Weirfan is JT homosexual ? I have no idea but that would have to be the comparison and even if he were then, IMO
He would probably not have that word in his lexicon
would never say it if it were ( probably receive even greater backlash)

I disagree with your statements. My sister is a lesbian and she and I had a conversation about terms that are derogatory to the LGBTQ community and she says they use them to and around others in that community all the time. It's when somebody says it to them and means it in a harsh way.
So, how do we know when it is o.k. and when it is not o.k. to use? If you are not in the community, don't use it. Simple.

      SVonhof

      That was my opinion and good to get an "inside " opinion/account from the community .

      and I agree with your last statement 100% ....which is why my first question was, is JT gay .

          Weirfan That was my opinion and good to get an "inside " opinion from the community .

          So, now I'm confused. Can I call @Spuzz a dillhole and it's not offensive because I'm a dillhole too? Have I got it right?

              sdandrea1

              I don't see pickles being persecuted ( although that hole is not nice) and fighting for their human rights , so you are good

                  johnnydoom Are you in the community? Not sure, but I think maybe Spuzz has the exclusive right to determine if you are or not 🙊

                  Spuzz said I was a dillhole, so........

                    sdandrea1 So, now I'm confused. Can I call @Spuzz a dillhole and it's not offensive because I'm a dillhole too? Have I got it right?

                    You can call me whatever you want because I am not a snowflake pussy
                    😉

                        4 days later

                        Hearing Ralph Lauren has dropped their sponsorship of JT following his derogatory, homophobic slur

                          Taki27

                          Likely due to the lawyers needing to make sure the paperwork is all correct. Everything seems to take longer in a covid environment

                              Sad that all it took was a single word. Not a good word to say, but still.

                              Had he not been in this tournament and in one of the leading groups, no cameras or mic's would have even picked it up and nobody would have been the wiser. But maybe that is the problem as well, that he has been doing that for years and it finally got picked up? Who knows.

                              Weirfan I wouldn’t be surprised either. Whether you think it’s fair or not, he should know you just cannot say things like that in today’s environment.

                                Weirfan

                                ... or they wanted to hold their finger to the wind just a little bit longer to see how much of a backlash their brand would take if they didn't. He was their highest visibility player - I'm not seeing too much of Tom Watson and Davis Love III. Maybe they didn't want to can him, and were hoping it would blow over?