I am in the somewhat unusual position of agreeing with almost everything Tom Bliss says :) I couldn't have put what I think about the "blacking up" issue better myself.


Erm Les,

I can't remember anyone suggesting we ban the word "black" or not use it in any of the contexts you describe. Now that would be really, really silly and Political Correctness gone mad.

However, if I thought someone WAS going to be OFFENDED, I would think carefully about using any term. Simple good manners.

Paul