Trendy Words I Do Not Like

[marshwiggle]

To "call out".

How about "to criticize"?

Another defining down of meaning?

It's a propoganda thing. If you "criticize" someone, it implies the possibility that your criticism is invalid, but if you "call them out", then it implies their behaviour is objectively and universally recognized as wrong.

Why would I wants to actually consider that someone doing something I don't like might have legitimate reasons? It's much easier to stay ensconced in my sanctimonious bubble.

[apl68]

To "call out".

How about "to criticize"?

Another defining down of meaning?

"Call out" is concerning to me because it's such a violent metaphor.  You're not simply disagreeing with somebody or pointing out a mistake, you're challenging them to a fight.  Its popularity speaks volumes about how extreme the tone of debate in our society has become.

[marshwiggle]

To "call out".

How about "to criticize"?

Another defining down of meaning?

"Call out" is concerning to me because it's such a violent metaphor.  You're not simply disagreeing with somebody or pointing out a mistake, you're challenging them to a fight.  Its popularity speaks volumes about how extreme the tone of debate in our society has become.

It's the modern equivalent of trial by combat:

Trial by combat (also wager of battle, trial by battle or judicial duel) was a method of Germanic law to settle accusations in the absence of witnesses or a confession in which two parties in dispute fought in single combat; the winner of the fight was proclaimed to be right.

And the "field of battle" is social media, mostly.

[Langue_doc]

"Like", as in one of the options on what to do with my campus email (in addition to the other options of "reply", "reply all", and "forward".  If only I could tag messages as those that I "like", "dislike", or "actively and vehemently dislike" with no repercussions! I didn't realize that you were supposed to "like" whiny or inane emails.

[Cheerful]

Whataboutism

[mahagonny]

ubertalented

[Hibush]

ubertalented

Uber^®talented is someting of an oxymoron these days.

[dismalist]

Pricing.

What's wrong with "prices"?

[ciao_yall]

Pricing.

What's wrong with "prices"?

"Pricing" makes it sound like a strategic and analytical process, mysterious, and unable to justify discounts.

[permanent imposter]

"Like", as in one of the options on what to do with my campus email (in addition to the other options of "reply", "reply all", and "forward".  If only I could tag messages as those that I "like", "dislike", or "actively and vehemently dislike" with no repercussions! I didn't realize that you were supposed to "like" whiny or inane emails.

How weird that this social media-like (heh) option is available for campus email. What is it supposed to accomplish? Anyone else have this?

[mahagonny]

"Like", as in one of the options on what to do with my campus email (in addition to the other options of "reply", "reply all", and "forward".  If only I could tag messages as those that I "like", "dislike", or "actively and vehemently dislike" with no repercussions! I didn't realize that you were supposed to "like" whiny or inane emails.

How weird that this social media-like (heh) option is available for campus email. What is it supposed to accomplish? Anyone else have this?

We should have a folder called 'kiss my ass' and after reading a particular email you could place it in that folder.

[dismalist]

on point

[dismalist]

primarying

[wareagle]

primarying

I haven't heard this one.  Can you give an example?  Sounds bizarre.

[dismalist]

primarying

I haven't heard this one.  Can you give an example?  Sounds bizarre.

Yes, came across it the second time yesterday. There is discussion that Schumer may be primaried by AOC. The left may not get into primarying if incumbents change their policies.

Yes, it is bizarre. It means challenging  someone in a primary. Why not just say that?