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Aug 30, 2001 | 3:59 pm
#136
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Thanks, geo1004. 
I am not in the least offended by being called 'kid.' It's just an expression.
There has been much comment on my use of the term 'kiddo.' Let me explain now just to put the matter to rest.
The use of the term 'kiddo' is an affectionate one in my family; not at all considered derogatory. It's an Americanism that we picked up. To translate, it might also sound like "hey, pal, I don't happen to agree with you and here's why ... "
And that's exactly how I used the term. Keep in mind that my context for language usage is different than for many of you. I grew up in a German/French/English household, and that the language I grew up around is much more 'harsh' sounding that in other native U.S.-homes.
I now realize that non U.S.-ers may consider use of the term 'kiddo' as a perverbial pat on the head. Please know that that was not my meaning.
Frankly, I fail to see how 'kiddo' is so offensive vis-a-viz terms such as "a$$hole,' 'sh*thead,' and on and on and on.
I am not in the least offended by being called 'kid.' It's just an expression.
There has been much comment on my use of the term 'kiddo.' Let me explain now just to put the matter to rest.
The use of the term 'kiddo' is an affectionate one in my family; not at all considered derogatory. It's an Americanism that we picked up. To translate, it might also sound like "hey, pal, I don't happen to agree with you and here's why ... "
And that's exactly how I used the term. Keep in mind that my context for language usage is different than for many of you. I grew up in a German/French/English household, and that the language I grew up around is much more 'harsh' sounding that in other native U.S.-homes.
I now realize that non U.S.-ers may consider use of the term 'kiddo' as a perverbial pat on the head. Please know that that was not my meaning.
Frankly, I fail to see how 'kiddo' is so offensive vis-a-viz terms such as "a$$hole,' 'sh*thead,' and on and on and on.
Aug 30, 2001 | 4:36 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Frankly, I fail to see how 'kiddo' is so offensive vis-a-viz terms such as "a$$hole,' 'sh*thead,' and on and on and on. </font>
Aug 30, 2001 | 4:41 pm
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Actually, I kinda wish essxjay would call me kiddo!
Dorian
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Aug 30, 2001 | 5:25 pm
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goldelite,
Agreed: the other moderators _have not_ used the other terms or variants you refer to.
But you are attempting to confuse the context of the discussion - a classic logical fallacy.
What I am suggesting is that others in this thread take exceptional offense to my syntax, but I submit that it should not be taken as such because it's a North Americanism that's fairly benign.
That's all I'm saying.
Agreed: the other moderators _have not_ used the other terms or variants you refer to.
But you are attempting to confuse the context of the discussion - a classic logical fallacy.
What I am suggesting is that others in this thread take exceptional offense to my syntax, but I submit that it should not be taken as such because it's a North Americanism that's fairly benign.
That's all I'm saying.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by goldelite:
I don't believe the other Moderators have used the latter two terms or variants. </font>
I don't believe the other Moderators have used the latter two terms or variants. </font>
Aug 31, 2001 | 6:24 am
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Sorry Essexjay about calling you a he; I've edited my post to make you a she. 
As for kiddo, it can be a cute expression, or an aggressive one, and just underscores how misunderstood posts in this kind of forum can be. I am sure you were well meaning.
As for kiddo, it can be a cute expression, or an aggressive one, and just underscores how misunderstood posts in this kind of forum can be. I am sure you were well meaning.
Aug 31, 2001 | 11:49 am
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Thanks for your post, nologic. I appreciated it.
And don't worry about the gender confusion. It has come up before in other threads, and really doesn't bug me a bit.
Cheers!
And don't worry about the gender confusion. It has come up before in other threads, and really doesn't bug me a bit.
Cheers!
Sep 3, 2001 | 7:43 am
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BTW, how come the thread "New FTalk Luggage Tags" has not been closed? From the current strict application of the rules (imho - of course I am most likely wrong) it seems to me that it doesnt belong in milesbuzz, and it has been there for a very long time. Is there some bias because of the subject?
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Sep 3, 2001 | 8:58 am
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Anagnorisis. I agree. An ever weirder one to leave untouched in The Buzz is this one:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/005095.html
Which has ZIPPO to do with MileBuzz, but has dozens of posts, and The Magic Moderators have closed down all kinds of partly revelant thread around it, but not that one. It should not even go into Hilton, but on the Travel boards, and be therefore lost forever in Siberia. There are annoying inconsistencies on how these Moderators pick their marks, and it is getting irritating is there is no policy WHATEVER lately.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/005095.html
Which has ZIPPO to do with MileBuzz, but has dozens of posts, and The Magic Moderators have closed down all kinds of partly revelant thread around it, but not that one. It should not even go into Hilton, but on the Travel boards, and be therefore lost forever in Siberia. There are annoying inconsistencies on how these Moderators pick their marks, and it is getting irritating is there is no policy WHATEVER lately.
Sep 3, 2001 | 12:39 pm
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It seems that the coffee shop below my office has been closed. You guys...do you think the moderators moved it???!!! I mean...like...the way you guys talk I think it is totally possible!!!!
Man, now I'm mad!!
Dorian
Man, now I'm mad!!
Dorian
Sep 3, 2001 | 6:01 pm
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Dorian: Not that I want to encourage you, but ROFLMAO! 
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Sep 3, 2001 | 6:42 pm
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Get this!!!!!
I walked by the closed coffee shop for lunch and there is now a sign on the door that says:
"This coffee shop is incorrectly located for Vancouver, coffee can be found and consumed in Gastown at: 351 Water St."
Coffee Shop Moderator
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This totally sux! I'm going to have to walk one block over now! No one ever goes one block over...it is dead over there!
I mean, who in the h*ll gave anyone the right to expand this city any way?! This reminds me a lot of Hitler's policies regarding expansion of urban centers.
I'm thinkin' of boycotting cities now.
Dorian
I walked by the closed coffee shop for lunch and there is now a sign on the door that says:
"This coffee shop is incorrectly located for Vancouver, coffee can be found and consumed in Gastown at: 351 Water St."
Coffee Shop Moderator
[email protected]
This totally sux! I'm going to have to walk one block over now! No one ever goes one block over...it is dead over there!
I mean, who in the h*ll gave anyone the right to expand this city any way?! This reminds me a lot of Hitler's policies regarding expansion of urban centers.
I'm thinkin' of boycotting cities now.
Dorian
Sep 3, 2001 | 8:51 pm
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Boycott coffee and all your problems are solved.
Sep 4, 2001 | 5:32 am
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I am a bit confused now. There is a post is MILESbuzz that is about Amex points being converted to miles in an airline program. It has been closed and moved to the Amex forum.
It IS about miles. No offense but it now appears that the moderators are being subjective as to how "miles specific" a post is and if it is not a "pure miles" post, canning it and moving it to another forum.
Just my .02 worth.
TW
It IS about miles. No offense but it now appears that the moderators are being subjective as to how "miles specific" a post is and if it is not a "pure miles" post, canning it and moving it to another forum.
Just my .02 worth.
TW
Sep 4, 2001 | 5:57 am
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In the specific instance you mention, I felt the poster would receive better and quicker information from those who are experts in that program. My response:
Subjective decision? Yes.
Correct decision? In my opinion. But then again, that is subjective
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">You should be able to obtain a more focused answer in the American Express forum. Hence this thread will be available there.</font>
Correct decision? In my opinion. But then again, that is subjective
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