Posted February 10, 2012 Dick is a common name. In Australia, we actually have an electronics store called 'Dick Smith' so I would hardly think that it's offensive in that context. coltzen if Homo was offensive I don't think our species would be named Homo Sapiens :/ Share this post Link to post
Posted February 10, 2012 I have a question. I started a lineage called Brony, based on My Little Pony. Most of the names of the ponies in the show are cutsie names, some based on pastry names, etc. My daughter and I both have accounts. We live in Southern California, but we are HUGE Anglophiles. One of our favorite puddings from England is called Spotted Dick. She wants to name her Brony dragons "Spotted Dick Brony' and "Treacle Tart Brony" which is another of our favorite desserts from England. I told her I wasn't sure, because the word 'dick" has other connotations here. But since Dragon Cave is international, and it IS a legitimate dessert in England, may my daughter call her dragon that? Please let me know. I did ask rubyshoes, she said it might not fly, but to ask here for another opinion. I'd like to think it would be ok, because 'dick" is not a naughty word in England, there it is a common boys name. Then there is "willy", which DOES mean the male appendage in England, yet is a common name here. AND.... 'Bloody" IS a swear in England, a bad one, and yet I see dragons with that in their name all the time. Might that not offend all those people in England that play here? And then, there is the previous 'cock' argument at the beginning of this thread. Bottom line is, my daughter loves English desserts, and is a big Pony fan, especially Pinki Pie, who works in a bakery. She wants to name her dragons after her favorite desserts. I just want to make sure her dragons won't get killed if she does. You all see what I'm getting at. Fuzzbucket made a good point in the TLQ thread You mean - you couldn't name a dragon for Dick Turpin ? Dick Tracey ? Dick Van Dyke ?? WEIRD... (quote from fuzzbucket). And since earlier in the thread, it says "cock" can be used, then I think "dick" should be ok as well, especially in the context of a dessert name. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks. She did name them. I'm going to go register them now on the Brony Lineage thread. And thank you again. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 12, 2012 Dick is a common name. Most of the previous listed names are acceptable. Please remember it is usually in the context you use the name in. If you are not sure, if it sounds dirty, if you wouldn't say it in public do not use it as a name. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Hey, I haven't got it on a dragon since I wanted to check first, but would "Dead Sexy in a Mini skirt" be deemed inappropriate? It's a joke within the anime community from something the voice actor for Edward Elric said when asked to say something nice about his character's nemesis in the show. Thanks Edited February 19, 2012 by Wanderer Share this post Link to post
Posted February 19, 2012 Hey, I haven't got it on a dragon since I wanted to check first, but would "Dead Sexy in a Mini skirt" be deemed inappropriate? It's a joke within the anime community from something the voice actor for Edward Elric said when asked to say something nice about his character's nemesis in the show. Thanks _Z_ has said before that "sexy" is allowed. So I'd think "Dead Sexy in a Mini skirt" would be fine. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 19, 2012 Hey guys! Do you think the name "Penetrate" is appropriate? I understand it has suggestive meanings, but I was thinking more of a weapon stabbing. I currently have it on a purple dorsal, but I am wondering if the fact that it wasn't taken means that someone went inactive or it was recently killed. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 26, 2012 Penetrate is fine as long as it is not linked to any sexually descriptive words. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) I just got a 4th gen bronze tinsel from that one with the naughty F-word code, and want to name it accordingly. I was thinking of the the name "WhatTheHell" but not sure it will fly. Please let me know. Thanks Edited February 28, 2012 by Riverwillows Share this post Link to post
Posted March 1, 2012 Thanks Z! I also got the name Tardy today, I hope TJ doesn't think its a bad word. I know it means "late" but to some, a tard is offensive Share this post Link to post
Posted March 1, 2012 Nothing wrong with Tardy. Tardy =/= Tard and tardy does just mean late. :3 Share this post Link to post
Posted March 1, 2012 I picked up an egg with an amusing code. I don't know that i want to keep the egg, as the lineage is messier than I really want, but if I trade it, can I mention the word in the code or not? I may freeze it and just name it The Beetle, too. So, what's the word on the word? Share this post Link to post
Posted March 1, 2012 (Thanks for the poke! Posting here so people can see a mod answered it. :3 ) Dung would be fine in a name. (I like The Beetle, lol.) =p Share this post Link to post
Posted March 1, 2012 (Thanks for the poke! Posting here so people can see a mod answered it. :3 ) Dung would be fine in a name. (I like The Beetle, lol.) =p Thank you, Sock! lol Share this post Link to post
Posted March 15, 2012 Do you guys think the name 'Cocky' is fine? I meant it in the arrogant way but I dunno if it would be considered offensive. Share this post Link to post
Posted March 15, 2012 On the first page, cock (as long as it is not linked to any sexually descriptive words) was discussed and decided it was ok so cocky should be fine as well Share this post Link to post
Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) On the first page, cock (as long as it is not linked to any sexually descriptive words) was discussed and decided it was ok so cocky should be fine as well Woo, thanks! Edited March 15, 2012 by Varekis Share this post Link to post
Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Name of dragon: Valdrin Link of dragon: http://dragcave.net/lineage/MLKse I tried to name him Valdrin but it won't let me? just gives me a warning about if the name is inappropriate what will happen. Why can't i name him this? -changed to lineage link - ruby Edited March 24, 2012 by rubyshoes Share this post Link to post
Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Name of dragon: Valdrin Link of dragon: [view/MLKse[/url] I tried to name him Valdrin but it won't let me? just gives me a warning about if the name is inappropriate what will happen. Why can't i name him this? The name is probably taken if you can't put it in. I'd suggest another name. Edited March 24, 2012 by rubyshoes Share this post Link to post
Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) I just got a 4th gen bronze tinsel from that one with the naughty F-word code, and want to name it accordingly. I was thinking of the the name "WhatTheHell" but not sure it will fly. Please let me know. Thanks Why not name it "What The F-Bomb"? On the first page, cock (as long as it is not linked to any sexually descriptive words) was discussed and decided it was ok so cocky should be fine as well So why then did TJ once kill a chicken named "I Like Cocks"? (To be fair, he later revived it when the owner convinced him it was an honest mistake, as many German-English dictionaries give "cock" as the first and foremost translation of the German word for "rooster".) I also have a question. Would it be okay to name a dragon something that is more than just a subtle hint towards sexual activities between two male teenagers? What about a different language (German)? Edited March 24, 2012 by olympe Share this post Link to post
Posted March 24, 2012 Some times it is not the name its self that is inappropriate, but what is added to the name that changes it to unacceptable. (As in "I Like Cocks".) Re: name a dragon something that is more than just a subtle hint towards sexual activities between two male teenagers? Without knowing the name I can not give an answer, I would suggest pm'ing a mod first. Share this post Link to post
Posted March 28, 2012 I've seen variations of both of those names on dragons, so I think they'd be okay. Share this post Link to post
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