• qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website
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    2 months ago

    Eh, it’s common terminology though — my doctor, my hairdresser, my mechanic, my lawyer. Doesn’t imply a class structure IMHO.

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      All of those examples are people you usually specifically select. “The barista” should be fine

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        2 months ago

        Who’s to say the person isn’t a regular at a particular coffee shop with a particular barista? Frankly, it tracks with the discussion of medication dosages, which would be weirdly personal otherwise.

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          it tracks with the discussion of medication dosages, which would be weirdly personal otherwise.

          That’s fair