Thanks, didn’t mean to offend, just thought the article could explain it better then I could .
> The problem is that some people don't think well of some specific groups of people and whatever term is being used to refer to the specific group of people quickly becomes a Bad Word.
If a group of individuals actively find a word offensive and ask others not to use it, I think it’s generally kind to respect their request.
Word associations may change over time, and it’s great you have that insight. I don’t have a solution, other than recognizing the words we say invoke feelings in others. We live in the now.
Finding someone whom feels targeted by the word and is open to a conversation can help you understand why the word is harmful.
> The problem is that some people don't think well of some specific groups of people and whatever term is being used to refer to the specific group of people quickly becomes a Bad Word.
If a group of individuals actively find a word offensive and ask others not to use it, I think it’s generally kind to respect their request.
Word associations may change over time, and it’s great you have that insight. I don’t have a solution, other than recognizing the words we say invoke feelings in others. We live in the now.
Finding someone whom feels targeted by the word and is open to a conversation can help you understand why the word is harmful.