Re: What is going on with this list?

Thanks Mark, that occurred to me. However it's not just the use of
the word mulatto that's offensive. The post alludes to "Tyson-like
behavior" which I assume refers to the boxer Mike Tyson and thus bad
behavior and implies that such behavior on Odin's part is therefore
understandable given his mixed ancestry. I'm new to the list though
and maybe I shouldn't say anything but it felt wrong not to speak up.
-David

--- In cybalist@..., markodegard@... wrote:
> Please, do take care, and be aware that the English used by
> many of the posters here is of the EFL variety. Assume the best
until
> the poster is proven otherwise.
>
> The current political-correct-isms in English, and especially those
of
> AmE tend not to penetrate other languages. You also get false-
friends
> and 'false enemies'. E.g., the usual word for "male Pole" in Polish
is
> considered racist in English; are Poles obligated to alter their
> language to suit the current politically correct notions of
> English-speakers?
>
> And be aware that at times this group also goes in for satire and
> parody.