• The Picard ManeuverOP
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    69 months ago

    Both versions have the same meaning to me. Sometimes I think we change things just to feel like we’re doing something.

    • @lunarul
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      09 months ago

      Of course it has the same meaning. The guide is about how to rephrase the same thing, not about changing what you write entirely.

      • The Picard ManeuverOP
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        69 months ago

        I mean that one doesn’t sound “dehumanizing” to my ear, like the guide suggests.

        • @lunarul
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          149 months ago

          Wording like “the poor” makes being poor an identity. While “people who are poor” identifies them as people first. It’s a subtle difference, but it has proven impact on general public perception of certain groups.