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It'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 qu
by washbrain 4y ago
It'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