@ben_mathes I need to stop tweeting anything that looks like support for SJW types. Current climate seems only to reward side-pickers :(.
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Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler@ben_mathes I am genuinely curious about the SJW end-game. Assume they achieve all the language policing they want. What then?4 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @vgr
@vgr@ben_mathes Well, I think they gain some real power (unless backlash is particularly strong). What are you thinking re "end game"?1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @KevinSimler
@KevinSimler@ben_mathes I don't think they do. Controlled language is not actually power language. It can stop things but not do things.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
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@vgr@ben_mathes You don't think creating a climate where everyone must pay lip service to X translates to real power gains for X?2 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
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@KevinSimler@ben_mathes It's the mode that matters. If you must pay tribute or work for X, X has power. Language power, not so much.6 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
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@ctbeiser@KevinSimler Why do you need language power for that? Calling out hypocrisy is always an ongoing human activity2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
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@ctbeiser @KevinSimler It's an arms race. Example, you can use the word "thug" until the police catch on, then use some other dogwhistle
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