Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > On Fri, 27 April 2001, someone wrote: > > > >> > >> "Sexist behaviour"? > >> Lea, may I be first to apologise for this rude person, who > >> not only is unable to write a charmant 'hello' to someone > >> new on this group, but also unable to appreciate woman > >> when he meets her... Probably an American; I heard they > >> cannot invite a woman on lunch without getting sued! :-) > >> But I can assure you it is an exception. We are not only > >> independent souls but also wise and gay ones, as you will > >> see in future. > >> Be welcome !!! And lot of light to you !!!!!!! > >> > > > > This writer (you know who you are) really put his foot in his mouth this > > time. John Collier, one of the LUG's shining lights, is Canadian, not > > American, and the meaning of the word "gay" has changed in the last 30 > > years. In reference to present culture it no longer means "joyous and > > lively" (Webster's New World Dictionary). > > > > In North America it is not considered rude for men to treat women with > respect. > > > > Lea, welcome to the group. > > > > Doug Herr > > Birdman of Sacramento > > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > > Doug, > > Pleeze! Lighten up, the "writer" lives in Poland and is still learning > English and I doubt that he meant any disrespect to anybody. > > sl Undoubtedly there are wise and gay subscribers to lug, no matter what year Doug's dictionary was printed . . . or which side of the border. Is St. Sexist? Maybe. Is he gay by your dictionary? Probably not, judging by some of his remarks. Hah! Is he wise? Absolutely. Regards, SonC