People who think that eliminating racial slurs eliminates racism are cotton-pickin' wrong.
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Replying to @chaosprime
@chaosprime ....... but language does affect the way we think? that's been scientifically proven.5 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @wirehead2501
@wirehead2501 Yeah, I actually think a communications environment that gives people basic respect is worthwhile. Just not a panacea.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @chaosprime
@chaosprime of course it's not - nothing is. but it's a valid starting point.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @wirehead2501
@wirehead2501 Yes. I'm really not meaning to support the "let's stick up for all people being shitbirds in public fora" crowd or anything.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@wirehead2501 I mean, IMO there is a level that language policing gets taken to where magical thinking and status display have taken over.
7:42 PM - 3 Dec 2013
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