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		zoklet-enjoyer on March 3, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Banning words won’t make the world more just While we're getting rid of words we consider offensive, let's get rid of "consumer." I find it particularly offensive when politicians refer to the public as consumers.

JohnFen on March 3, 2023 | [–]

I'm on board.

While we're at it, let's also restrict the use of the word "content", at least when it's only referring to a single type of media.

ginko on March 3, 2023 | | [–]

I hate that word.

blt on March 3, 2023 | [–]

Totally agree. It's insulting.

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