2006-08-18 06:11:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Pyromaniac isn't derogatory. If they are a compulsive fire-setter, then that's what they are.
2006-08-18 06:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by sylvia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the person is a true pyromaniac then the situation contains bigger problems than someone's hurt feelings. You might want to avoid the term "firebug" but other than that, I'd be more worried about the potential loss of life and property.
2006-08-18 06:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by rockhoundguide 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Isn't pyromaniac the technical term? If you need a PC term try overly-excited-fire-initiator; burnt-house-creator or match-happy
2006-08-18 06:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by ~*~*~*Jenny Anne~*~*~* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...call them a pyromaniac.
2006-08-22 03:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Padme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah - call them a pyromaniac - assuming that they are.
2006-08-18 06:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fire-proficient.
2006-08-19 08:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jenifer S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying to use it as a derogatory term I don't think there is a PC way to call people names. If you are using it in a medical or mental health capacity then it is fine.
2006-08-18 06:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by Erin S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I don't think that it is politically correct for people to set things on fire so why does it really matter if you call them as they are.
2006-08-18 06:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by M.S.DallasTx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you care about being politically correct?
2006-08-18 06:49:30 · answer #9 · answered by Daisy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That IS the politically correct term. It's not like you're calling them "fire nutjobs".
2006-08-18 06:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by Kookoo Bananas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋