It sounds way less offensive to those who decry the original terminology’s problematic roots but still keeps its meaning intact.

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      yeah no i understand, i’m just saying that’s a potential point where i could’ve originated and then morphed over time. Even if it was founded on race originally, it’s not super likely it would matter today in any broader contexts.

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        4 months ago

        Idk if that’s for white folks like me (and you?) to decide, and there is no harm on erring on the side of caution.

        It’s like the deal with micro-aggressions. Alone they’re not much, but a constant buildup of these little things can leave someone feeling raw and very sensitive to it.

        I don’t think the etymology started with race, I think it started with day/night. But I’m not an expert on etymology, and while I’m very curious, it probably doesn’t really matter here.