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This comment is a totally unnecessary distraction. Yes, of course, obviously there's no statement that applies to literally 100% of the population, but that doe
by dionidium 8y ago
This comment is a totally unnecessary distraction. Yes, of course, obviously there's no statement that applies to literally 100% of the population, but that doesn't mean that we should alter everyday language to drone on with endless hedges and caveats in an attempt to cover every combination of human traits.
I know you’re coming from a good place, but I think it’s misguided.
- pvg 8y agowe should alter everyday language to drone on with endless hedges and caveats in an attempt to cover every combination of human traits. I'm not sure how you get that from anything I said. I'm saying that 'lol, yanquis are fat' is not a sensible response to some random story about a person making good use of assistive technologies. It seems like a totally unnecessary distraction that comes from not-a-good place.
- dionidium 8y agoWe might both be guilty of bringing pre-existing grievances to this conversation :)