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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

So, Alex, why did you pick a derogatory term for a german collecting forum?


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Ed,

I can't speak for Alex, but its usage here is possibly a phenomenon common to other "derogatory" terms--in certain contexts. Some African Americans refer to each other using the "N" word. Some male homosexuals refer to each other as "f*gs". It becomes a problem when a person outside a group uses a derogatory term in reference to the particular group or individual. Those within a group may use such terms to refer to themselves and other group members with impunity and full license, and in some cases, believe it or not, endearment.

David