Chi-Fi in the Time of Self-Righteous Indignation.

Political correctness is not civility. It is a ploy to stifle dialogue, and a means to control thought.

@yuviarora we agree they are not the same. I stated it above initially. One must decide which is which and not allow disdain for Political Correctness to affect their judgement when it comes to civility and how what one says or does is likely to affect others. Often not an easy task. Best to think before one talks.  If one aspires to be civil......

Last comment on this: Being civil is an ethical thing. Should not be politicized. Run the other way from anyone who justifies not being civil, regardless of political affiliation.  If you can't turn a cold shoulder for some reason, then defend yourself, in the interest of a more civil world perhaps.  The force will be with you.

So what? Your logic is defective.  Two wrongs don't make a right.

More likely in this case any Chinese people still remaining here have jumped ship or are considering doing so. Derogatory terms tend to work that way. Bad for business too.

I don’t see @nonoise or many others objecting to either the concept or practice of being civil to others. That says a lot. Being spirited and vocal in one’s beliefs is a good thing. You can’t control others, only try and set a good example.  Sometimes we all fail.  Try try again....

@jl1ny

What you or I or anyone might find offensive has nothing to do with what others do. How about we all just treat each other civilly? That’s part of being "civilized" as opposed to the alternative.

civil

[ˈsiv(ə)l]

ADJECTIVE

1. relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.

   "civil aviation"

   synonyms:

   secular · nonreligious · lay · laic · laical · nonmilitary · civilian

2. courteous and polite.

   "we tried to be civil to him"

   synonyms:

   polite · courteous · well mannered · well bred · gentlemanly ·

   [more]

Chi-fi is used as a derogatory term and should not be part of civil discourse. It is insulting to anyone of Chinese heritage, which includes mostly good and many very talented people. It’s that simple. Do not use this word unless that is your intent.

International trade is pretty much the ONLY thing that can bring various countries around the world together.  Everyone should support that!

Yes personally I prefer to buy US but have no qualms about buying any product from anywhere if it makes sense to do it, often for value reasons.

Check out my system(s). My hifi stuff is mostly from US companies. I’m sure parts and other elements of product delivery occur overseas in some cases. Good for them! I trust vendors I trust to make good decisions about those things. Not my problem.

Pretty sure my smartphone is made in China. TV in Japan. I have a DAC from Taiwan I believe and some British speakers.

I ended up getting my daughter a 2019 Hyandai Elantra for school commuting, etc. Goddam what a well thought out, functional and affordable vehicle! Not a sports or luxury car but it does everything very well, is quite roomy, (I am 6’2" tall), loaded with useful features, amazingly fuel efficient, and is still an absolute pleasure to drive! Seats might be made a tad more comfy perhaps. Made in S. Korea I think. Bravo!!! We will see how long it lasts compared to a Toyota or Ford or Chevy, none of which are 100% US made anymore either I suspect.

Just be real folks and get with the times. They are always a changin....

Political correctness and civil behavior towards others are two different things.  Hopefully people do not use political correctness as an excuse to not be civil.

I wouldn't worry about it specifically.  Global trade is the only thing that helps keep this world together.   Better to get with the times and ride the wave rather than build more barriers.  If you don't like China or any other country for whatever reason you are free to not partake.   It's a personal decision like pretty much everything else in life.