s0kr8s 4 days ago

Excellent point. Comment updated for accuracy.

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pkkkzip 4 days ago

We live in a social climate where we can't even assert ourselves of someone's gender based on their name out of fear from a very local special interest group that has far reaches into public education system and this is another big reason why parents who can't afford private school opt for home schooling.

The fact that parent had to edit their comment and could not call a man a he answers the article's question very well.

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  • tdeck 4 days ago

    This is word salad. What does it mean to "assert yourself" of someone else's gender?

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    • defrost 4 days ago

      It means the user, a relatively recent account, is trawling for bites. The KKK in the username and the slant of many of their comments might hint at a touch of bad faith edge lording.

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      • pkkkzip 4 days ago

        "Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith."

        https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

        and no, I'm not part of the KKK I wish people would focus on the content of my arguments not my username.

        pkzip was taken so I chose something easier to remember.

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      • tdeck 4 days ago

        It's funny how I rarely think to look at someone's username.

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