• nickwitha_k (he/him)
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    1110 months ago

    Nah. It can be used derisively but isn’t in and of itself offensive. You’re ok. Good on you for asking though.

    • synae[he/him]
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      10 months ago

      Confederate-wannabes can try to use it as an insult but that doesn’t really work. I take it as a point of pride over them.

      • nickwitha_k (he/him)
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        110 months ago

        The most likely etymological origins also make it hard to be insulting. “Little Jan” or “Jan Kaas/Cheese” is just a bit silly and endearing.