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NNadir

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2. I am avoiding the use of the common word that has been poisoned by the Orange Pedophile's name.

Reply to LearnedHand (Reply #1)

Sat May 9, 2026, 09:30 AM

20 hrs ago

In the past, I've used it a lot at DU in the common phrase "Experiment (insert pluralized orange pedophile's name) theory.

It really has to suck for good people born with the name Epstein, of whom I'm sure there are many.

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Oh no. They're writing about Epstein in Scientific Journals! [View all] NNadir 22 hrs ago OP

The "Epstein drive" figures prominently in the Expanse novels LearnedHand 20 hrs ago #1

I am avoiding the use of the common word that has been poisoned by the Orange Pedophile's name. NNadir 20 hrs ago #2

I think the trauma from this era will last a couple generations LearnedHand 16 hrs ago #5

Agreed. NNadir 16 hrs ago #6

Words are not the only things spoiled. 3catwoman3 14 hrs ago #7

I hadn't thought of that connection, but I credit it. I've never been a "thumbs up" kind of guy, nor an OK gesture guy. NNadir 14 hrs ago #8

Oh, my! I hope this paper has been thoroughly redacted. Midnight Writer 20 hrs ago #3

The paper is actually excellent science. As a person with a common name, I'd hate it if someone confused me... NNadir 19 hrs ago #4