Exactly

Posted By: Me on 2007-05-28
In Reply to: Thanks "Me" - That's why it's offensive! (sm) - Squirrel

The original poster used the term "ebonics" to mask what she/he meant: Black dictators who may have poor English skills.

THAT's why I reacted as I did: Poor dictators come in ALL colors, any of which could deserved to be called ESL (English as a second language).

Complete Discussion Below:

marks the location of current message within thread

Ebonic speaking dictators should be - sm
- I must apologize - OP
  - OP, I don't see any need to apologize! - Hayseed
- people, we see many complaints of dictators - this is no different and not racist - no message
- Um, what difference does it make how - Me
  - OP did not use slang; you did (honky) - are you trying to start trouble? - n/m
  - Thanks "Me" - That's why it's offensive! (sm) - Squirrel
    - there was no prejudice in OP post - what are you talking about? nm
    - *Ebonics* refers to the street slang, etc. (often heard in -sm - ESL in the USA
      - I meant *comparing*, not *referring* ! - nm - ESL in the USA
    - Exactly - Me
  - Ebonics: Not a black thing or white thing. (sm) - Hayseed
    - Right as usual Hayseed! And what about British dialects - sm - ESL in the USA
    - I beg to differ Hayseed - Me
    - Why would anyone want to learn it??? - May I ask?
      - They want to understand the culture. - mtstudent
        Thanks - that makes sense. - May I ask?
    - I've heard it used in derogatory terms (sm) - Squirrel
      - We have English lessons here at my home - Sandra
        Not racist at all - a very well written post. - nm
- That's very rude and offensive to many people (nm) - Squirrel
  - Agree. - sm
    - I am so against ebonics and I live in the south - Sandra
  - What is offended is my hearing! - Janie
    - Makes you wonder how they passed grade school grammar. No it is not acceptable. - EFL MT
  - I don't see why it should be. - EFL MT
    - Well, you know, there is always one - sm
      - You are mistaken - Me
        Read my post above, very racist myself - Sandra
        OP did not use slang above; you did above(honky) - is that hypocritical? - n/m
        You Could Say "Me" is the Pot Calling the Kettle Black. - Amanda
        You are so wrong and that's what is wrong with this - sm
        "Me" - you have such a way with words! (sm) - Squirrel
      - No, I guess it depends on where you live (sm) - Squirrel
  - Why? - sm
    - "stating that people have a poor grasp of the English language anymore. " - Does that mean nowadays?
      - What do you not understand and why hate - Lynn
        It does not mean anything such as you are saying. - 50, thank you
        I think you have no clue, here. Just what are you talking about? LOL - SM
        my pet peeve - Margaret
        I hate it too. Did you know it is now classified as a word? - wow
      - I think it is a Pennsylvania thing -my friend use to say it. - nm
        I certainly is a PA thing. - PAMT~MDM
        I have friends here in ND who say it too. - ND MT
        It's a Hollywood phenomena, I'm convinced. - Hayseed
        I was referring to the "anymore", not the ebonics. - nm
- 100% with you, like someone - Janie
- Another Dilbert fan here! Hail, Ebonia! :) nm - NM
  - What about malpractice cases? - mtstudent
    - Good point - nm

The messages you are viewing are archived/old.
To view latest messages and participate in discussions, select the boards given in left menu

Other related messages found in our database