When I started this thread I didn't realize that people would get upset/defensive about this. (Call me naive, I guess!) When I first learned about the origins of these words, I thought, "Why didn't anyone tell me before? I wouldn't have been saying them!!!" But, seeing the direction that this thread has taken, I opted to delete all of my posts. If anyone wishes to discuss this further, please feel free to PM me.inHistiming wrote:My response would be that this thread seems to be getting even more off topic. The intent of the board is to 'discuss' HOD-related topics. I realize book language is a concern, and while Carrie may not mind a discussion about language in books and what is okay, I personally feel it's getting kind of close to becoming 'personal' between people posting on the thread. Just wanted to stick in a reminder of why Carrie created this board and suggest that maybe we should let this topic drop now.
