eskimofry

joined 5 years ago
[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml -4 points 2 years ago

If a word changes it’s general meaning in normal day use… from something so bad to something that’s no longer associated with said bad thing… is it really bad? What about gay then? That term has be co-opted by homosexual men. Do you suggest we stop using the word gay?

Why don't you like that words are being declawed from their original poisonous nature?

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's also something somebody can't control. So it's still shitty to ask them that.

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml -2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not OP but, You're missing the point. This fact about the word rice is new to a lot of folks here, including me. You're hellbent on proving that everybody is in on some racist circle that's perpetuating the use of this word.

If a word changes it's general meaning in normal day use... from something so bad to something that's no longer associated with said bad thing... is it really bad? What about gay then? That term has be co-opted by homosexual men. Do you suggest we stop using the word gay? Then I would call you a reactionary.

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Constant outrage isn't healthy or productive. Context is important too.

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml 42 points 2 years ago

"Sure we destroyed the planet as we knew it, but for a brief moment in time, we increased value for shareholders!"

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Small flaw in the arguments.. the concept of countries has not existed for a millenia.. let alone centuries.

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago

What usually happens is the area becomes too rich for the usual folk who have lived there since their birth. Now they can't eat at a restaurant in their own home town.

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You think existing government can't manipulate you into thinking we are in a democracy?

[–] eskimofry@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Money can be a dictator too.

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