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Using ableist language as insults is always bad, even if the words seem innocuous. Some may reference the "euphemism treadmill" to try to justify their behavior, but it's crucial to understand that the treadmill is merely a linguistic observation. It does not exist to normalize ableist behavior.

what is the euphemism treadmill for those who dont want to google

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[–] Squorlple 29 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I’ve been thinking about how we call people “right-handed” and “left-handed” instead of “handedness-typical” and “handedness-divergent”

[–] [email protected] 12 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

sinister used to just mean left handed!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 22 hours ago

Didn't know that one, it's a nice one.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago

actually GOATED INSIGHT my friend keep it up