Damn, that's some faint praise - Page 5

issybird · 05-25-2022, 10:14 AM

I go back and forth on whether or not it’s worth engaging here anymore, as the willful I misunderstanding/misattributions persist. So I’ll limit it to saying that what has offended here is not the quote itself, but that the word “offended” was used to described those who thought it a poor choice and the discussion/attack continued from there.

And, just saying, using the word “honey” to address those with whom you disagree, especially with its gender connotations in this discussion, is demeaning and patronizing. Whether deliberate or not, I can’t say.

issybird · 05-25-2022, 10:16 AM

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And you know what, while I generally don’t feel as if I need to have the last word, in this case I’m taking it and closing the thread. Kobo has been left far behind and this has been far too personal at times. Anyone can feel free to start a similar discussion in P&R if they’d like.

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05-25-2022, 10:14 AM	#61
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,229 Karma: 222235366 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	I go back and forth on whether or not it’s worth engaging here anymore, as the willful I misunderstanding/misattributions persist. So I’ll limit it to saying that what has offended here is not the quote itself, but that the word “offended” was used to described those who thought it a poor choice and the discussion/attack continued from there. And, just saying, using the word “honey” to address those with whom you disagree, especially with its gender connotations in this discussion, is demeaning and patronizing. Whether deliberate or not, I can’t say.

05-25-2022, 10:16 AM	#62
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,229 Karma: 222235366 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	Moderator Notice And you know what, while I generally don’t feel as if I need to have the last word, in this case I’m taking it and closing the thread. Kobo has been left far behind and this has been far too personal at times. Anyone can feel free to start a similar discussion in P&R if they’d like.

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