I still don't understand in what context you define your post, but my understanding of the word "puta" is more in line with RD's understanding.
It doesn't really matter whether or not you intended to be offensive. I'm not sure how the word "whore" in any sentence to a non-spanish speaking person can be taken anything but offensive, but I'm done with this topic.
I think you get the jist of what I'm saying. Let's not beat a dead horse, ok?
Thanks,
Teenah