Georg Brandl, 06.07.2011 09:08: > Am 06.07.2011 08:51, schrieb Stefan Behnel: >> Georg Brandl, 06.07.2011 07:35: >>> Well, it was stated that even non-joking use of such words can offend >>> (the example given was "your argument is blind to (these facts)"). >>> I consider use in jokes to be more serious, since it's careless use. >>> Sorry if I overreacted here. >> >> There's a common saying that a disabled person can't be considered "normal" >> unless he/she can also be called an asshole from time to time. >> >> Personally, I do not consider the pun in question harmful, simply because >> it's so clearly just a play on words that doesn't make much sense, apart >> from having a double meaning. >> >> In general, however, I think it's important to make jokes with and about >> disabled people. That keeps them inside of our society, just like anyone >> else. Treating them as "untouchable" means to single them out. > > I don't think we need to rehash this here (not meaning to pick on you, Stefan); Agreed. > those who are interested can sign up to the diversity list and read/post to > the original thread here: > > http://mail.python.org/mailman/private/diversity/2011-July/002509.html Speaking of "singling out", I've been wondering more than once why that list has a private archive ... Stefan
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