Re: Jargon... LO3252

Michael McMaster (Michael@kbddean.demon.co.uk)
Tue, 17 Oct 1995 22:21:02 +0000

Replying to LO3170 --

Jesse's comments on gangs and jargon suggests the power of jargon for
community. A part of this communicty function is that it identifies
who belongs and who doesn't. The who doesn't - the exclusion - may
be more important in many cases than the indicator of belonging.

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Michael McMaster
Michael@kbddean.demon.co.uk