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> Intent, not language, should be the focus. Changing the language with good intentions isn't a problem if intent should be the focus instead of language. Wha
by benlivengood 4y ago
> Intent, not language, should be the focus.
Changing the language with good intentions isn't a problem if intent should be the focus instead of language.
What is not ok is demanding that people be mind-readers and pull the "good intent" out of the people's heads who use harmful language widely identified as unacceptable. Language changes over time, except for dead languages.
- kleer001 4y ago> ... good intentions isn't a problem The road to hell is paved with good intentions. > harmful language No such thing.