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Old 04-20-2012, 10:35 AM
 
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I feel sad for folks who think everyone else needs to "lighten up".
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Old 04-20-2012, 10:38 AM
 
Location: NH
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I feel sad for those that take life so seriously
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Old 04-20-2012, 10:39 AM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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I feel sad for those devoid of a sense of humor.
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Old 04-20-2012, 10:41 AM
 
Location: Miami, Florida
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This is brought to you right on your TV by the same liberal groups who brought you punishment by politically or sexual correct speech> of course it only applies when they are offended or want to sue as usual.
Hello,

What in the heck are you talking about, my buddy boy?
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Old 04-20-2012, 10:59 AM
 
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Isn't this sexual harassment in the work place?

Thought this would be an interesting thread.
It is harassment but you'll be ridiculed if you actually say anything about it.

Whites don't complain about racism and men don't complain about sexism.

It upsets the narrative if one of the oppressors is actually victimized by the oppressed. The left can't have that that kind of thing upsetting their worldview.

True story, several years ago I worked with a guy who had a girl in a bikini as his screensaver on his work computer and one day it was gone. He told me that he was ordered to take it down. So I went to the HR lady at the office and mentioned this woman who had a screensaver of a bunch of half naked men in skimpy firemens costumes and she just laughed at me. This is the same woman who ordered my friend to change his screensaver. But she thought the idea of anybody being offended by a woman doing the exact same thing was just silly.
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Old 04-20-2012, 11:03 AM
 
Location: in Mary Ann and Ginger's hut
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only sue if they have money. Obtaining a judgement, and collecting it are two very different things
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Old 04-20-2012, 11:07 AM
 
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It is harassment but you'll be ridiculed if you actually say anything about it.

Whites don't complain about racism and men don't complain about sexism.

It upsets the narrative if one of the oppressors is actually victimized by the oppressed. The left can't have that that kind of thing upsetting their worldview.

True story, several years ago I worked with a guy who had a girl in a bikini as his screensaver on his work computer and one day it was gone. He told me that he was ordered to take it down. So I went to the HR lady at the office and mentioned this woman who had a screensaver of a bunch of half naked men in skimpy firemens costumes and she just laughed at me. This is the same woman who ordered my friend to change his screensaver. But she thought the idea of anybody being offended by a woman doing the exact same thing was just silly.
One of my employees approached me last year about a calendar hanging in one of the open-space areas of the office. He said that it offended him that there were biblical quotes as captions to the pictures used to depict each month. Truthfully, I was perplexed, but I consulted with my HR folks to see if there was indeed a problem with the offending calendar.

In the end, HR determined that it was best for the calendar to be removed, although they didn't cite any specific reason other than to appease the offendee. This guy was one of the more "unfortunate hire's" that we made over the years. Luckily he left us to pursue another career, as he was more of the rabble-rousing type who constantly complained about everything. I don't think the calendar actually offended him, I just think he was looking for something to complain about.
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Old 04-20-2012, 11:12 AM
 
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True story, several years ago I worked with a guy who had a girl in a bikini as his screensaver on his work computer and one day it was gone. He told me that he was ordered to take it down. So I went to the HR lady at the office and mentioned this woman who had a screensaver of a bunch of half naked men in skimpy firemens costumes and she just laughed at me. This is the same woman who ordered my friend to change his screensaver. But she thought the idea of anybody being offended by a woman doing the exact same thing was just silly.
Well this HR professional was very, very wrong, and I highly doubt HER boss or professional peers would agree with her actions.

That said, open, sexualized conversation in the workplace by anyone is inappropriate and should be discouraged. Also, dick jokes are funny.
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Old 04-20-2012, 11:14 AM
 
Location: bold new city of the south
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Default women at work making penis jokes, should i sue?

Actually, if I remember correctly, it is not harrassment unless you tell them it offends you. Then, if they say it again, it is harrassment.

When you sue, crank up the pressure. Tell them that junk won't fly. Give them the shaft. Keep that knob turned up to full volume.

Good luck, Mr. Johnson.
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Old 04-20-2012, 11:39 AM
 
Location: Free From The Oppressive State
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Why do people feel it is appropriate to speak in a vulgar manner in the workplace?
Finally.

After so many posts, someone asks a valid question.
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