Breaking News on team name

[MTK]

Think you need to check that definition of fake news, because it doesn't apply to a dictionary definition of a word

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

Think you need to check that definition of fake news, because it doesn't apply to a dictionary definition of a word

https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionari...ish/post-truth

"relating to circumstances in which people respond more to feelings and beliefs than to facts"

this might work as well.

[MTK]

Can we at least agree on a couple of things?

1) The term is clearly outdated, a new pro sports team today simply wouldn't take on that name.

2) Nothing wrong with having a healthy debate of what's appropriate vs what's not. Words often change meaning over time. To just stick your head in the sand and refuse to believe there's nothing at all offensive about it, is pretty short sighted.

And to those that think its absolutely offensive, why is there not more of an uproar about it from those who's opinions really matter in all this... Native Americans themselves? If 9 out of 10 are ok with it, can't we move on to more important things?

If only there was some middle ground instead of both sides dismissing the other.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

Can we at least agree on a couple of things?

1) The term is clearly outdated, a new pro sports team today simply wouldn't take on that name.

2) Nothing wrong with having a healthy debate of what's appropriate vs what's not. Words often change meaning over time. To just stick your head in the sand and refuse to believe there's nothing at all offensive about it, is pretty short sighted.

And to those that think its absolutely offensive, why is there not more of an uproar about it from those who's opinions really matter in all this... Native Americans themselves? If 9 out of 10 are ok with it, can't we move on to more important things?

If only there was some middle ground instead of both sides dismissing the other.

1) Packers, 49ers, etc. Yes many outdated terms that have now become a strong brand.
2) The word Redskins exclusive refers the football team. When has it meant something else? Are people out in these streets using the term another way?

[Meks]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

1) Packers, 49ers, etc. Yes many outdated terms that have now become a strong brand.
2) The word Redskins exclusive refers the football team. When has it meant something else? Are people out in these streets using the term another way?

whattup my Redskin?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Meks

whattup my Redskin?

Im sunburnt a lil...and now im offended.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

1) Packers, 49ers, etc. Yes many outdated terms that have now become a strong brand.
2) The word Redskins exclusive refers the football team. When has it meant something else? Are people out in these streets using the term another way?

It's only an issue because people today bitch about every little thing..

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

It's only an issue because people today bitch about every little thing..

"I think it's a time in our culture where people love to pretend they're offended," Matt Groening

nailed it.

[Meks]

Giantone's Post
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/redskin

(response)
Chico:
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionari...lish/fake-news

add this to list

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/douchebag

[Schneed10]

And every single person is a Slim Shady lurkin', he could be workin' at Burger King spittin' on your onion rings. Or in the parking lot circling, screaming I don't give a fuck with his windows down and his system up.

Because I don't give a fuck about the name issue. So put one of those fingers on each hand up.

[CRedskinsRule]

but, who gives a f***

If the Skins became the Warriors, or and went with the Arrow helmet, would it end up affecting you in any way?

Just change it and be done.

It is also true that in this day and age, NO OTHER ethnic group would go for a team named after their skin color, regardless of the origin of the word.

[Skinsfanatic]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

but, who gives a f***

If the Skins became the Warriors, or and went with the Arrow helmet, would it end up affecting you in any way?

Just change it and be done.

It is also true that in this day and age, NO OTHER ethnic group would go for a team named after their skin color, regardless of the origin of the word.

This. Exactly.

[Schneed10]

Let me take these one at a time...

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

If the Skins became the Warriors, or and went with the Arrow helmet, would it end up affecting you in any way?

I don't care.

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Just change it and be done.

I don't care.

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

It is also true that in this day and age, NO OTHER ethnic group would go for a team named after their skin color, regardless of the origin of the word.

I don't care.

[metalskins]

Why are we still talking about this? The lawsuit has been dismissed. Dan Snyder is not changing the name. I'm sorry, DAN SNYDER IS NOT CHANGING THE NAME. (In all cap) No reason to change the name. Let it go and hail to the Redskins.

[Schneed10]

The bottom line is, I like the name, and if I were Dan Snyder my message would be exactly the same. He used the phrase, "We will never change the name. Never. You can use caps."

My message, to anybody who wanted to change it, would be fuck you I don't care.