Derogatory name calling on the PAF

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Slang terms are sometimes used to describe/embellish points of view. For the purpose of politically oriented posts, the following guidelines for ?acceptable/not acceptable? slang terms are set.

Liberal oriented slang:
Okay--
lib
lefty
leftist
left winger
Dem

Not Okay--
libtard
libaloon
democrap
dummycrat
neolib
derogatory insult play on politician's name (Obummer, Hildabeast, Beast, etc)

Conservative oriented slang:
Okay--
rep
righty
rightist
right winger
Repub

Not Okay--
tea bagger
neocon
bigot
trUmp
biDen
derogatory insult play on politician's name

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An occurrence sometimes observed in threads is the tossing around of offensive terminology. Specifically name calling and more specifically using variations of the term "bigot".

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Name calling specifically fits within the policy. Please be assured that non-compliance with this policy will result in appropriate follow up.

 

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In short run terms, while characters such as Mitt Romney remain pretty much media personalities and not official candidates; slang term identifiers such as "Mittens" are okay. Still, generally speaking, refrain from using disrespectful terms. Thanks for your understanding.

 

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