To: K-list
Recieved: 1999/11/22 09:48
Subject: [K-list] Return of the dart board factor
From: Fredaann
On 1999/11/22 09:48, Fredaann posted thus to the K-list:
KungaJigmeATnospamaol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/22/99 1:49:29 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> mumblecatATnospamangelfire.com writes:
>
> > Sorry to all who felt offended.
>
> Golly...
>
> Amanda, I never felt offended.
>
> Actually, I was wondering if El was Asian and if her post was meant to be
> saying that she actually was offended.
>
> El wrote:
> >I know you intended the above to be whimsical, but please, please, consider
> >others before you post. Those of Chinese or Asian heritage may not find
> your
> >rendition of pidgin-English too funny. If you want to sound authentic, try
> >writing it in Chinese!
>
> So, El, with all due respect, I have to present how I reacted to your
> statement. I read your use of "those" and "may" to say that you are not of
> Asian heritage and that you were not offended. Again, this is just my
> reading of the language you used, please correct me if I am wrong. Because,
> if that is the case then it seems that you presume to speak for others as if
> they were unable to speak for themselves.
>
> Sarva Mangalam!
> ~James
Well James, I am not of Asian heritage but I was offended by your post.
I am more offended that you expect those you MAY have offended to either
take it or complain themselves.
Good for you El I thought your reminder to James was right on!
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