Why a non spanish speaker can't use 'gringo' to address a Mexican

[Peikko 1,575]

and expect to get away with it and why your moderators should be quite aware of this.

Seriously, come on, an Australian of greek decent can specifically single out a mexican to call them a gringo and make the claim that he was using it as a benign term for stranger? Your moderators need training Ewok, and lots of it.

Edited August 21, 2010 by Madame Cleo

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

has someone reported it?

[Heracles 417]

Cleos silly biased logic at its best yet again. The guy insults me at the following posts: 142, 146, 152, 157, 179, 192, 210, 214, 223, 252, threat at 310, yet you focus on my use of Gringo. Of course totally ignoring the intention or context. If Cleo deems something is offensive, then it is bloody offensive.

You cannot explain why it is offense, apart from some ####### about not being Spanish; therefore, I apparently have no right to use the word. Also interesting is your repeated insertion of my heritage. It's almost as if you are trying to make a point about something based on race. Bizarre, considering your allegations [labels] and surely you cannot be that stupid.

Nevertheless, the funniest of all is your I don't care stance, yet you create a thread in another cunning attempt to oust any member that constantly disagrees with you. What were you saying about pathetic again.

Then again at that age, what is one to expect. Even online drama makes life exciting I guess.

Edited August 21, 2010 by Heracles

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

The time is now 19:58 PDT

Visa Journey has become officially pathetic.

[Heracles 417]

Seriously, come on, an Australian of greek decent can specifically single out a mexican to call them a gringo and make the claim that he was using it as a benign term for stranger? Your moderators need training Ewok, and lots of it.

didn't even see this, point in case.

The word was used at the start or end of the sentence. Clearly illustrating it was a "dude" type comment. I don't know his name, so I cannot use that. Also no different to his Aussies are are hillbillies comment or internet Crocodile Dundee comment.

Take the PMS meds and get over it.

[Marilyn. 340]

isn't Gringo what Spanish people call white people?

[Heracles 417]

isn't Gringo what Spanish people call white people?

How offensive. shame on you..

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

isn't Gringo what Spanish people call white people?

Etymology: Spanish, alteration of griego Greek, stranger, from Latin Graecus Greek

Date: 1849

often disparaging : a foreigner in Spain or Latin America especially when of English or American origin; broadly : a non-Hispanic person

[Pooky 3,784]

The time is now 19:58 PDT

Visa Journey has become officially pathetic.

Just don't mention PDT right now. Sitting here in EST-land, I had to participate in a 12:30 - 4:00pm conference call - all in PDT time. On a ####ing Friday!!!

Some people have no heart.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Just don't mention PDT right now. Sitting here in EST-land, I had to participate in a 12:30 - 4:00pm conference call - all in PDT time. On a ####ing Friday!!!

Some people have no heart.

[Heracles 417]

There is a ignore list for a reason.

Instead of crying about others choice of words or opinion, henceforth, put us on your ignore list. Nope won't do that, instead these select few continue to comment on the poster and their opinion of the poster. Then cry foul when the poster pushes back. Running off and pretending they are all innocent.

It's common sense to realize that what offends one, may not be offensive to others. OT section is also not a nanny site, nor can it cater for every individual and their unique level of sensitivity.

Edited August 21, 2010 by Heracles

[Darnell 8,478]

isn't Gringo what Spanish people call white people?

Yup, it is. Meaning varies with Context, though - could be a term used between friends, could be derogatory, as well. Usually reserved 'to be said' by someone of Hispanic descent, though... For a caucasian to say it, it's totally out of place. Was it derogatory? depends on the context of usage, always.

[William33 110]

It's all about context and perception of the written word. As an example from tonight, moderators are now discussing the apparent issues at length telephonically, in an attempt to balance our perspective. Interesting how perspectives are very clear through verbal communication, versus the written word. Written perspectives will always be an issue on a message board, because conclusions are formulated before clarification can be provided.

Hopefully, members will wait for clarification before finalizing their position on a given issue. Hoping anyway...

Edit to add: Sometimes the issue is obvious, but the report button brings it to Mod attention. We cannot read every post.

Edited August 21, 2010 by William33

[Heracles 417]

It's all about context and perception of the written word. As an example from tonight, moderators are now discussing the apparent issues at length telephonically, in an attempt to balance our perspective. Interesting how perspectives are very clear through verbal communication, versus the written word. Written perspectives will always be an issue on a message board, because conclusions are formulated before clarification can be provided.

Hopefully, members will wait for clarification before finalizing their position on a given issue. Hoping anyway...

Being that it's a immigration forum, it's perfectly normal to assume people have different definitions of words. For example, I once said ...n'sh#t. Yet A.J swore this meant n...r. No, it is slang for and sh-t.

Cleo is simply grasping for straws. Trying to find a noun she deems offensive and then claim she is all offended; all while three posts earlier, she claimed she does not care. DouchyKanoushy on the other hand simply knows how to insult people. It's when when asked basic questions he turns all troll like and refuses to answer them. Yet apparently gets his energy back to throw out ridiculous insults again.

People who have or create dramas on a forum need a life. That said, accusing someone of [insert label] gets annoying. Apparently cleo has no problem with this type of posting, unless it's directed at here. Then it becomes childish.

Edited August 21, 2010 by Heracles

[William33 110]

My post was not designed to advance anyone's particular agenda, it was a general statement for contemplation.

Insults and inuendo are not welcome and the TOS does apply.