What makes a topic taboo for you and why?
957420
People make a topic taboo to me, not the topic by itself.
366591
i like talking about sex. of course there are times that just aren't appropriate and if you catch me in those times i'm gonna dis you bad. it's all about timing and getting her to open up. and guys don't ever start a pm with a sexual line unless you are married to the female cause you are gonna get iggied or played for a fool at best.
218135
I don't feel that it is taboo as much as it is something special. It is something that is almost enchanting. Two people become one in emotion and it is the most beautiful thing. I believe that it is better that it doesn't happen more often because I think that If you do it too often it begins to lose some of its meaning.
654872
I don't know.  I've noticed the same problem with some of my questions.  Maybe it's like someone said--if your questions aren't about sex, or hating someone or being pregnant, then people aren't interested.  :o)
226021
On one hand, I agree there is too much censorship in the world. What happened after Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" was ridiculous. We cannot pretend that people do not have private parts, or do not have sex. \n\nOn the other hand, I think that the entertainment industry goes way too far with graphic violence. I think that it does promote such behaviour, and that the industry does it only to boost profits. There is no thought about being socially responsible. Censorship there is necessary, I think. \n\nBTW, I think it's wrong to cuss, not because of the effect on the younger generation, but because it's just more pleasant when people do not curse. (I cuss all the time, of course).
136945
well rape is a touchy subject. i from experience was a rape victim and it is not something the person talk about. but when the time is right the person will tell u or you can let the person no that u care and ask and if they dont tell try to be understanding as to why she dont want to talk about it.
609276
why?you be a pervert?
681105
I think that people are less likely to engage in the acts that you are talking about (depraved or perverted sex) than you might think.  Some females do them and like them, but I think that most women will stick to their guns about where they draw the line in sex acts without worrying about the media.
1079438
It's difficult, many religious people are taught that even thinking about simple things from a non-religious perspective is heresy and sinful.  The key is understanding the taboos.  Taboos are like landmines in a conversation with a religious person, once you step on them the conversation is over or explodes into argument.  \n\nYou need to learn about the religion and its taboos, so you can avoid the red zone. \n\nFor example, with a Mulsim person you simply cannot be talking lightly about Mohammed.  Any type of joke about the Prophet is unacceptable.  Homosexuality is another issue that you should not bring up with a Muslim, you will not get anywhere and eveyrone will get very upset.\n\nWith Christians, you can poke a little fun at Jesus, and you can even talk about homosexuality.  Their taboos are more along the lines of claiming divinity.  Saying "I am my own god" or "Man created god" or "God is Dead" that sort of talk will usually get you a huge explosion of anger.  \n\nWith Jewish people it's persecution.  You cannot make light of any type of persecution of jews or israel.  Even if you think that people have a right to be angry at something israeli government did you need to word it very carefully and diplomaticlally, and attribute the actions to a specific person or political group rather than the entire country.  (ie:  I think that the policies of the Likud party have been unnecessarily cruel and opressive" rather than "Israel is cruel and opressive to the Palestinians") \n\nI'm not trying to push stereotypes; in my experience, these are the taboos that really exist in the various cultures, and in an argument or debate, it's best to avoid them.
678066
I guess that's the one to use for the perverts.  Adult content, targeting minors, and obscene/profane don't seem to work.  Good to know.  Sad that chatting is worse to them than the rest.\n\nI don't mind stupid, or even irreligious, but sick is offensive to me.\n\nI've been drinking Dr. Pepper, for the record.
750756
If you want to kill a conversation...then sure, talk about politics and religion (after life insurance is always a tricky topic).   \n\nBut...I flat out refuse to talk about a woman's hairdo or whether or not she looks fat in a particular article of clothing.  That is a no-win conversation that always leaves me wishing I had bought some after life insurance.
453059
Some of the questions I've seen on here are what I would call taboo - but they have been asked! I think a truly open society needs to be ready for all sorts of questions and the questioner needs to be ready to get challenged for his or her views and ideas.
126861
People are influenced by what they see and hear in the media, but who would make the decisions about what to ban and what should be allowed.  That gets difficult.  Not all people’s motives for censoring are pure.  On one hand, censoring could protect the young and vulnerable to negative ideas and could create a more accountable broadcasting that could help build a safer better world.  On the other hand, it could create a media environment that causes people to loose their ability to think freely and critically; a media where programming is based on marketing and only limited view points and ideas.  Where the masses are influenced to think and do what the people in power say. Something to think about, the benefits and drawbacks of censorship, and where and who draws the line?
456755
Its not inappropriate.  Many people often don’t like to discuss such things because they can’t really define why they support, or don’t support, a particular candidate.  They often don’t really understand the issues.  \n\nWhy get into a discussion when you can define your justifications of what you want to do?  Its easy to just say, “I don’t discuss politics.”
997410
alot of people are offended about it because they think it is something that belongs in the bedroom and in the dark... i personnally don't mind talking about it , infact we had a nice group conversation last night about sex. although i don't mind talking about it, i wouldn't go out and tell every stranger i met things i would or wouldn't do either-- i have to be friends with the person i am talking to.
437830
I don't think feet are taboo.  My ex-boyfriend had a foot fetish and it made things very interesting, not bad at all.  Everybody has their own "thing".  And anyway, that's why we get pedicures and wear sexy shoes, so our feet will be attractive.
1056254
oh i would love to go into that conversation but i wont. thats way too easy and i would probably just upset people... oh the temptation... the torture...lol