[Callers] Gypsy perception

[Yoyo Zhou via Callers]

Hi folks. I was so ready to be done with this discussion, but.

Regardless of your views on the matter at hand, the goal of this discussion
list is to be a place for respectful exchange of ideas. After all, we
welcome even the most naive questions from the most novice callers, because
we are here to support one another, not tear each other down. Do you
respect your fellow callers and email writers? You don't have to agree with
their views. All you need is good faith.

Unkind speculation on their motivations is - at best - irrelevant
meta-meta-discussion. (Not about "gypsy", not even about the discussion of
it, but about the people discussing it.) You are welcome to think these
thoughts, but they contribute nothing to our discussion; please don't air
them here.

Thanks,
Yoyo Zhou
On Nov 2, 2015 05:08, "Donald Perley via Callers" <
callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> It often seems like people on contra email lists and facebook get more
> joy from seeking problems to fix it through political correctness than
> they do from dancing itself.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Tom Hinds via Callers
> <callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> > No Aahz my logic is broken.  Our perceptions and experiences are
> different.
> >
> > You said,
> >
> >> The question isn't whether using "gypsy" generates negative stereotypes
> >> but whether using the word reminds people of existing negative
> stereotypes
> >> and whether the people referred to by the word have negative reactions
> to
> >> the use of the word.
> >
> >
> > Aahz, you can define the discussion in a narrow way but I prefer to keep
> it
> > more open.
> >
> > This may surprise you but I have a favorable view of the Romani.  In the
> > '80s I danced Flamenco and developed a deep respect for them.  More
> recently
> > I saw a documentary on their culture that centered around a performance
> of
> > them from various countries.  So my view of them has been positive!
> Until
> > this discussion.
> >
> > To be honest, the more I read from those who don't want to use the word
> > gypsy (in private from some), the less favorable these people are in my
> mind
> > which I don't want.  I realize that your intentions are good but with me
> > you've accomplished the opposite of what you want.  Perhaps you should
> > consider not using their name in the same sentences with derogatory
> terms.
> > Don't underestimate the power of association.
> >
> > Tom
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