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The term "Orwellian" in describing language comes directly from the properties of Newspeak. "Orwellian" can mean other things when describing state power or su
by UncleMeat 4y ago
The term "Orwellian" in describing language comes directly from the properties of Newspeak.
"Orwellian" can mean other things when describing state power or surveillance technology, but in this context it is being used to describe language so the connection to Newspeak is the relevant one.
- nopenopenopeno 4y agoIt's straightforwardly a broad term and you have no basis for your nonsense gatekeeping.
- UncleMeat 4y agoIt isn’t gatekeeping. “Orwellian” has a negative connotation. It is unreasonable to describe ordinary internal jargon as such.
- nopenopenopeno 4y agoIf you disagree, then make an actual argument for the content of your position. This subjective word policing is pathetic and unconvincing.