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Old 20th May 2008, 03:20 AM
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It's not different in that it can be used in different situations to not be meant offensively. Here, though, it would be quite inappropriate even if you didn't mean it in a degrading way- it's still offensive to people. The pakistani abbreviation is another good example. Words are powerful, and on this international forum of all ages and cultures, we have to be respectful and use respectful terms. So, do not use that word in any situation on this forum because it is disrespectful.
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