lklawson
Grandmaster
Words mean things, yes, but I cannot find any NLP type connection for the "clip" mistake. There just doesn't seem to be any special connotation to the term "clip," either positive or negative, that is not also symmetrically associated with the term "magazine."Words mean things. People use the terms that give emotional support to the ideals they support. A man doesn't fire multiple times, he 'sprays the room'. The words are important.
I correct my anti-gun friends every time they say it. I have to. If we're not going to use the correct words, we cannot have a discussion.
My best research indicates that it is a mis-term with its origin in returning WWII vets.
If you can point me to any evidence that "clip" has a particularly negative connotation over and above what may already be associated with "magazine" then I'd be willing to reconsider my position that the whole "clip/mag" thing is simply a non-starter.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
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