...then just ignore it and do whatever you think is more important. Don't fight against inclusive language, inclusivity, and cultural appropriation because not only is that a very fucking bad look but it creates spaces where reactionaries can start to pull the left apart.

Also, all feelings are valid. If you post something that upsets someone because of the language that you use, they are not overreacting. Even if you don't exactly understand why they're upset, you should still extend some basic empathy to them.

This isn't really directed at anyone or at anything I saw, but I feel like it bears repeating in any left space.

I hope everyone is having a lovely December, love you all.

  • CommieMisha [she/her,they/them]
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    4 years ago

    But asking people to be aware of the effect language has on people isn't attacking them. And some words were always meant to be offensive, they were just more accepted because the group they were used against were unable to fight against it. At the end of the day language still has power with how you use it.

    • Ithorian [comrade/them, null/void]
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      4 years ago

      Yeah I'll agree its perfectly fine to ask some one to be more thoughtful when they speak, and I agree people feel what they feel. I'm just saying if you're one of those people who honestly gets upset by the words other people use try temper your feelings by keeping in mind that it wasn't actually an attack on you.

      • CommieMisha [she/her,they/them]
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        4 years ago

        It can be difficult to discern who's doing on purpose and who's just unaware that it can hurt people, especially over the internet. To people who are in marginalized groups, it would make perfect sense to get defensive because they're used to being attacked, or be argued with in bad faith. That's why it's important to understand that their feelings are valid.