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Hexbear Non-ableist Insult/Descriptor Minithread (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 weeks ago by LeninWeave@hexbear.net to c/chat@hexbear.net

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I think that when people (hopefully all of us on this website) work to eliminate ableist language from their vocabulary, they end up with many fewer words to describe certain patterns/behaviors negatively.

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[–] LeninWeave@hexbear.net 17 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Just focusing on a word and not a broader sentiment in my example is probably sub-optimal, but I think you understand what I'm getting at and I don't want to spend five paragraphs on it when this comment is already long-winded.

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I don't have time now, comrade, but I'll try to come back later to read and respond to this in detail.

[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

yeah come back and read that one

[–] LeninWeave@hexbear.net 7 points 2 weeks ago

Extremely worthwhile read. This website WILL embrace Comrade Garfield Thought.

[–] purpleworm@hexbear.net 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

What I meant is that I felt like if I tried to outline the idea of identifying ableist concepts in a systematic way without leaning on keywords, that part would be 5 paragraphs instead of the 1 I used by leaning on a keyword. The rest of the comment isn't to outline that concept but to explain what I view as some issues with the approach of this board. I was definitely being unclear though.

[–] LeninWeave@hexbear.net 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Apologies, I misread that. I do actually think there would be value in those 5 paragraphs, but I understand why you chose to keep the comment more focused on the issues of Hexbear specifically.

[–] Abracadaniel@hexbear.net 5 points 2 weeks ago

FWIW that was clear to me.