True enough. But it IS NOW. And continuing to insist on calling them that, or associating the word with their image, IS NOW derogatory. Just like my Jim Tim example. If I mishear and call you Tim that’s not derogatory. If you correct me and I STILL call you Tim, that’s derogatory.
Their name is Inuit. You’ve been corrected. Chose your path.
Are you an eskimo?
“And continuing to insist on calling them that, or associating the word with their image..”
My point is that it’s the name of an ice cream bar.
Never once have I argued that people should or should not be referred to as Eskimo.
Nor am I aware the old image (which was not derogatory or insulting) is still used. Is it?