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I recently deleted the adjective "simple" where it is used to describe the islanders who may have originated the myth. Sagaciousphil reverted it. I am of the opinion that a scholar of mythology, such as might be interested in an encyclopedia entry on a mythological topic, would not view the islanders as "simple" and besides, the word assumes a position of superiority that tends to subvert the authority of the content. In other words, why would an objective piece insult the islanders like that? Hypnopompus (talk) 12:46, 10 August 2015 (UTC)

The source was written before our present obsession with political correctness, but your removal of the word "simple" carries with it the implication that all islanders were of the same opinion, not just the simple ones. Eric Corbett 13:09, 10 August 2015 (UTC)

Well, by removing the word "simple" I did leave the word "islander", which is as straightforward a descriptor as I think is necessary, operating under the assumption that not all islanders were of the same opinion. There's a more precise way to say the same thing I'm sure so no objections there. As for "political correctness", that is not a consideration. I just don't think we should go around calling people simple for their beliefs.Hypnopompus (talk) 19:12, 18 August 2015 (UTC)

... and not all islanders were simple, so I still don't see the problem. Have you considered that the people you're being so defensive about are long dead? Eric Corbett 19:15, 18 August 2015 (UTC)

By using the word "simple" the article correctly reflects the wording in the original source; editors should not guess the opinions of others. SagaciousPhil - Chat 19:44, 18 August 2015 (UTC)

Perhaps Hypnopompus would prefer "uneducated"? Whatever, removing the adjective is a slur on all islanders, Eric Corbett 19:49, 18 August 2015 (UTC)

• You have got to be fucking kidding. "Politcal correctness" my asscrack—this is straight-up horseshit, and there is no lack of alternate wordings that would avoid the problem. "removing the adjective is a slur on all islanders" deserves an award for disingenuousness. Curly Turkey 🍁 ¡gobble! 05:58, 23 March 2016 (UTC)

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