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Reenee
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0.  Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:01 pm Post subject: "Jap" |
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| If I recall my history classes, this was and still is a very offensive term. Now, I know not much of this, but since I'm playing it safe, I'm against further use of the word. |
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VxJasonxV
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| 1. Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 1:38 am Post subject: |
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Where is it currently being used?
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Spike
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| 2. Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 10:25 am Post subject: |
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So...yeah are you saying that you won't use it anymore, or that we shouldn't?
The only time I've ever really seen it used is by saying something like "Jap PS2." That's hardly offensive, and I personally think that it's not that bad because it's not being used offensively. It's being used as an abbreviation. I've never actually seen it used offensively on this site.
But that's just me.
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| 3. Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 10:52 am Post subject: |
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He might be talking about JAP- Jewish American Princess, but that really isn't very offensive. He could also be upset by the fact that some people call Japanese people Japs almost in the same way people use the N-word. I think.
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Spike
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| 4. Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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| PostBjork wrote: | | He could also be upset by the fact that some people call Japanese people Japs almost in the same way people use the N-word. I think. |
I know what the OP is talking about, I just haven't seen it used in that sense on these boards...well...ever (or at least in a very long time). If someone HAS used it I'd like to know about it, but I think that any use of it was not in the derogatory sense, but in the way I mentioned before (such as "Jap PS2").
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nick.
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| 5. Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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| i dont understand how its offensive, its just a short version of saying japanese, no different than calling a filipino a flip |
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PHUT!
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| 6. Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Nitro wrote: | | i dont understand how its offensive, its just a short version of saying japanese, no different than calling a filipino a flip |
oh no. when the term "jap" was first used, it was during time of war. and they did not use it because it is shorter, they used it because it as an offensive term and used it because they had no respect for the japanese.
it's just as offensive as the n-word and wetback.
i have never seen the word "jap" used in these forums as an offensive term. only for abrreviations, and even that is rare.
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Larrikin
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| 7. Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Just filter it to JPN. It wont effect the modchip thread and its a better looking abbreviation anyway.
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Reenee
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| 8. Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Spike wrote: | | So...yeah are you saying that you won't use it anymore, or that we shouldn't? |
That you shouldn't.
| Quote: | The only time I've ever really seen it used is by saying something like "Jap PS2." That's hardly offensive, and I personally think that it's not that bad because it's not being used offensively. It's being used as an abbreviation. I've never actually seen it used offensively on this site.
But that's just me. |
No offense taken.
| PHUT! wrote: |
oh no. when the term "jap" was first used, it was during time of war. and they did not use it because it is shorter, they used it because it as an offensive term and used it because they had no respect for the japanese.
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Bingo.
| Quote: | it's just as offensive as the n-word and wetback.
i have never seen the word "jap" used in these forums as an offensive term. only for abrreviations, and even that is rare. |
Saw it somewhat in the Console forum.
| Larrikin wrote: | | Just filter it to JPN. It wont effect the modchip thread and its a better looking abbreviation anyway. |
I totally agree with this. I've always used JP or "JP users" myself. |
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Edible Bondage Tape
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| 10. Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 2:02 am Post subject: |
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the road to hell is paved with political correctness if a word makes you fel bad about yourself then you have sevier self worth issues
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Reenee
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| 11. Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 6:29 am Post subject: |
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| Enigmatic Baffling Tool wrote: | | the road to hell is paved with political correctness if a word makes you fel bad about yourself then you have sevier self worth issues |
!@#$ poltical correctness. I don't want to be racist. Why make it more complicated? |
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Spike
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| 12. Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Well, much like anything, if it is used offensively, then we will warn for it.
But I don't think it's necessary to warn someone for saying "Jap PS2" because that isn't used offensively. I always use the term "JPS2" and I know that the other moderators would never use it offensively. However, I think it is unnecessary (and a waste of effort we can be placing elsewhere) to try to get people to switch from using "Jap" to "JPN" if they aren't using it offensively.
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Saw it somewhat in the Console forum.
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Can you PM me with a link if you remember where you saw it?
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VxJasonxV
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J Dogg
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| 14. Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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I don't care if the word Jap is being used in a non-offensive way. If someone is using it as an insult, by all means a warning should be issued. Otherwise, it's definitely a bit overboard to censor it.
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