Change to a Tag

[sid]

After reading this month_of_meta contribution from tree, I've decided to stop using the word "pimping". I've changed my tag to "plugging", and future posts may Announce, Plug, Point To, Tout, or Boost whatever squeeful fandom happening is happening.

Personally, although I'm well aware of the origins of the word, to me, as used by fandom, it's so entirely filled with joyous connotations that it has never bothered me. And it won't bother me in the future when it appears on my reading page.

I'm just inviting you to read the meta and the comments, and decide for yourselves. :-)

Comments

[archersangel]

i've always used "pointing" manly because i didn't care for the word.

[sid]

I'm happy I found out how many people don't care for it. It's an easy enough thing for me to change.

[delphia2000]

I'm one who doesn't care. Words only have the power you assign to them. I refuse to give that particular word any of my power. However, I don't generally use it anyway and I don't really care who else uses it.

[sid]

It's never going to bother me, and I've had a lot of fun using it. Wasn't minxy using it way back? Do I remember a hat? :-D

[alltoseek]

I'll always think of it in the context of "So pimping as possible" from Post Captain, anyway ;-)

[sid]

We never did figure out what that Frenchie was trying to say, did we? LOL

Maybe something to do with primping...

[sarkka]

I try to start using the other words.....I think it's not bothering me to try using something else and if the pimp word is problematic for others .... =)

[sid]

That was pretty much the way I reacted. It's a tiny thing for me to change, so I'm willing!