Comment Re:My answer (Score 1) 525
When using an internationally frequented forum don't assume people are using the US 'definition' of America or that they are obligated to do so to be polite.
When using a site that implicitly (or explicitly, it's probably in the FAQ somewhere) caters to Americans, don't assume that the convention on what to call the United States in your home country is used here. It's not about being polite, it's about being expedient so people don't have to re-read your comment multiple times.