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the euphemism treadmill is a description of linguistic patterns, not a get out of rule free card
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Using ableist language as insults is always bad, even if the words seem innocuous. Some may reference the "euphemism treadmill" to try to justify their behavior, but it's crucial to understand that the treadmill is merely a linguistic observation. It does not exist to normalize ableist behavior.
what is the euphemism treadmill for those who dont want to google
du hast doch lack gesoffen "idiot", "neurodivergent" & "lame" als abelism zu bezeichnen.
was so angry/disappointed in that post that i couldn't get the message across with English.
That's angry. (0o0)
eh angry doesn't fit how i felt. upset maybe? anyway i could only bring across my emotion via german