I know. I read the whole conversation (I think). I understand you *mean* to use it gender neutral but I agree with @o_guest that the term isn't gender neutral (the dictionary notwithstanding)
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I still not convinced about it but I don't think it is relevant anymore. It seems to be one of the taboo words, so I would try not to use it. However, I believe that meaning cannot/should not be attached to words. Of course I don't expect you to agree
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I think the intention in this discussion is not to make the word taboo, but rather to draw attention to, and create awareness of how language use can help perpetuate the conceptualisation of male as default/normal/norm/neutral etc.
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Replying to @IrisVanRooij @twitemp1 and
I’ve been thinking about this all day. I think there is something that hasn’t been said but needs to be considered when applying rules based on averages/aggregates to individuals. What does it do to our personal communications when we disregard our priors about an individual when
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Replying to @zerdeve @IrisVanRooij and
interpreting their choices/behaviors? Are we all merely here to enact social biases or do our underlying thoughts/motives/assumptions matter at all? What purpose does calling out on people based on unique incidents (vs. repetitive behaviors) totally devoid of context and
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Replying to @zerdeve @IrisVanRooij and
completely disregarding our prior knowledge about the person serve? And how does it weigh against harm done against the person? These kinds of criticisms when directed at specific incidences may damage personal communications more than they actually serve a “greater”
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Replying to @zerdeve @IrisVanRooij and
social cause and this is not something to be taken lightly. My two cents.
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Replying to @zerdeve @IrisVanRooij and
although, that damage might well be temporary... and if the person accepts a correction then we have created a better future :)
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Replying to @mattsiegel @zerdeve and
Yes! I personally really have appreciated the times I've been called out on Twitter and in general — really enhanced my worldview. In fact just today I sent a PM thanking somebody for telling me I was wrong on something almost exactly a year ago (some anniversaries suck).
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same here! which reminds me, i owe someone a "thank you" :D
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Oooh, what'd I miss?
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