Originally posted by Sailor Saturn:
<STRONG>To be honest, I'm offended by your assumptions. I have more respect for languages than you realize. I did not use your language just to abuse or offend. As I said, "kisama" is a word I rarely use. In fact, I think that is the first time I have ever actually USED the word. I rarely use such strong language in English and I never use it in any language other than English and Japanese because I don't know the necessary words. I know at least some of about five different languages. The reason I chose to say it in Japanese is because that was the quicker way to say it and the shorter way to say it. I fully expected most people on this board to know what that word means. Maybe my 'assumption' was wrong and most people here don't know what it means, but the people I've been chatting with for over a year now all know what it and many other Japanese words/phrases mean. Your assumption that I was trying to avoid the reactions that would've come of saying the same thing in English is wrong. I see why you're offended, but you really shouldn't be. The use of that word and that language has nothing to do with you or my respect for you language or me wanting to avoid flames(if I wanted to avoid flames, I'd have not posted that post at all). I used it purely for the conciseness and meaning of the word itself. I honestly did not mean to offend you. You may not have noticed, but I tend to use some Japanese often. That is because Japanese is my favorite language, though I still only know a small amount of it. If you're still offended and not accepting of my apology, then Bite Me.</STRONG>
Originally posted by Sailor Saturn:
<STRONG>I'm being verbally attacked for using a word that is within my vocabulary of words to use and you're telling me to not take it personally?
Though they are of five different languages, every word in MY vocabulary is part of MY language.</STRONG>
I marely expressed I was offended and asked you not to pick words to offend other people, and dissapointed you took it as an attack. I am well aware you didn't mean to offend me or any Japanese in the board, and also you use Japanese frequently. I don't have any problem you or anyone who use some words in any other language time to time. However, use it specially to attack or offend someone is different matter.
You say you didn't mean to avoid flame or warning, and I believe you, and I also believe you love language. But, I disagree with "I used it because it is in my vocaburary and it was quicker". This is quite offensive comment even if you don't think so. I am more offended by your comments like these than your original post, actually.
I am just shocked and, frankly, dissapointed as I expected you would know better. I am not going to say anything more, as this could turn nastier, and not fair for other members.
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