RakaYourWorld t1_jabrnkg wrote on February 28, 2023 at 7:53 AM

Reply to comment by IamPlantHead in Do you like living in Washington? by Something-Fierce

Please don't use the term redneck. I'm not one to get offended, but I grew up in Kentucky and every presumes people in Kentucky have no shoes, running water, and are "Rednecks" You don't know how blessed you are until you've spent 20 years in Eastern Kentucky. So please, just stop.

IamPlantHead t1_jac1ocq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:16 AM

You might have lived somewhere where that term is by definition Redneck. But did you think there is other places in the country it also applies? I never said anything about “no shoes” “running water”. If you wanna go that route. Then yes I have lived in places that fit that definition. But if your definition of “redneck” is hillbilly. Than I can even use that describe or “presume” your definition. With places I lived or even of Forks., or the immediate surrounding areas.

RakaYourWorld t1_jacxvp3 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Why can't we all just have a little respect for each other? Why are some insulting, degrading words worth not saying in fear of offending me, but others are okay? I don't wanna argue, just saying that I moved away from eastern Kentucky to start a new life and I've had to deal with this type of shit for years. That's all I was trying to say.

IamPlantHead t1_jadachs wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:44 PM

When I used Redneck the first time it wasn’t an insult. My definition was based off what is seen in a dictionary: “rural laboring class”. There was no disrespect. There are two major jobs or laboring jobs here in Forks: Logging and working at the prison/correction center. Of course there are more jobs out here. But again that’s part of the “rural laboring class.” .. Now if you were thinking of the slang/degrading term term for Redneck “no shoes” “running water”,. Or what people equate to Redneck., than that’s on you. And for that I am sorry. Never meant it as such. .. I moved to Washington to start a new life too. My dad had just died. My great grandma, and my aunt died all within six months of each other. My girlfriend at the time was cheating on me. Had a few friends kill themselves, kinda a sucky time. Also had one major surgery since my dad’s death. What did I do? I moved. Enough was enough. … I am happy you got out of Kentucky. Sounds like it was really horrible. No one should have to go through that.

RakaYourWorld t1_jadkfwg wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:48 PM

My life story and why I'm in Washington is in my post history. I'm sorry I took it the wrong way. Just very used to people being nasty. I'm also sorry that you had to go through all that. Events like that change a person. Clearly it made you a better person.