set_secret

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[–] set_secret -2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

To assert that 'nobody is offended by the terminology' is to commit the fallacy of argumentum ad populum, erroneously believing that majority opinion dictates truth. It's a convenient but very lazy dismissal that ignores the voices of those who do feel excluded by such language.

The suggestion that discussing these issues requires more 'real' interaction is a classic straw man argument. It sidesteps the substance of the debate in favour of a cheap ad hominem attack. It's a spinlessly weak attempt to undermine a valid discussion about how language evolves and impacts inclusivity.

[–] set_secret -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

To assert that 'mankind' isn't male-centric because 'no one perceives it that way' is to ignore the very evidence that proves otherwise—many people do perceive it as male centric, (spend three seconds googling it ffs) this claim rests on a deeply unfounded generalisation. Furthermore, the suggestion that the introduction of 'humankind' retroactively imposes a male-centric view on 'mankind' is a form of historical revisionism. It assumes that our understanding and language cannot evolve without distorting past usage, which is plainly absurd. Language, much like our society, is in constant flux, and to deny this is to remain willfully ignorant of the dynamics that shape our communication and thought.

ill say good day to you now, as you are clearly either a misogynist or an idiot (likely a combination of the two).

[–] set_secret 14 points 4 months ago

Hes a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude.

[–] set_secret 4 points 4 months ago

One of my all time favs

[–] set_secret 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Usa drops kids off at pool, the dutch stack shelves.

[–] set_secret 1 points 4 months ago

It really is pretty horrific for bikes and pedestrians, no clue wtf its sooo expensive ngl.

[–] set_secret 2 points 4 months ago

I agree, it did try and spin it that way. But I lived in the inner west (with young kids) and safety to me on a bike seems simply impossible there.

[–] set_secret 5 points 4 months ago (4 children)

As someone from sydney this is Sheer maddness. Sydney must be the most if not one of the most unsafe place on earth to ride a bike e or not, let alone one with unprotected small children. Sydney hates bike riders, the roads are hostile there are almost zero safe bike lanes.

Additionally you are exposing your kids to god knows how much vehicle exhaust fumes, right in their faces, sydney also has FA EV cars too.

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