2 Nov
2015
2 Nov
'15
7:58 p.m.
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(a)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(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
it
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 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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