Intentional foul on throw-in

[Adam]

Originally Posted by habram

Just keep in mind , and be watching very closely

If the thrower sticks the ball out across the plane , the defender may
touch the ball , knock it out of the hands or cause a held ball situation

Yep, or even a common foul.

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

It's offensive based on the context of its use. But the word alone, unlike certain curse words and racial epitaphs, is not offensive in and of itself.

I agree BNR. I was not offended that I called myself that name. Others however were and I will take into consideration others feelings above my own even if we dissagree. i will have to be care full when I use the word nerd as well.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by habram

Just keep in mind , and be watching very closely

If the thrower sticks the ball out across the plane , the defender may
touch the ball , knock it out of the hands or cause a held ball situation

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Yep, or even a common foul.

Or even incidentally contact the thrower-in.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AKOFL

I agree BNR. I was not offended that I called myself that name. Others however were and I will take into consideration others feelings above my own even if we dissagree. i will have to be care full when I use the word nerd as well.

Very rarely is the object of the word's use the person who is offended when it comes to this particular word.
The offense is the same as when the President said his bowling skills would put him in the Special Olympics (yes, it's a paraphrase). He was exhibiting self-deprecating humor, but at the expense (inadvertently) of a significant portion of our population.

I'm not saying which side of this fence I'm on, just explaining the fence.

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Very rarely is the object of the word's use the person who is offended when it comes to this particular word.
The offense is the same as when the President said his bowling skills would put him in the Special Olympics (yes, it's a paraphrase). He was exhibiting self-deprecating humor, but at the expense (inadvertently) of a significant portion of our population.

I'm not saying which side of this fence I'm on, just explaining the fence.

I get that and respect that Snaq. Just trying to lighten the mood a bit. Life is serious enough as it is. BTW His bowling isn't the only thing that qualifies him.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AKOFL

I get that and respect that Snaq. Just trying to lighten the mood a bit. Life is serious enough as it is. BTW His bowling isn't the only thing that qualifies him.

Fair enough, I didn't mean to pile on. I think I'm a bit crabby today; channeling my inner Walter Mathau.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by AKOFL

When I use the word nerd.

Hey. I find that offensive. If you give me a few minutes I'll use my nifty slide rule and tell you the percentage of posts that contain offensive words in this thread.

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Hey. I find that offensive. If you give me a few minutes I'll use my nifty slide rule and tell you the percentage of posts that contain offensive words in this thread.

You will need more than a few minutes. Since I'm slow, can you guys tell me how you quote just part of a persons post. How do you highlight it as well. I'm such a beginner and you guys are so much cooler than me.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'm no Sergeant in the PC police.

The Sergeant is the guy on the right.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AKOFL

You will need... more ...guys ... cooler than me.

Just hit the "quote" button. You can then delete whatever you want out of the post. If you highlight a word, you can then click on B, for example, to make it bold.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Just hit the "quote" button. You can then delete whatever you want out of the post. If you highlight a word, you can then click on B, for example, to make it bold. Did all of you know that I'm a stupid idiot?

And you can even change what the poster really said.

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Just hit the "quote" button. You can then delete whatever you want out of the post. If you highlight a word, you can then click on B, for example, to make it bold.

I feel cooler allready. Not just because I live in AK.

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

And you can even change what the poster really said.

LMAO. Good stuff.