Lilac

@liolite.bsky.social

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A screenshot of a long academic-style forum post titled “When Language Harms: A Reflection on Disability Terminology in IT Ethics” by a student. The post is published on a university learning platform under the subject “Topics in Information Technology Ethics.” The post opens with a polite note explaining that it may sound assertive, and invites feedback. It is structured into several clearly labeled sections, including: Opening and Personal Context – Expresses appreciation for the lecture but raises concern over the use of the term “specially abled.” Problem Framing: Euphemisms and Erasure – Argues that euphemistic language like “specially abled” marginalizes disabled people and diminishes structural injustice. Appropriate Terminology and Community Preferences – Summarizes preferences from disability advocacy groups like People with Disability Australia and Women With Disabilities Australia. Acknowledging Good Intentions While Advocating Change – Recognizes that such language often comes from good intentions, but still causes harm. Conclusion: Ethical and Inclusive Practice in IT Ethics – Encourages intentional language use aligned with community voices and disability justice principles. The post includes extensive in-text citations and a formal References list citing academic sources, policy documents, and guidelines from disability organisations. The tone is respectful, evidence-based, and grounded in lived experience. A “Reply to Thread” button is visible at the bottom.
A person sitting on a bed holds a large clump of tangled brown hair in their hand, suggesting significant hair shedding or loss. They are wearing light blue jeans, and a laptop with visible cords sits on the bed nearby. In the background, another person with long dark hair sits facing a TV, with a reusable shopping bag and pink drink bottle visible on a small table. A standing lamp, mirror, and partially visible kitchen are also seen in the room, suggesting a lived-in, casual domestic setting.
A hand-drawn black-and-white cartoon shows a hallway with a numbered grid on the left wall (1 to 15), a large wire-mesh security door in the center, and a security camera above it. On the left, a stick figure man with a smile and raised hand says, “hey darl, u want sum sex??” in a speech bubble. On the right, a girl with long, messy hair and a distressed expression stands stiffly with clenched fists. The scene conveys discomfort and unwanted sexual attention in a shared apartment complex.
A Reddit post from r/transgendercirclejerk by a user whose name is pixelated reads: "Even the incels see me as just some stupid girl now, life goals attained" Below the post is a screenshot of a tweet from the account “Incels - Involuntary Celibate” (@IncelsIs), which states: "13/ Quote: 'Kapul said websites that don’t have sufficient server capacity to handle traffic frequently turn to invitation codes to limit users.' I would leave it to a woman to assume that this is the reason that websites go 'invite only'. An invite only website leads to..." The timestamp on the tweet is 6:38 PM – 15 Feb 2019. At the bottom, the Reddit post shows 13 upvotes, 2 comments, and a share button.