flatbush27:
Less is a matter of degree. Based on the statement that people in those areas talk (which is pure Lashon Hara), I was nichshal and answered based on that assumption.
I should have said (and ask the mod to edit my original comment, or at least delete it):
“Chas V’Shalom that people in the chashuv (out of town) areas of Lakewood, Monsey & Baltimore talk about other people just because they wear Jeans! I am not M’kabel and ask the Mod to edit that comment.”
Unfortunately, the person who wrote that comment “got me”. Its one of the major chesronos of the coffee room that Lashon Hara sometimes slips through.
Thank you for correcting me, although (for next time) you should be aware that people who are attacked personally are usually not as ready to recognize their mistake and would rather fight since they are personally offended.
Will Hill: I can only suggest you (and I) get a map. Monsey, Baltimore & Lakewood are all OOT. Flatbush is a Safek. The only vadai is Boro Park.