Truth is an absolute defense to libel claims, because one of the elements that must be proven in a defamation suit is falsity of the statement.
(Dat Ol' Debbil made me post this.)
Edit: the term—originally an allusion to the sunburned red necks of farmers—was not always used as a slur amongst whites. For example, wearing red neckties and kerchiefs to political rallies, some southerners claimed the label as a “badge of class pride for a county’s populist voters.” the term—originally an allusion to the sunburned red necks of farmers—was not always used as a slur amongst whites. For example, wearing red neckties and kerchiefs to political rallies, some southerners claimed the label as a “badge of class pride for a county’s populist voters.”
This post was edited by tom jackson at July 25, 2019 6:36 PM MDT
Not sure what part of my answer you are asking about.
My first exposure to the term "redneck" was the positive one in italics. Subsequent to then, comments with the term tend to be derogatory. Personally I do not use it.
I am a redneck...and a Trump supporter. But I am not ignorant. I simply answered the question in my answer. I though that was better than making a dig back.
No. I believe we all can read an insult and know exactly if the persons intent. Most of it is just common sense. But if there is a question I will message or ask the person what they mean.
Take the example in the question. If that were directed at an specific user, it would be an attack and the person would be moderated and standard procedures would apply. (Edit/Deletion, User break 48hrs/mod vote on length/non-reinstatement)
tom jackson 