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Originally Posted by vegaschristina
We can either realize that in adult conversations, there is no way that we can totally cut out the possibility of offending, or we can not type anything at all.
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I agree entirely.
I think one of the nice things about online communication though is that we can skip things that bother us.
For example, if there is a thread talking about how adoptive parents are offended by terms other than birthparent, I don't read it.
We, as adults, also have the ability to walk away. It's pretty simple, I have some people on ignore because they constantly say things I don't like.
That said, I do think we can be careful about our words to a point. I think a little sensitivity goes a long way and to say, hey I used that, didn't realize it was that bad, sorry I won't use it again, means alot.
I agree the world can be TOO PC, things get dumbed down. Not being ridiculously offensive is something that we as adults can do though.