tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post411377974503525779..comments2024-02-17T03:22:53.951-05:00Comments on No Dogs or Anglophones: Anglo Theater Director Enrages French Language NationalistsEditorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699783315783642466noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-17455697803656161882009-07-21T10:57:27.445-04:002009-07-21T10:57:27.445-04:00Well anyone who is rude just because the other per...Well anyone who is rude just because the other person does not speak thier language is just that, rude. I doubt Les Sages Fous were not looking to be Sh%# Disturbers when they sent that message. Unfortunately, not everyone is like yourself. For some (small but vocal group) any word of English heard, is like hearing the devil himself. I was born and raised in Quebec and 3/4 of my life is in French, however i am still seen as the "Minority" and for some I should just know my place and mind P’s and Q’s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-84170043833262341332009-07-21T09:49:11.322-04:002009-07-21T09:49:11.322-04:00Well, that's one interpretation of what they w...Well, that's one interpretation of what they were saying. And given that this group has anglophones members makes this interpretation dubious at best. IMHO, they were asking to be removed from the list if messages were to be only in english. What's the harm in that?<br /><br />And BTW, there are some anglophones who are rude to francophones when these do not speak english... Should we go over the top because of some a***oles? I know, some separatists will do that, but if we're all going to follow extremists from one side or another, we're in for more trouble...<br /><br />As a francophone, I have NO problems with anglophone presence in Quebec, as long as my culture and language can thrive...Martin Gamachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006353945641466582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-66588296612883183682009-07-21T09:36:31.253-04:002009-07-21T09:36:31.253-04:00I agree that Mr. Amber’s response was over the top...I agree that Mr. Amber’s response was over the top, and the fact that Les Sages Fous's request for a French version is not offensive. However, the fact that they must be contacted in French OR ELSE be removed from their mailing list is basically telling the Anglophones Exist in French or do not exist at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963035472241877292.post-42747007902016392772009-07-20T12:10:51.342-04:002009-07-20T12:10:51.342-04:00Well... Sorry, but I think Mr Amber went overboard...Well... Sorry, but I think Mr Amber went overboard with this. The email from Les sages fous did not strike me as offensive in any way, Mr Amber responded in a way which suggested he should have anger management sessions.<br /><br />I'm not a language bigot (as you can guess, with me francophone writing in your language), but I was offended by Mr Amber's reaction. If someone asks me to speak or write in their language, do I insult them and tell them to "go f*ck themselves"? No, I usually comply, understanding that they might be limited to that language. I see nothing political in this.<br /><br />Nor do I think that Mr Amber's rudeness and obvious bigotry should in any way be seen as representative of ALL anglophones attitudes toward francophones. That would be over-simplification, wouldn't it?Martin Gamachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006353945641466582noreply@blogger.com