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swirlie · 31-35
I haven't seen that either, but I have used the word "English" many times in reference to the language itself on this website, but it never occurred to me that someone might think I was referring to the British.
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swirlie · 31-35
@Bootsiebaby
Ok, I just looked at it... When I read the dialogue that followed, it never occurred to me that what was said could be taken as a direct anti-British movement, just because the person involved said "English P****".
The person involved was being accused apparently, of not using correct English or correct English grammar, not sure... But I was taking the response from her to be more in line with his anal issues regarding the language, than about any suggestion pointing toward anti-British issue she might have.
I'm not saying that it wasn't anti-British, I'm just saying that my perception of what was said at first-read did not inspire a thought of any anti-British intent. That possibility never occurred to me until I read your complaint.
Ok, I just looked at it... When I read the dialogue that followed, it never occurred to me that what was said could be taken as a direct anti-British movement, just because the person involved said "English P****".
The person involved was being accused apparently, of not using correct English or correct English grammar, not sure... But I was taking the response from her to be more in line with his anal issues regarding the language, than about any suggestion pointing toward anti-British issue she might have.
I'm not saying that it wasn't anti-British, I'm just saying that my perception of what was said at first-read did not inspire a thought of any anti-British intent. That possibility never occurred to me until I read your complaint.
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swirlie · 31-35
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Oh I agree with you! There is no need to use the word "English" in a derogatory context. What you are saying is very true, in that a language reference is most definitely racist. Try using any other language reference and that racial bias stands out to be even more obvious.
What tends to hide the anti-British slant however, is that we are all speaking English here on SW and when someone then says "English P****", it tends to get hidden from the subliminal aspect of English also being the language in use at the time of the conversation. No excuse, just a possible unjustifiable reason for the subliminal slander.
Oh I agree with you! There is no need to use the word "English" in a derogatory context. What you are saying is very true, in that a language reference is most definitely racist. Try using any other language reference and that racial bias stands out to be even more obvious.
What tends to hide the anti-British slant however, is that we are all speaking English here on SW and when someone then says "English P****", it tends to get hidden from the subliminal aspect of English also being the language in use at the time of the conversation. No excuse, just a possible unjustifiable reason for the subliminal slander.
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swirlie · 31-35
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The only feature I am aware of, is "Best Answer" which is a user-selection found along the base of each post.
I am not asking for that, but I appreciate the gesture of good-will!
I was going to suggest to the Queen Bee however, that they install another user-selection connected directly to PayPal for those who want to donate directly to my outstanding VISA balance as an alternative to BA.. 😆Cheers!
The only feature I am aware of, is "Best Answer" which is a user-selection found along the base of each post.
I am not asking for that, but I appreciate the gesture of good-will!
I was going to suggest to the Queen Bee however, that they install another user-selection connected directly to PayPal for those who want to donate directly to my outstanding VISA balance as an alternative to BA.. 😆Cheers!
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