Talk:Artisan

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[edit] Note on gender neutral terms

To avoid an edit war around the issue of gender neutrality, I've added a note explaining the usage of gender neutral terms, and reasons why people prefer to use them. The intention is to reach a compromise between people who are passionate about gender neutrality, and people who think it doesn't belong. (And no, I'm not going to declare my own point of view, even if you ask nicely. :-) Waitak 02:48, 21 August 2006 (UTC)

Hi Waitak. I can't say I agree with the additional notes that you have added re craftswoman etc. There are just too many articles where you would then need to include the exact same information. I don't mind changing terms when there is a general consensus in society for the change ( ie previous discussions regarding lineworker vs lineman) but I am opposed to gender neutral changes when there has not yet been an acceptance for the term. I think including notes to appease gender neutrality views is not for the Wiki. Off the top of my head one of the few gender neutral success stories is probably dropping actress for the all inclusive actor, but then I suppose the offensive term man was not in the title. Lumberjack Steve 10:34, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

Just to be clear, the note was a revision of changes made within the article. The intention was to compromise between those who feel strongly on the issue, and those who really don't care at all. Waitak 11:09, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

I am not that concerned to revert the edit, if others are then so be it. I have watched with a little interest some of the gender neutral discussions and I think the recent issues have probably resolved themselves with patient reasoning between those involved. See ya around the wiki Lumberjack Steve 12:15, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Note on the second picture

I think the second picture is offending to Russians! User:DavidWatts 12:15, 23 August 2006 (UTC)—Preceding unsigned comment added by 193.68.61.138 (talk) 10:22, 24 April 2008 (UTC)