Re: [tdf-discuss] [GENERAL] New name

Sorry ... down here in the antipodes Front doesn't imply or invoke such pas
sion!

We have storm fronts, weather fronts, and shop or store fronts -- but
no history of bad fronts that unfortuneately have evoked such sad
memories else where.

Paul

On 7 October 2010 14:59, Scott Furry <scott.wl.furry@gmail.com> wrote:
>  On 06/10/10 07:17 PM, Marc Paré wrote:
> > > Marc,
> > > Nice thought. I like it.
> > > However, put that en francais...
> > > Front d'Liberation Buereau? (FLB - apologizes for bad French)
> > >
> > > I should point out that some may have an issue with the idea of a
> > > "Front" as it has some rather negative connotations. Also history may
> > > work against this idea (do a wiki search for FLQ to see why - I won't
> > > delve into the politics here).
> > >
> > > Just a thought.
> > > Regards,
> > > Scott Furry
> >
> > That would only work if you wore a headband, tatoos and your camouflage
> > outfit! "It may not be pretty, but it's your swiss army knife of documen
ts.
> > Liberate your office! LibO!" LOL
> >
> > Marc
> Marc,
> I have to take issue with this sentiment. Applying an American-movie-styl
ed
> stereotype and showing insensitivity to these situations doesn't help.
>
> Case in point, "The October Crisis" in Canada was a water-shed moment in
the
> 1970's where the FLQ kidnapped government officials (one of whom later di
ed
> in captivity). As a result the Federal Government imposed "The War Measur
es
> Act" that effectively squashed civil rights in all of Canada. This was al
l
> before the word 'terrorism' entered are daily lexicon. Believe me when I
> tell you that the Separatism movement in Quebec is passionate, runs deep
and
> something you do not want to even remotely invoke.
>
> There are other situations around the world where such movements calling
> themselves 'fronts' have caused or are causing real, great harm to people
. I
> was trying to draw your attention that any use of terms that implies a
> "front" or "movement" should be apolitical, culturally sensitive and
> demonstrate inclusiveness and change.
>
> Yes, we live in a hyper-sensitive, touch, politically correct and knee-je
rk
> world. It sucks. And we should be going to great lengths at not stirring
> that pot. Change is good, implying revolution not so much.
>
> Regards,
> Scott Furry
>
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