Don't use the term. AP style says dump it. Use precise language: KKK, neo-Nazi, etc
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Replying to @mao2u2 @JoyAnnReid
The AP guide applies to its writing to avoid legitimizing it stories. Joy is using it to specifically de-legitimize it in a tweet. Different
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @JoyAnnReid
Incorrect. AP Style has been fulcrum of all journalism for decades. AP issued directive on 'alt-right' this wk. It is a rebranding word
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Replying to @mao2u2 @JoyAnnReid
But Joy isn't using it to describe their brand. She's using it much as you are now, to call out its context as *they* use it.
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She's not saying "the alt right dis a thing tuesday." She's saying "this thing the call 'alt right' is actually garbage trash."
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @mao2u2
If you never address the language *they* use for themselves, they can more easily sidestep it. So you have to use it in some contexts.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @mao2u2
Example: "The neo-Nazis are fuckheads." <-- lotsa people agree "Folks who call themselves 'alt-right' are fuckheads." <-- this educates
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
Careless use of vulgar language rarely educates. Studies show vulgarity often damages credibility. U just hurt URself on this one.
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Replying to @mao2u2
I didn't do shit. You simply refuse to listen to powerful women of color. Goodbye.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @mao2u2
AP style isn't Tweet friendly. But good point to call it what it is and not use their choice of label.
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Again. She is not using their choice of label. She is *criticizing* that label.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @mao2u2
That's also why it shouldn't be used
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