Basically just something people say that indicates a position indirectly, like how seperatists from a given region might always say they’re from [region] and not [country] or how trump supporters call AI “SI” now.

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    3 days ago

    I know many (myself included) who are in heterosexual relationships and say partner due to not being married. It’s a pretty common thing…

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      2 days ago

      It’s a pretty common thing…

      …in my region of English speakers.

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        Well people who aren’t speaking English probably aren’t using an English word, yeah. No shit.