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Originally Posted by The Yen Man
OK, this is the last post I'm going to say on the topic because I don't want to derail this thread any further. But my point still stands. If a black person posted referring to themselves as the N-word, there's technically nothing derogatory in meaning either, rappers refer to themselves that way all the time. But we would all be up in arms saying that shouldn't be posted. Why is this different?
There is a world of difference between Chinese man, and Chinaman. Have we really just conveniently forgotten the historical context behind the word? Call me sensitive all you want, but it hasn't been that long since someone called me a slanty eyed Chinaman. Guess that person meant that in a nice way?
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I thought it was more of an outdated term and not necessarily meant as a slur. Kind of like calling a disabled person a cripple.
My apologies.