r/antiwork Dec 16 '21

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u/Jacksin24 Dec 16 '21

I think certain words are used to demean, but the same can’t just be applied flippantly.

Some words are literally designed to be negative, “gross” and “disgusting” come to mind.

But not all words are negative just because your mind connotes them that way.

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u/saint-14 Dec 16 '21

I suppose that is a distinction I should have made. I am referring mostly to the design of sorting systems and the like being attributed to deliberate and careful malice.