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Subject:Re[2]: Re[2]: Speaking of Improper Terminology From:Scott Miller <scott_miller -at- CCMAIL -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 18 Sep 1997 11:25:24 -0800
Matt sez...
>>>>If I were to start using "scott" in reference to something negative, and
over time that caught on so that the most common usage of the word was in
reference to that that negative thing, would you then change your name
because of its "negative connotations"?<<<<
I avoid "abort" not because of political correctness, and not for fear of
offending someone. As a couple of people pointed out, some words carry
additional meanings that can be distracting. By using "cancel" instead of
"abort," I prevent the image of a bloody foetus from popping into the reader's
mind while I'm trying to keep them focused on the task at hand. That just seems
like a good writing practice to me.
By the way, I once met a recent immigrant who's name was Phuc, pronounced as you
think it would be. He changed his name.
- Scott_Miller -at- ccmail -dot- com
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