Prettytom Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, Vrsaljko said: All the problems in the world and they're wasting time on this. What absolute nonsense. I’m not sure that the people fiddling with birds’ names would be any good at brokering peace in the Middle East. Leave them to it. At least then, you know where they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Just now, Prettytom said: I’m not sure that the people fiddling with birds’ names would be any good at brokering peace in the Middle East. Leave them to it. At least then, you know where they are. And what a waste of space they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Grey Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Don't blame them Tracey is a horrible name And Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vrsaljko Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, Prettytom said: I’m not sure that the people fiddling with birds’ names would be any good at brokering peace in the Middle East. Leave them to it. At least then, you know where they are. I wasn't really suggesting that they should broker peace in the middle east. If they feel the need to correct the wrongs of society, then go and volunteer at a homeless shelter or food bank etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsweetman Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 So.....History is no more......what a waste of time my o level history pass was!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 39 minutes ago, Jack Grey said: Don't blame them Tracey is a horrible name And Sharon Oi ,nowt wrong wi Sharon . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horribleblob Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Gormenghast said: Do tell. I don't know that one. The Common Cormorant or *hag Lays eggs inside a paper bag… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 19 hours ago, The_DADDY said: Dozens of bird species will have their English names changed in an attempt to avoid associations with “historic bias” and exclusionary practices. The American Ornithological Society (AOS) said the decision was being made “in an effort to address past wrongs and engage far more people in the enjoyment, protection, and study of birds”. The organisation also plans to change the process by which English names are selected for bird species under its jurisdiction. The effort will begin in 2024 and will focus initially on 70–80 bird species that occur primarily within the US and Canada. "There is power in a name, and some English bird names have associations with the past that continue to be exclusionary and harmful today,” said AOS president Colleen Handel. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/offensive-bird-names-us-canada-aos-b2440066.html Your thoughts? Your thoughts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Grey Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Will they change the name of the 'Cockerel'? Or the 'Blue Tit'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jack Grey said: Will they change the name of the 'Cockerel'? Or the 'Blue Tit'? Knowing the craziness of some of these zealots, anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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