People flatly state common expressions r offensive without doing any of the work of persuasion. Wanna change everyday language? Persuade.
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Replying to @jessesingal
@jessesingal You know the stereotype of "straight white guy demands that minorities explain themselves to him"? You keep being that guy.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @LuigiHann
@LuigiHann your alternative is "some members of a group thinks a term Planned Parenthood uses is offensive -- therefore it is"2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @jessesingal
@jessesingal We're in a complicated time for linguistics and gender right now. The "correct" words for various situations haven't... settled2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @LuigiHann
@jessesingal But if I've unintentionally offended somebody I wouldn't make it my priority to prove that they're wrong to be offended3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @LuigiHann
@LuigiHann Was in part responding to a small group of people pillorying me for using a term Planned Parenthood does openly. Will disengage1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @jessesingal
@jessesingal Yeah, I feel bad. I don't agree with the way you've been attacked. Just think you'd benefit from reviewing how you come across2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
@LuigiHann I promise you there is no way to make across well discussing some of these issues on twitter. inherent limitation of medium
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