Anti-elitism. To have a fear of skill. To propagate social acceptance of mediocrity.
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Replying to @mandubian
@mandubian Elitism is a positive concept. Don't let any D-grader tell you otherwise.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @dibblego
@dibblego@mandubian said that because in french, the word elitism refers to something bad by its definition.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @yoeight
@yoeight@mandubian A lot of English speakers will say the same thing for the same reason. They are wrong.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @dibblego
@dibblego@mandubian Can't tell for english but in french, elitism doesn't subsume excellence as it refers to a social class.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @yoeight
@yoeight@mandubian English speakers try exactly the same hijack.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @dibblego
@dibblego@mandubian That's why we French pick the word excellence instead. Because it doesn't require you to be born into privilege2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@mandubian @yoeight That is precisely what elitism is. Do not let any D-grader tell you otherwise, just like I won't.
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