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Subject:Re: Words to avoid, was: Apology for "Jap" comment
From:Barry & Margarita
Date:Fri, 17 Dec 1999 16:59:33 -0500

Bulley wrote:
>
> Here's a great list of biggoted words to avoid, depending on context. It
> isn't all inclusive, I add to it almost every week, obvious ones are not
> included. I use it to scan marketing materials for potential offensive
> stuff. E.g.: a recent written ad I reviewed was talking about information
> security/networks/hackers. On of the common slang terms for a hacker is
> also "cracker", which is also a slang derogatory euphemism for
> white-skinned folks

<snippage here>

> Hippy (usually out-of-date)

huh?  Since when is this a slur?
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