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Re:Word usage guidance and alternative terms by BlueParanoia on Monday April 19, 2021 @05:04AM (#26860533)
Changes like these aren't something you make in an instant. You practice using the right language over time. I'm sure that other engineers have a few braincells left over to think before they speak/type.

The idea with this guide is to give a comprehensive look at clean language that people should be investing a bit of thought to

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Re:Word usage guidance and alternative terms by Ygg2 on Monday April 19, 2021 @05:22AM (#26860674)
Yeah, but the thing is, microaggression like most of psychological research hasn't been proven.

Even things like the delayed gratification experiment fall under a more intense scrutiny.

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