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y'all is such a great and incusive word, I love it. (kbin.social)

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And that word is coming from an area known for bigotry.

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[–] Abdoanmes@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Hey y'all! I totally get where you're coming from, and it's unfortunate that some experiences can cast a shadow over a simple phrase. "Y'all" is just a warm, inclusive way many in the Southern US address folks. I'm not from the South, but rather the Midwest and I have even adopted the term. I can understand where you are coming from and I dislike that some ignorant people have ruined red hats and "y'all" for many of us. Believe it or not, many kind-hearted, intelligent, and compassionate folks use "y'all" daily and don't embody the aforementioned characterization. It's about the heart and intentions behind the word, not the word itself. I hope by sharing and posting here, we can start to bring counter balance to that stereotype. Have a great day!