Elbow wrote:

> Jap
> I see this word all over the place and I really dont like the word Jap.

I don't like it. But it depends on the user and the usage. I've had to
understand that some from down under use it as an abbreviation, as do some
Americans, as in media. The word is unfortunately logical and convenient,
unlike some other terms used for black people.

> Is it just me or what?
> I prefer to say Jpn, Jpnese,  Japanese, but not Jap.

"Jpnese"?

> Please help me to not get pissed when I hear some chat asshole say it again.

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