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Midsstudent

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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #120 on: 20 January 2015, 01:27:22 pm »
Yeah, I take no issue with the word. I do take issue with how it is used at times, but when someone is that disrespectful it doesnt matter which words they choose, they are an arse no matter what.
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DustedWithSugar

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« Reply #121 on: 20 January 2015, 02:10:39 pm »
I'm calling myself prostitute. I prefer this than "working girl" which for me is just very nice euphemism. I'm not ashamed of this work. Until you start doing this you won't have idea how hard it can be, so when I think about time when I was working in retail I don't feel bad about myself.
It's just a word - we are giving it actual meaning. For me prostitute must be smart, detail oriented and well organised lady who runs her own business. It's something to be proud about.
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« Reply #122 on: 02 February 2015, 01:51:36 am »
I like the term 'sex worker' myself. If I watch a news report on, for example, Peter Sutcliffe or Steve Wright, I feel uncomfortable when the victims are referred to as 'Prostitutes' as opposed to sex workers. It feels 'different' when you hear it said on Civvy street somehow.

I find that Clients really dislike the word also.  :-\
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Midsstudent

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« Reply #123 on: 02 February 2015, 04:33:19 pm »
'Working girl' or 'Sex worker' would be less sensational and more respectful. After all, we're just doing a job like everyone else. I do think the word is used in the media intentionally to put us in a negative light. If a shop worker gets murdered etc they don't put 'SHOP WORKER KILLED' on the front page.
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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #124 on: 02 February 2015, 09:24:40 pm »
I prefer 'sex worker' Most clients seem to prefer 'escort'. I'm not offended by much though and frequently refer to myself with my friends as a 'Ho' or 'Whoooere' (insert northern accent) not through lack of respect for myself but in much the same way that homosexuals and ethnic minorities might take an offensive term and turn it round to use for themselves. Language is just that - language. I'm mainly offended when I detect that offence or lack of respect is intended but then we are all different xxxx  :)
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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #125 on: 03 February 2015, 12:07:37 am »
Quote from: Fabulassie on 20 January 2015, 10:07:14 am
I sometimes make a point of using the word "prostitute" when defining boundaries with a client who seems to have gotten a bit confused. As in, "Oh, no, I don't think going for lunch sometime would be a very good idea. Most prostitutes tend to prefer to keep work and business separate."

I say this to lol
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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #126 on: 03 February 2015, 10:32:25 am »
Quote from: Phoenix on 02 February 2015, 01:51:36 am
I find that Clients really dislike the word also.  :-\

Some do, but some men are excited by it and I use it a lot for that reason.
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Erotic flower

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« Reply #127 on: 03 February 2015, 11:02:22 am »
Id prefer any version of sex worker than traffic warden !
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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #128 on: 12 April 2017, 10:41:19 pm »
Hi,
I work with some other girls and the other day made a joke about prostitutes. They got all funny saying we are not prostitutes. Well we are by definition.
Just wondered if anyone else feels this way and does not like being called a prostitute.
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mature helen

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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #129 on: 12 April 2017, 11:29:42 pm »
I dont find it offensive in the slightest.
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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #130 on: 12 April 2017, 11:31:17 pm »
Not bothered at all.I sell my fanny for a living ergo I'm a prostitute.I prefer sex worker overall but no I don't find prossie or prostitute offensive.
I don't really like the word whore but that's because I find when people use that term they spit it out as a term of offense.
I think some women get upset about it because they associate the word prostitute with street workers,they don't get that just because you may call yourself an escort and you charge more it's still the same thing at the end of the day! ::)
« Last Edit: 12 April 2017, 11:32:53 pm by BibiofLeeds »
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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #131 on: 12 April 2017, 11:33:25 pm »
If you do admin and type letters in an office you are a secretary. If you work in a store you are a sales assistant. If you sell or rent out your body for cash you are a prostitute. I know what I am but agree there are some people even in this job who hate the word.
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« Reply #132 on: 12 April 2017, 11:38:10 pm »
It is like builders are builders and sex workers are labled prostitutes.  It doesn't bother me as am for real. Now if I gave this up and was called it would bother me.
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Re: the term prostitute?
« Reply #133 on: 12 April 2017, 11:47:45 pm »
Since it's been done before I've merged it, even though the existing thread is quite old :).

As I've said further up, I'm baffled at the idea anybody who is a prostitute would object to being called a prostitute. I can understand objecting to somebody's tone or intention if they were deliberately being rude or derogatory, but that's nothing to do with the word and everything to do with the context.

I hate 'escort' but probably because I associate it with deluded punters who don't like thinking of themselves as punters. And twee, 'fun' euphemisms like 'floozy' and 'harlot' give me the fucking rage :D.
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« Reply #134 on: 12 April 2017, 11:59:00 pm »
Quote from: BibiofLeeds on 12 April 2017, 11:31:17 pm
Not bothered at all.I sell my fanny for a living ergo I'm a prostitute.I prefer sex worker overall but no I don't find prossie or prostitute offensive.
I don't really like the word whore but that's because I find when people use that term they spit it out as a term of offense.
I think some women get upset about it because they associate the word prostitute with street workers,they don't get that just because you may call yourself an escort and you charge more it's still the same thing at the end of the day! ::)

I like your style. :)
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