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Laid off. I can understand why YC PR would use that weird language, but why copy it?

• gtirloni 4y ago
  Because that's the term being used for mass firings, even if you don't like it. You can look it up in a dictionary, it's a valid word.
  • mola 4y ago
    What dictionary are you using? Impacted is being strongly affected by something. It's a vague term that avoids using the specific thing that happen: people were laid off. Being impacted could also mean got a promotion.
    • gtirloni 4y ago
      oh, impacted is a trouble word now too? interesting. in the name of efficiency, could you list all the words you're offended by?