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LAS14

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8. True, true.

Reply to ananda (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 10:40 AM

17 hrs ago

But "respecting" is different from "defining." Deal with the different groups when appropriate, but mainly deal with the person. Again, I'm not sure how to strike this kind of balance when fighting against bigotry.

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Let me re-phrase. [View all] LAS14 Wednesday OP

I think I gorgot to reply to your earlier post. Here is an early post of mine. usonian Wednesday #1

For me, it's a bit of a dilemma... ananda Wednesday #2

Oh, I wish I had read your reply before I put my own one in. Beautiful. erronis Wednesday #4

True, true. LAS14 17 hrs ago #8

That's the idea exactly. ananda 15 hrs ago #9

It sounds like people are trying to put "structure" where it isn't needed. erronis Wednesday #3

I must fall back on the one who taught inclusiveness as simply as possible.... some_of_us_are_sane Wednesday #5

Identity is sometimes used as a safety measure Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #6

This times 10 JustAnotherGen Wednesday #7

What are your practical solutions or approaches? Any ideas out there? Torchlight 15 hrs ago #10

_ LudwigPastorius 15 hrs ago #11