Is the Army taking ownership for offensive language released on social media sight like Facebook, the RallyPoint, LinkedIn, and Twitter?

2015-02-14T19:16:13-05:00

Army Releases List Of Innocuous Phrases It Will No Longer Tweet

THE PENTAGON — After coming under fire from offended social media users for tweeting about “chinks” in its spec ops’ digital and physical armor, the Army recently released a list of other innocuous phrases it will eliminate from its lexicon in order not to inadvertently trigger an outrage addicted American public. Lt. Col. Alayne Conway, …

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2015 7:17 PM

2015-02-14T19:17:38-05:00

Did you see the article about the Argentinian president that inspired this story?? HILARIOUS!!
v/r,
CPT Butler

-Edit: Here it is. Essentially it's "They came hewe for flied lice and petloleum?"

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/04/americas/argentina-president-tweet/

Oooppss.

Argentina president posts tweet mocking Chinese accent - CNN.com

At best, it was a failed attempt at humor. At worst, her tweet was deeply offensive.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2015 6:03 PM

2015-02-15T18:03:07-05:00

Funny stuff, MAJ Private RallyPoint Member! The Army doesn't want to "inadvertently trigger an outrage addicted American public." Now that's funny! As is the reference to the Army wanting to be "social justice warriors."

Response by SP5 Michael Rathbun made Feb 15 at 2015 8:11 PM

2015-02-15T20:11:28-05:00

Decent piece. Now we will need to expand it a bit.