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They’re not enforcing shit, they’re just letting people know that the word can have a negative connotation. This could be extremely helpful for a newer English
by serenitylater 4y ago
They’re not enforcing shit, they’re just letting people know that the word can have a negative connotation. This could be extremely helpful for a newer English speaker, someone from another culture, or god forbid someone who just wants to use language that won’t make someone upset.
- sacrosancty 4y agoYep, it would have helped you to capitalize "God" and not offend Christians. Or better yet, not even written the word itself. You can use "G*d" to be safe.
- dehrmann 4y agoIt's still a proper noun. It's dicier when you capitalize "lord" or "his."
- raxxorraxor 4y agoA bit sacrosanct perhaps? But it is technically correct. We should give Google a nudge that they include it.
- teakettle42 4y ago> … they’re just letting people know that the word can have a negative connotation. A negative connotation amongst those whom subscribe to a very specific religious dogma. > … god forbid someone who just wants to use language that won’t make someone upset. Clearly “upsetting people” is not the metric. It’s only considered a problem if you upset the people privileged under your particular ideology.
- dogman144 4y agoThis is a nuanced take that I hadn't considered, fair enough. For people just trying to go along to get along in their communications and feel there are minefields everywhere, I could see this tool being a relief/helpful. I personally don't think that relief is worth the tradeoff, but I def can agree to disagree.