / oy smh 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #4 Posted January 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Had to go research why. Learned something. Yeah, photos would be inappropriate. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,428 #5 Posted January 12, 2021 This is so sad What's next? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,028 #6 Posted January 12, 2021 My research showed tranny is still a transmission. Now trannie, that's another issue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,697 #7 Posted January 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Had to go research why. Learned something. I did also, Wow I'll have to change my ways. I (previously) used it a lot...referring to transmissions of course! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #8 Posted January 12, 2021 What I can't figure out is WHY this stupid thread was started. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #9 Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Racinbob said: What I can't figure out is WHY this stupid thread was started. 1 hour ago, Racinbob said: A little levity in the non tractor related section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,038 #10 Posted January 12, 2021 An auctioneer used to say "transamission" As in "Needs a little work on the trans a mission" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #11 Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) Now there's a word that can mean two different things in the and besides trannie as in transmission. Over here a trannie can be a reference to a Ford Transit van or truck. I've had several conversations with members in the States about our use of the English language. Had to explain what a quid was last night. Slang for £1. I bet if I printed what the slang word is for a cigarette is over here, it would come up as ***. Edited January 12, 2021 by Stormin 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,163 #12 Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: I did also, Wow I'll have to change my ways. I (previously) used it a lot...referring to transmissions of course! We're not too old to learn and adapt, right? So we will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #13 Posted January 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stormin said: Now there's a word that can mean two different things in the and besides trannie as in transmission. Over here a trannie can be a reference to a Ford Transit van or truck. I've had several conversations with members in the States about our use of the English language. Had to explain what a quid was last night. Slang for £1. Or what is referred to as a cigarette in England. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #14 Posted January 12, 2021 I thought quid was a baby squonk. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,163 #15 Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Stormin said: I've had several conversations with members in the States about our use of the English language. Had to explain what a quid was last night. Slang for £1. While installing a new computer system for a bank in London I was explaining how to use some of the commands, in particular, how to reference file directories. In text it looked like this "c:root/documents/ledger/dailyjournal". I started by saying "See colon slash documents slash..." and had to stop because the room had cracked up laughing. Learned A LOT during that assignment! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #16 Posted January 12, 2021 I've never been into this politically correct stuff and ain't gonna start now. You can get away with a lot when your old.... 4 3 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,800 #17 Posted January 12, 2021 I learned the other day not to say she or her because someone might feel like a boy or a he some days. I don’t understand or agree. Anyway.. @richmondred01 you’re working on a unidrive huh? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #18 Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) amen ... errr - or ... awomen ... Edited January 12, 2021 by tom2p 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #19 Posted January 12, 2021 Just walk away Renee. This politically correct language thingy is just like the Metric System. It will never take over, but it will always be irritating. I know I can always use a 1/2" socket on a 13mm nut. You know who they should shoot, the guy that invented Metric Allen Wrenches. Shouldn't they be like Metric Norman Wrenches?? 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,509 #20 Posted January 13, 2021 Thanks for the heads up but I doubt that I'll change my way of speaking. If some one doesn't speak fluent "Gear Head" that's their problem. I will how ever be happy to translate once and only once if I happened to hurt their feelings. From there they can just get over it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #21 Posted January 13, 2021 Here's link to help empower you all to clean up your language. 🙈 🙉 🙊 https://www.adolescent.net/a/how-expanding-pc-language-helps-us-communicate-across-the-political-aisle 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,648 #22 Posted January 13, 2021 6 hours ago, roadapples said: I've never been into this politically correct stuff and ain't gonna start now. You can get away with a lot when your old.... I'm not politically correct and not quite as old as you. Better watch out they want to do away with "Roadapples" next. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,593 #23 Posted January 13, 2021 Norm, Aren't you forgetting we also used to listen to our favourite radio programmes on a tranny, short for transistor radio. I love language, the difference in meaning between words based on context or even emphasis when spoken. I don't agree so much with the PC brigade as just making a word wrong because it might upset a minority is plain wrong. Plus so many people get "offended" on behalf of other people, when those people probably wouldn't give a damn. Mick 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
305 380 #24 Posted January 13, 2021 what really offends me is people that get easily offended over the use of a word that they now say has a different meaning . Tranny has meant transmission to me...and many others for many years i am offended that they took our word....where to i go to complain about that? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,985 #25 Posted January 14, 2021 My brother blew a tranny on the highway yesterday. Fluid was everywhere! Then the cops gave him a ride. Are we allowed to say "ride"? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
