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Daily Discussion Thread: Monday, July 15, 2024 (aussie.zone)

submitted 4 months ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

I might do a little rummaging around to find out when that terminology first arose and who is responsible and why.

I admit manipulation of language and beliefs bother me.