> On 3/16/11 1:42 PM, Fred Bauder wrote: >> I will continue to joke around a bit, but you're free to not be amused. > > Fred, I really don't think this response is appropriate. If people are > complaining that your humor is exacerbating the problem rather helping > the discussion, don't you think it would be sensible to exercise some > discretion? > > Kaldari
I am exercising considerable discretion. I'm not going to walk on eggshells though. Throwing a hissy fit over every word or phrase you don't like is no good either. We deal with disruptive people and disruptive language 24/7. In a way, that is what we do. I've seen Mau-Mauing before, and I don't respect it; I may make fun of it. The reference is literary, see https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Radical_Chic_%26_Mau-Mauing_the_Flak_Catchers#.22Mau-Mauing_the_Flak_Catchers.22 Fred _______________________________________________ Gendergap mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
