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I'm skeptical of all of them in their current form. It helps bolster my argument. I acknowledge that I might be wrong, and if it inspires someone to call me out
by jrm4 4y ago
I'm skeptical of all of them in their current form. It helps bolster my argument. I acknowledge that I might be wrong, and if it inspires someone to call me out in an effective way, great!
Now, ask yourself -- in a forum that's supposed to be about discussion and answering questions, why do you think it's very important to police how I use punctuation?
- washbrain 4y agoIt's not policing, I'm suggesting that in a dialogue the use of scare quotes signals a negative interest in actually engaging in discussion. Typically, scare quotes will be interpreted as someone who has already made their mind up and won't be moved. Compare: "I'm skeptical about the prevalence of autism in teens." "I'm skeptical about the prevalence of "autism" in teens." The first absolutely conveys your skepticism, but doesn't come with an implied sneer. I don't know, maybe this feedback isn't useful or you reject it, that's fine too. I just figured you may want to know that the way folks might interpret the quotes might be heavier than you intended.
- aliqot 4y agoI don't think that's what they meant.
- jrm4 4y agoThe sneer is intentional, esp for "neurodivergent." It strikes me as something as so nebulous as to perhaps be useless. Could be wrong.
- washbrain 4y agoI believe it's intended to be an umbrella term for many specific conditions. The opposite of neurotypical. It's a way to acknowledge that folks with autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder, depression, OCD, or other conditions are not neurotypical - they are neurodivergent. I've rarely met someone who would say they are neurodiverse without a specific underlying condition. It's a way of creating a category or set without needing to share one's diagnosis. Think of it like saying, "I'm European" vs "I'm Italian".
- JohnPrine 4y agoI think what you're saying is true and I appreciate it