Use of derogatory terms

[Jim O]

Everyone who has not done so, please familiarize yourself with the site's Rules and Regulations. Specifically, I point to the following "Racist references will not be tolerated.".

On several recent occasions I have dealt with the term "Jap" or "Japs" in reference to Japanese people. While it was acceptable and common parlance in the World War II era, it is not so today. Please do not use it unless it is to directly quote something where it is then historically relevant. In that situation I would liken it to Mark Twain's books. I wouldn't edit out the "n word" but I also would not write it today.

[TRDG]

Thanks Jim, a very good tip here!!

One question (not really, you know me by now!!) the term "Rusky" is good to go though, would'nt it?

Cheers, thanks for the reminder Jim.

Tom Young

[cyberia]

Originally Posted by TRDG

Thanks Jim, a very good tip here!!

One question (not really, you know me by now!!) the term "Rusky" is good to go though, would'nt it?

Cheers, thanks for the reminder Jim.

Tom Young

The best rule of thumb, Tom, is to address other nationalities on the site as you would face to face. If you wouldn't call stranger on the street by a National nickname, why would you here?

Its not a matter of PC, but rather respect.

[Jim O]

Originally Posted by cyberia

Its not a matter of PC, but rather respect.

Thank you Paul. I was looking for those words.

People,

Let's use some common sense here. That's all I ask.

I don't plan to make a list. It's like the late Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said of pornography:

I shall not today attempt further to define the kinds of material I understand to be embraced within that shorthand description; and perhaps I could never succeed in intelligibly doing so. But I know it when I see it...

For example, most Americans are used to being referred to as Yanks. Not a derogatory term. Britons are accustomed to being referred to as "Brits". Probably not derogatory. Australians call themselves "Aussies" and their land is "Oz". Also probably not derogatory. On the other hand Poles are not not Pollacks.

Like I said, common sense.

[Geek44]

Excellent moderation folks...this is why I'll keep coming back here.
Most Aussies (maybe even all) don't mind being called Aussies, colonials or even bread thieves...just to clarify. Just don't call us 'late for dinner'.

[TRDG]

Sorry guys, I'm thinking like this, pardon if I offend, I an posting on a game thread, be it a computer enemy or a real player "playing" against me...., either one people will read it.


I will attack the Rusky squad over in hex B, using my LMG, then follow up with an assault.

NOT, Hey there you rusky new member, how is it going....... glad to see you join the site!!

thoughts gentlemen?

I SHOULD use RUSSIAN squad or R squad......?? sorry guys, just trying to make sure here!!

[cyberia]

Tom, I have no doubt you intend no disrespect. However, I have heard that very same ethnic slang used as a slur.

If you are permitted to use it, we set the stage for others to use it. And if we we allow that one, then why not others? Before long the Mods here will be cleaning up one post after another and not very happy about it.

An international forum where often sensitive subjects are up for discussion is a fragile environment. We intend to handle it with care.

I think we are clear on this, yes?

[Commander Waffle]

Just to throw a little "non-seriousness" into this thread (understandably why though)...can I still be waffle?

Just throwin' it out there...

[cyberia]

Originally Posted by Commander Waffle

Just to throw a little "non-seriousness" into this thread (understandably why though)...can I still be waffle?

Just throwin' it out there...

Trev, you will always be waffle.

[Commander Waffle]

Originally Posted by cyberia

Trev, you will always be waffle.

..I hate pasta..