On "Bitch" and other Misogynist language

[ismnotwasm]

116. That is also a very valid point

I grew up with racists for instance. I grew out of them through experience and education. Now I don't allow them in my life and I'm richer for it. But what I experienced growing up as a working class white female isn't the same as growing up as a black female.

I don't 'take offense' at words either, but I do think people should try to understand the point of view of oppressed or objectified people.

Especially on- line. As social media grows, my wish is for social media courtesy to grow with it. We can't really get to know people from a distance unless effort is put into it, so it's best, IMO to practice courtesy first, then snark if the situation calls for it. We're all fallible.

That doesn't mean people have to be somber and watch every single thing they say, just ingrained patterns of speech that hurt.