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shadow_pico t1_j8c0i1u wrote

When I think of Aborigines, I think of the natives from "Crocodile Dundee".

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iTriedSpinning t1_j8cieji wrote

In case the down votes have you confused, “Aborigines” and “Natives” is found to be offensive. The world steps forward everyday but not all of us can keep up at the same pace. 🙂

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shadow_pico t1_j8f0ey6 wrote

I had no idea this was offensive. So sorry that it came off as such. Thank you for correcting me. I used the word "Aborigines" because a friend of mine moved to Australia many years ago and uses that word to describe certain people in her area. Anyone familiar with Alice Springs?

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Velvet_moth t1_j8fublb wrote

Your friend is likely racist.

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shadow_pico t1_j8ghg15 wrote

She is far from racist. She has bi-racial children and grandchildren.

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