Quote: vsewo "As an Equality and Diversity advisor in HM Forces I would like to make the following observations.
The term "Window Licker" is used by an individual to denegrate a person they perceve to be of lower intelligence than themselves. It is not considered a general insult regarding appearance. The term is offensive both to the reciprient and to outside observers (the previous posters and in this case me).
For an example of how poorly this term is looked at please see the error Lego madehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/33079474/lego-apologises-for-window-licker-toyrl
The same can be said for the term "Mong" - again a derogatory term to belittle intelligence; HOWEVER, you expanded the term to "Mongrel". You were referring to Segyaro and have also referenced Albert Kelly. In this sense the term "Mongrel" can be interpreted as a racist remark as both individuals are of aboriginal descent. In the ugly history of racism, “mongrel” has been used to demean couples of different ethnicities and children of mixed race. The use of mongrel also invokes another nasty word, miscegenation, which is a derogatory term for couples of mixed race who marry and have kids.
If you were in front of me accused of casual racisim and discrimination toward percieved intelligence I would uphold the case and I would seek to be following a path of suitable resolution.
Please refrain from using offensive language and terminology on our board.'"
Completely the way I saw it, the term mongrel used to describe there racial heritage, not to say they are ugly, pure racism and he knows it, using the I've got a black friend argument as an excuse, would not be so back if he just admitted the comments were wrong and just apologies