I think it should be clear. Dividing people up isn't onherently "wrong". Sometimes a distinction needs to be made - tall vs. short, blonde vs brunette, whatever vs whatever else. The key is to make divisions without implying a positive/negative association or placing an objective value of one over the other. In the case of "real" the opposite is not considered as good - thus a value statement.
I'm not offended. The topic is a good one to discuss. I also realize that sometimes language doesn't always work very well, particularly written language (moreso when the language you are using isn't your native). I am a little grumpy that the boiz didn't question the use of "real" until Ila. Not surprised mind you, just grumpy.
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