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Yeah, I think people are trying to move away from using the c word as it's generally considered insensitive, not to mention extremely vague in actually explaining the condition. Not a fan of any jargon term, personally, as it can help mask what a flaw actually is and how to hopefully minimise it.
Quote from: Taffeta on April 04, 2018, 04:08:23 PMYeah, I think people are trying to move away from using the c word as it's generally considered insensitive, not to mention extremely vague in actually explaining the condition. Not a fan of any jargon term, personally, as it can help mask what a flaw actually is and how to hopefully minimise it.Did you now wich word we are supposed to use instead?I've lost my father from a cancer but still it has never bothered me to use the word for ponies as well, a "disease" is a "disease", even for plastic. But yes, I understand it can hurt feelings.
One pony can't cause another pony to break down.
Quote from: Safflower on April 04, 2018, 03:57:04 PM One pony can't cause another pony to break down.This isn't entirely true. Plasticizer leak can cause a chain reaction because of the vapors it releases. That's why if you put something that's leaking in a plastic bag or storage container it speeds up the process.edit: Also, and this is a personal issue of mine, but plastic doesn't "break down". Ever. That's what makes plastic plastic