...then just ignore it and do whatever you think is more important. Don't fight against inclusive language, inclusivity, and cultural appropriation because not only is that a very fucking bad look but it creates spaces where reactionaries can start to pull the left apart.

Also, all feelings are valid. If you post something that upsets someone because of the language that you use, they are not overreacting. Even if you don't exactly understand why they're upset, you should still extend some basic empathy to them.

This isn't really directed at anyone or at anything I saw, but I feel like it bears repeating in any left space.

I hope everyone is having a lovely December, love you all.

  • penguin_von_doom [she/her]
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    4 years ago

    A language is used to reinforce stereotypes about other people only in the sense that if you want to communicate a stereotype, language is one of the ways you do that. What you're proposing sounds to me like a strong interpretation of Sapir-Whorf, which is something that modern linguistics does not support

    • CommieMisha [she/her,they/them]
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      4 years ago

      The weak form of Sapir Wharf is though. And things like people first language or not using slurs helps. Especially if oppressive language is rooted every day vernacular, like using gay as an insult, or the r word to mean not intelligent.