The use of the term %u201Cuser%u201D (in a different context) was
raised and debated not long ago on this list:
http://www.ixda.org/discuss.php?post=18748

Besides the negative connotations of gun %u201Cusers%u201D and drug
%u201Cusers%u201D don%u2019t forget to include library
%u201Cusers%u201D and park %u201Cusers%u201D.

%u201CAlthough I cannot make a statement about whether or not usage
of the term "user" referring to library patrons is increasing,
decreasing, or stable within the library world, I can confirm that it
is being used.%u201D
_cut_
Thank you,
Toby
General Reference Services
The Seattle Public Library

In the US, State Parks denote mixed use trails with safety signs
%u201CAll Users Stay Right%u201D.


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