ilk/ɪlk/noun
a type of person or thing similar to one already referred to.

Another phrasing of the same sentiment might be: You and those (who think) like you.

There can be no "personal attack" when I am simply referring to the person's stated opinions and grouping him with a (self-selecting) group of other individuals that think the same way.

How can grouping a person with others who hold the same opinions be an "attack"? Especially when the 'group' are an unnamed, unnumbered, unselected 'group' who may or may not exist.

There is no condemnation; no accusation; no unfavourable comparison; beyond the statement that on the evidence of expressed opinions here; that group are a minority.

Being a minority does not invalidate the opinion; but it does mean that any action taken in light of that opinion would be an imposition upon the majority.

Offense isn't given; it is taken. And can be found everywhere if you look hard enough.

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :)
In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

In reply to Re^6: Let's drop this long belaboured, never pertinent, pointless subject once and for all. ("ilk") by BrowserUk
in thread Having our anonymous cake and eating it too by pemungkah

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