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[Prism]

26. That's a, dare I say, Orwellian version of Orwell there

I doubt a man who spoke out against authoritarianism, contorted speech, and forced uniformity in ideology would be particularly amused by the modern incarnations of it.

I'm fond of calling homophobes homophobes. I've got years of linkable posts to run on. And do you really want to pull that, "It's bad to call people who disagree with you bigoted," card from your sleeve? C'mon, man. That's just funny in light of the past few months.

Here's a fun fact for you to digest, btw, since you're keen on keeping people apprised of historical homophobia. The article you linked in your OP, the one by HamdenRice? That guy was one of the very few long-term people on DU ever banned for homophobia. He had to work on it. A straight up banning for homophobia of long-term posters is almost unheard of around here. But, yep, he managed it. Your friends? Were pissed. And then claimed he wasn't a homophobe, and it was just those mean gays who did it.

Keep what company you will, but you're new here and know little to nothing of the history of many of the posters outside of what they tell you. So try not to speak so authoritatively, eh? It's supremely silly.