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Is not a strawman if GIMP changed it's name, this would effect world users. There is a very odd prudishness in the US. Is somewhat the same in the UK, but the U
by emayljames 7y ago
Is not a strawman if GIMP changed it's name, this would effect world users. There is a very odd prudishness in the US. Is somewhat the same in the UK, but the US turns that knob full crank.
- true_religion 7y agoI think I’d you were to compare countries of the world, you would find Western Europe to be unusual in its lack of prudishness. In Europe you are free to do things and not be judged outside your microcosm communities standard. In the US, everyone eventually gets judged by mainstream standards. I would guess that Europe’s history of sectarian violence and war, has lead to this pervasive non judge mental attitude with regards subcultures.
- emayljames 7y agoGreat point. I'd also add that in the US, individuals that consider themselves to be religous is much higher, by a high margin. As the commenter just above me points out, there are many english names of things that are "rude" words in other countries. Edit: Latin America doesn't have that prudishness.
- anthk 7y ago>Edit: Latin America doesn't have that prudishness. As an Spaniard, I am sure they are a lot more prude than us, by experience.