[jordigh]

Of course it's a common usage, but that alone shouldn't make it acceptable usage. Lots of disparaging language is common usage. When you use a word with a certain intent, it's the usage of that word with that specific intent that should be questioned.

I think we should all be grownup enough to recognise that ideas can't really be stolen either. We also recognise the value of copying ideas. If we recognise these things, then we should use corresponding language to reflect our intent.