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throwawaylinux
on Feb 9, 2023
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Ah, folk (or folks) that would make sense. I thought that was always a non-gendered term but I'd better not question it.
chihuahua
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"folks" is non-gendered, but it does not have the virtual signaling properties of "folx" which is all about increasing inclusivity to heights that were previously unheard of.
adamisom
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how synergistic
DiggyJohnson
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Folks is non-gendered, that’s why the “folx” terminology is seen as pandering / virtue signaling / etc. by many, many people. Re: Latinx.
TchoBeer
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I'm pretty sure it's just a fun way to spell folks
liamN
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I agree that folx doesnt make sense as a nongendered term, but Latinx is used because Latino/Latina IS (traditionally) gendered.
d1str0
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Even though Latinos don’t like the term because it’s whitewashing their culture.
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