• Tar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.works
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    7 days ago

    The euphemism treadmill rather implies we simply load all the meaning and intention on a new word when the old one becomes unacceptable.

    But that clearly isn’t the case with this series of words. Many of these words have clearly different meanings and different social stigmas, and some are in use at the same time.

    • spujb@lemmy.cafeOP
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      7 days ago

      not at all what im discussing but, glad you were able to come to your own conclusion on this

      for my part, no opinion. i just think calling people ableist insults is bad.