Netiquette

["Phemister, George - AFN" <PHEMISG@tc.gc.ca>]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<It was not my intention to accuse Sachelle of being a
racist, nor do I believe this to be the case. Nevertheless,
it remains my contention that the term "Jap" is a racist
slang term. Furthermore, I respectfully suggest that if any
of you were invited to speak at a Japanese event, you would
not cast yourself in the best light if you continually
referred to the event particpants "Japs."  Food for thought:
just because a certain term does not personally offend you,
does that necessarily mean it will not offend anyone else?

It was not my intent to create mountains out of mole hills;
it was my intent to keep the QList a friendly place where
members and visitors alike will feel welcome and will not be
offended (kind of along the same line that profanity is
unnecessary).  RIP

GregJ>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...

Nicely put.