I would very much like an alternative forum that was much more heavily regulated

[tempogain]

I know it’s the eternal question and all, but the “US or America” part of the conversation isn’t really on topic. Take it up here perhaps:

Usage of the word "America"

In common usage, “America” is short for “the United States of America.” It would be awkward to use such a long name every time you want to refer to the country. It’s as simple as that. Nothing to do with ethnocentricity or any other silliness. And this is a usage that’s not only common in the U.S., but accepted all over the world. The fact that certain people (mostly Latin Americans) have a chip on their shoulder about this usage says more about their own insecurities and self-righteousness th…