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I think it would be good for the language if we try to "de-escalate" the usage of neutral-looking words that are currently considered offensive. Carefully re-in
by an_ko 11y ago
I think it would be good for the language if we try to "de-escalate" the usage of neutral-looking words that are currently considered offensive. Carefully re-introducing them when the tone is clearly not racist—like here—might be a good way to do that.
"Chinaman" feels like an excellent renaturalisation target, given it is borderline.
- crimsonalucard 11y agoAny man with a resume has a history, just like a word. You can't change history, but you can certainly falsify the resume.
- an_ko 11y agoI don't understand. Could you be direct?
- hobs 11y agoThe GP means that you can misrepresent the word but it does not change the meaning.
- stickfigure 11y agoThat's a queer claim to make.
- crimsonalucard 11y agoi see wut you did there.
- rue 11y agoLet’s leave that decision to those affected by the slur, shall we?