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Who even says “Indian” to describe Native Americans anymore?

One of my friends who is also native used that word to describe someone from a neighboring tribe and I genuinely thought he was talking about an Indian as in from India. No one says that for Native Americans anymore, at least not around here! It’s not only politically incorrect, but just plain incorrect. It’s outdated. He as a indigenous person should know that. Say indigenous or Native Americans, but don’t call us Indians anymore. It’s more offensive than being called “red” at this point. 😂

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Carver · 31-35, F

Yep, you definitely had a clique rolling over on you in here. The exact same thing has happened to me many times. From a bunch of obvious cronies ganging up on you to hearting each other’s replies to make it look like you’re all alone in this. All done in an attempt to bully you into submission. That’s exactly what it is. It’s really sad when people who are old enough to be fucking grandparents pull this kind of shit. They should all be ashamed of themselves. Again, I applaud you for standing your ground and not letting yourself be intimidated by them.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Carver Do you consider me to be ganging up and bullying? If so, please point any sentence I have typed that was hostile. All I was doing was pointing out that Native Americans do not speak with one voice on this issue. Nothing more.

Carver · 31-35, F

@DrWatson I personally don’t since I haven’t seen you exhibit any of that behavior here. Which begs the question: why would you think I’m referring to you?

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Carver I was just asking. And I admit that my response is in reaction to a few things that have been smoldering for a while. Some have to do with this particular thread, where it seems that for some, disagreement is equated with attacks. Tulip herself spoke to me in a way that I felt was condescending, saying she was glad I "could be reasonable", all based on the fact that I did not reply to one of her comments. And your assumption that a clique is somehow conspiring to heart each others' posts to create a deceptive impression bothers me. But also, I have been upset by how often, during the past few days, the word "old" has been used pejoratively, as if that is reason to dismiss someone. And that has surfaced again in this thread. So, I have gotten a little jumpy. Thank you for your reassurances.

Carver · 31-35, F

@DrWatson With the heart thing, I’m only going by my personal experiences as I have been attacked by a clique on a post several times myself. That’s usually one of the signs of a group attack. And I only brought up the old thing because I find that behavior particularly disgusting from older users who should know better at their age. Thank you as well for explaining your reasoning behind asking. I normally reply with something mean for people who seem to be jumping to conclusions but thanks to your explanation, I’m glad I didn’t now. Sorry for even considering that.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Carver And I now better understand what motivated your comment as well. Thank you.

MaryJanine · 70-79, F

@DrWatson You are the same age group as I am, and I consider you one of my friends - not OLD. A person's age on SW should not have anything to do with the subject of the post. Why can't we leave age out of it?

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@MaryJanine I agree! Sadly, sometimes, people use that word as a weapon, to imply that the opinions of our age group are irrelevant.

Thank you for your comment.

MaryJanine · 70-79, F

@DrWatson You are welcome. In my own family, I have a 63-year-old brother who moans about "how old he is", and a 52- year- old sister-in-law who complains, "My life is over."

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@MaryJanine My sister had neighbors across the street with whom they socialized a lot. I met them when I visited, and they were a lot of fun.

When the woman turned 50, she decided she was old. No more socializing. No more parties. Everyone thought it was rather strange.

MaryJanine · 70-79, F

@DrWatson As a kid, I grew up across the street with a widow woman who was between 70 and 80,and she used to cadge cigarettes from my mother. I can hear her French accent today: "June? This is Germaine, You got cigarette?" Of course, Mom always did.