[WikiEN-l] Content, reason and the ArbCom

[JAY JG]

>From: Ray Saintonge <saintonge at telus.net>
>Language change is more complex than that.  We learn our terminology at 
>different times and different places.  Paramount is its need to continue as 
>an effective means of communication.  These formerly neutral terms may 
>still be neutral in another place, or with another segment of the same 
>society, or in different circumstances.  "Assuming good faith" includes 
>assuming that the person using a particular term does so without intent to 
>offend.  Only the context of his words will show the difference.

Excuse me - I get the last word here.  Use of BC/AD is evil and causes 
cancer.

Jay.