Quote Originally Posted by Kiltedmusiclover
Ok folks lets get back on target.
Many have tried to bring this thread back, yet we cannot seem to stay on topic.
No bickering over why words take on certain meanings.

This is the last warning.

For future reference find other words to describe cigarettes or peas.
If these words are used anymore the posts will be yanked.
If it is used anymore on this thread, it will be gone.
Nelson,

Is Xmarks purely a forum for citizens of the United States? Does it only take into account the sensitivities of Americans? The words, which you are declaring as 'banned', have no derogatory connotations in countries outside of North America, so why should non-Americans have to refrain from using perfectly normal (non-abusive) English words, just because some Americans have been stupid enough to assign dubious (non-original) meanings to them? You don't find us Brits complaining every time that Americans mention the term 'fanny pack', despite the fact that the word 'fanny' has acquired an alternative (slang) connotation in the UK. If we were to take this absurd self-imposed sensitivity to its logical conclusion, we would probably find that many words in the English language mean something impolite in other countries. Would we therefore feel obliged to ban their use, or would this only be the case if they are considered as being 'impolite' words in the USA? It should be perfectly obvious, from the context in which a particular word is being used, as to its intended meaning. If someone writes that they have just enjoyed a meal of 'f*****s and peas', only a fool would construe that the writer was making any sort of reference to anything other than food. Of course, to keep the post on-topic, the writer should refer to being kilted while eating such a restaurant meal. Don't give in to those who are intent on redefining words in whatever country.