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Awsi Dooger

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9. I don't believe in altering names

Reply to Squinch (Original post)

Sat Jun 10, 2017, 12:49 PM

Jun 2017

IMO it is desperate and low class.

Same on sports forums where posters use Gaytors and similar crap. Repukes is a ridiculous term around here. I immediately think less of the person who uses it.

Using the proper name in respectful fashion and then defining in devastating accurate fashion is more effective than using a butchered version of the name.

Nicknames are a different story. Especially if they are clever. Very few qualify.

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A humble request: hereafter, when we write the word "Trump" can we all please spell it "Trump(R)"? [View all] Squinch Jun 2017 OP

Trump (R). Because they've earned all rights to him. oasis Jun 2017 #1

Yep. And when they point to the pile of poop in the middle of the living room, they can't be Squinch Jun 2017 #2

No. WinkyDink Jun 2017 #3

Well, then. You got that off your chest, I guess. Squinch Jun 2017 #6

I don't write it nor say it. I use 45*. sinkingfeeling Jun 2017 #4

I don't either. cwydro Jun 2017 #7

I write it tRump. Canoe52 Jun 2017 #5

And this is for the sake of those who read DU and don't know that Trump is a Republican? Towlie Jun 2017 #8

You never communicate with anyone outside of DU? Squinch Jun 2017 #11

I don't believe in altering names Awsi Dooger Jun 2017 #9

LOL! Listing party affiliation with the name is desperate and low class? OK, then. You go with that. Squinch Jun 2017 #10