Ima be honest i came across as kind of a dick. I think im just annoyed about an overall trend of the left being super exclusive and making innocuous things “cancellable” or problematic in a way that can alienate libs/apolitical who are potential radicals.
I get that. I do think it's valuable on the left to think about our language, because it is often indicative of toxic mindsets we've inherited. That's not a conversation I'd have with someone as they're becoming more comfortable with leftism overall.
I always assume good faith first. It's only when someone doubles down or gets defensive that I abandon any pretext. If I see someone use a slur, I'll let them know that it is one. If they get annoyed, then they're probably a dick.
Ima be honest i came across as kind of a dick. I think im just annoyed about an overall trend of the left being super exclusive and making innocuous things “cancellable” or problematic in a way that can alienate libs/apolitical who are potential radicals.
I get that. I do think it's valuable on the left to think about our language, because it is often indicative of toxic mindsets we've inherited. That's not a conversation I'd have with someone as they're becoming more comfortable with leftism overall.
I can totally get behind that actually. as long as we allow for misteps for those who are learning in good faith i think thats totally reasonable
I always assume good faith first. It's only when someone doubles down or gets defensive that I abandon any pretext. If I see someone use a slur, I'll let them know that it is one. If they get annoyed, then they're probably a dick.