Re:Changes at YC
by cpursley on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @05:18AM
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It’s not just the cheap money, it’s across the board woke language policing. While we should all strive to be more inclusive, it shouldn’t be at the expense of honest and clear communication.
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Just a random example, but Delta airline now calls turbulence “rough air” as if that’s more reassuring… I’d rather be spoken to like an adult.
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That sounds more British than censored.
This has nothing to do with "wokeness" or inclusivity, this is known as past exonerative.
It's a way of distancing yourself from the blame. "Mistakes were made" instead of "we made mistakes". Or "a suspect was shot in an officer-involved shooting" instead of "a policeman shot the suspect".
It's the equivalent of saying "shit happens, who knows who's to blame" when we all know who's to blame.