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On the subject of the term Jap(s)...I think it is considered derogatory because its usage began during WWII, when the Allies were fighting the Axis (Germany and Japan, primarily). The term Jap is on the same level as calling a Vietnamese person a "gook", IMO. Nowadays, the derogatory term for Japanese people is Nips (as in Nippon).

Nonetheless, I think it's all a matter of convention, and knowing WHO is using the term and WHAT they intend to convey. In this case, our friend from Serbia is clearly NOT trying to offend Japanese people, as he has explained.

Hmm...anyone remember the old thread on the use of the term "rice"? <grin> And who ever thought a member of the grain food group could cause such controversy among automobile enthusiasts!

-Andie

<blockquote data-quote="cobalt" data-source="post: 38909" data-attributes="member: 6702">Take a look at the body kits available from Cybernation Motorsports: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.cybernationmotorsports.com" target="_blank">www.cybernationmotorsports.com</a> On the subject of the term Jap(s)...I think it is considered derogatory because its usage began during WWII, when the Allies were fighting the Axis (Germany and Japan, primarily).&nbsp; The term Jap is on the same level as calling a Vietnamese person a &quot;gook&quot;, IMO.&nbsp; Nowadays, the derogatory term for Japanese people is Nips (as in Nippon).Nonetheless, I think it&#039;s all a matter of convention, and knowing WHO is using the term and WHAT they intend to convey.&nbsp; In this case, our friend from Serbia is clearly NOT trying to offend Japanese people, as he has explained.&nbsp; Hmm...anyone remember the old thread on the use of the term &quot;rice&quot;?&nbsp; &lt;grin&gt;&nbsp; And who ever thought a member of the grain food group could cause such controversy among automobile enthusiasts!-Andie</blockquote>

[QUOTE="cobalt, post: 38909, member: 6702"] Take a look at the body kits available from Cybernation Motorsports: [url="http://www.cybernationmotorsports.com"]www.cybernationmotorsports.com[/url] On the subject of the term Jap(s)...I think it is considered derogatory because its usage began during WWII, when the Allies were fighting the Axis (Germany and Japan, primarily). The term Jap is on the same level as calling a Vietnamese person a "gook", IMO. Nowadays, the derogatory term for Japanese people is Nips (as in Nippon). Nonetheless, I think it's all a matter of convention, and knowing WHO is using the term and WHAT they intend to convey. In this case, our friend from Serbia is clearly NOT trying to offend Japanese people, as he has explained. Hmm...anyone remember the old thread on the use of the term "rice"? <grin> And who ever thought a member of the grain food group could cause such controversy among automobile enthusiasts! -Andie [/QUOTE]

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