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by nozzlegear 49 days ago
> USAians

Americans. Please avoid this childish demonym unless you're going to commit to calling people from South African "SAians" too.

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I’m interested to hear your perspective on why this is childish? I’ve seen this term used online for decades now and while I’ve never much cared for it, it seems pretty banal and not worth commenting on?

Do you feel offended by it personally as an American? If so, why?