I know I really ought not to bite here, but you ARE aiming to cause offence...

So you've just contradicted yourself.

Banter is only banter if both people take it as such. If someone quite clearly signals that it is not, then to a) continue and b) still claim it as banter is a cretinous act for a human being, and is tantamount to bullying.

Other forms of bullying include name calling, arguing others into submission, manipulation, gossip/false gossip, lies, saying certain words that trigger a reaction from a past event and mocking. It can be used as a tool to conceal shame or anxiety or to boost self esteem: by demeaning others, the abuser him/herself feels empowered.

You're welcome...

Posted By: Arganth, Oct 18, 10:13:03