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Re:The moral case against equity language by pwinnski on Thursday March 02, 2023 @04:05PM (#35002069)
I know that kindness never goes out of style.

Negative words can change meaning or severity over time, in both directions, but if you aim for clear expression and avoid insults, it is unlikely anything you say or write will be judged badly in the future.

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Re:The moral case against equity language by corbulo on Friday March 03, 2023 @02:32AM (#35006835)
Why do you need freedom of speech? Just be nice!

This might be the most British comment ive ever replied to

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Re:The moral case against equity language by Nemrod67 on Friday March 03, 2023 @08:35AM (#35009385)
Oï MATE!

You got a license for that joke!?

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Re:The moral case against equity language by pwinnski on Tuesday March 07, 2023 @12:21PM (#35058096)
I am not British. Not even Canadian!

It's pretty simple: you have freedom to say whatever you want, but if you're worried about how you'll be judged, now or in the future, then you will curtail your worst impulses. Alternatively, you can lean into your freedom, say whatever you want, and then deal with the fallout when it eventually comes.

Look at the comment to which I replied, and then tell me my reply doesn't fit.

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