The two-step here is: 1. Broaden the definition of violence 2. Make demands based on safety It's been very effective, because telling people they're being ridiculous gets rebranded as more violence.https://twitter.com/enoughsnark/status/1289396535487209476 …
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For context, the tweet I was referencing (which was immediately hidden) equated the willful mispronunciation of a "difficult" name with literal violence. I'm less interested in picking a fight with the specific example than I am in the effectiveness of this rhetorical move.
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There's a second variation on this, which is 1. The act itself wasn't violent seen in isolation 2. But it brought harrassment to someone, or could have 3. And the performer of the act knew this would happen 4. So the act was violent
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Anyway if you mispronounce my name I will PUNCH YOU BACK, so practice
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Replying to @Pinboard
also if you type ceglowski instead of cegłowski you hate the polish.
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Correct. However, they are just awful so it is okay to hate them.
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