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BDSM Dictionary : Usual suspects: history
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A derogatory phrase coined by someone who objected to people who asked questions.
Added by MrsGhede: Objection to the word derogatory!
Agreed that the phrase 'usual suspects' was originally considered to be a derogatory term used by some people in an attempt to diminish the validity of any opposing online opinion!
However discerning intelligent people now consider this phrase to be a much sought after approbation. It is now an enhancement to an online profile.
Rather be a Usual Suspect than ...
Added by Strictlynormal:
The phrase is often used by those who cannot differentiate between criticism of an event per se, and criticism (even constructive criticism) of a specific aspect of that event, irrespective of the validity of their comments.
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