I agree completely, Peter. I specifically used that "slur" in place of the word "Communists" which I almost never miss an opportunity at, specifically because of your outstanding professionalism and my being fairly sure you would not miss the opportunity.
Even if you had not replied to my use of such irrespecutful "slang" I planned th…
I agree completely, Peter. I specifically used that "slur" in place of the word "Communists" which I almost never miss an opportunity at, specifically because of your outstanding professionalism and my being fairly sure you would not miss the opportunity.
Even if you had not replied to my use of such irrespecutful "slang" I planned this comment.
As the language on both sides has sunken farther than I ever considered even remotely possible, we really do need to double our efforts at gentle persuasion to resist such use among our groups in general discussion, as there doesn't seem any hope on the other side whose regular activity is projection.
While there is a time and a place for satirical and sarcastic use of language to make a contrarian point, it is always vital that our otherwise noble intentions not be overcome by any lack of subtlety, nuance, or context.
My counsel to you would be extremely cautious and deliberate about such tactics. They can boomerang on you quite easily.
(I would also respectfully ask that such "teachable moments" not be employed here. I'm old enough to remember old school bulletin boards where "thread hijack" was considered extremely gauche.)
I agree completely, Peter. I specifically used that "slur" in place of the word "Communists" which I almost never miss an opportunity at, specifically because of your outstanding professionalism and my being fairly sure you would not miss the opportunity.
Even if you had not replied to my use of such irrespecutful "slang" I planned this comment.
As the language on both sides has sunken farther than I ever considered even remotely possible, we really do need to double our efforts at gentle persuasion to resist such use among our groups in general discussion, as there doesn't seem any hope on the other side whose regular activity is projection.
While there is a time and a place for satirical and sarcastic use of language to make a contrarian point, it is always vital that our otherwise noble intentions not be overcome by any lack of subtlety, nuance, or context.
My counsel to you would be extremely cautious and deliberate about such tactics. They can boomerang on you quite easily.
(I would also respectfully ask that such "teachable moments" not be employed here. I'm old enough to remember old school bulletin boards where "thread hijack" was considered extremely gauche.)