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May I present a different alternative based on history? Nixon in 1956 thought that we would go to a four day work week based on increased production. ...
January 21, 2026 at 19:42
Fantastic to hear! I wish you clarity of mind and speed of fingers in writing your novel. The site will likely be in its new location when you finish,...
January 20, 2026 at 00:09
You are a gracious individual.
January 19, 2026 at 18:58
And my problem is I think its actually bad manners to ask someone to use pronouns against your natal sex. I think its self-centered and narcissistic. ...
January 19, 2026 at 17:12
I get that. I don't think I'm being a 'white-savior' because I don't view trans gender individuals as some 'other inferior beings I need to help'. I r...
January 18, 2026 at 20:25
Its a good way to describe it. 100% agree. Its just basic sexism. Sexism is of course very appealing and powerful, so its easy to worm itself into peo...
January 18, 2026 at 03:58
Here in the OP, I'm fairly confident at this point that I'm correct, at least in my conversation with you. If it changes or morphs in the future, I do...
January 18, 2026 at 00:33
No, you appeal mass appeal to 'generalized educated people' is not evidence of the default of man and woman not being sex references. Are you going to...
January 17, 2026 at 23:38
First, if it was true, that doesn't prove that the disagreement is rational or right. Educated people as a group have believed or asserted plenty of b...
January 17, 2026 at 22:00
Did you not read the entirety of what I wrote? He knows he's still a he. He's transitioning to fill this need. Not all trans gender people take the id...
January 17, 2026 at 21:56
What do you mean 'need'? Here I want to zero in a bit. Its just what we define it as. You asking that question is the same to me as "Why do we need to...
January 17, 2026 at 20:36
What is a woman then? What is 'the shape of a woman' if not a biological sex reference? What are 'feminine features' without a biological sex referenc...
January 17, 2026 at 19:55
Correct, and I offered you another. Me. You're correct, I don't. Just like you don't have to accept my assertion, "I'm correct, you have to agree with...
January 17, 2026 at 19:51
Yes, this is an appeal to you in particular. If it does not appeal, ignore. I think this is a bit of a stretch. I already said "woman" at first, and w...
January 17, 2026 at 19:46
The classic transexual definitely. Trans 'gender' has always felt like a rebrand of trans sexuals to let more get in and be accepted by society, but u...
January 17, 2026 at 18:07
Excellent. I am addressing you and wish that you would agree with everything I say. So why should you not? No, I am the authority of good manners. And...
January 17, 2026 at 08:51
Because a name is a legally binding identifier for the individual. Why do you think it wouldn't matter? How so? Who is the authority of these 'Good ma...
January 16, 2026 at 23:14
A legal name change makes that the person's actual name. Just because a name is normally associated with the other sex, doesn't mean it belongs to the...
January 16, 2026 at 22:05
Always appreciate your viewpoint Amadeus. If it helps I didn't write this thread after hearing the phrase for the first time. :) I've dived deep into ...
January 16, 2026 at 21:57
I'll be more clear. Language does not create reality. Language can shape our perception of reality. But it does not change reality at its core. Callin...
January 15, 2026 at 21:09
I'm very confused. How is a basic default definition 'dogma'? How does the point that the unmodified words of woman and man together are sex reference...
January 15, 2026 at 19:00
At least we agree the argument is valid. No Jamal. My conclusion follows because I have multiple true premises. No begging required. All you have to d...
January 15, 2026 at 14:48
I didn't think so either, but apparently its not so trivial based on the discussion generated. Appreciate the input.
January 15, 2026 at 00:20
I still don't get how that applies to the OP Frank.
January 15, 2026 at 00:19
Yes, but they aren't saying "Sex preference". I'm not sure what the point was here Frank. That's not intended to sound sarcastic, I'm just not sure wh...
January 15, 2026 at 00:16
And I'm noting this is not an argument about 'want', but what 'is'.
January 15, 2026 at 00:11
That's worded quite strangely. If it the prevailing definition of the term 'woman' became social role instead of sex, then the OP's conclusion would c...
January 15, 2026 at 00:08
Let me stop you there. This is not an OP that decides anything about trans gender desires, politics, etc. This is a language argument. This is not, "W...
January 15, 2026 at 00:07
Sure. That doesn't invalidate the OP.
January 15, 2026 at 00:04
That's ridiculous. Effective language is used to describe reality. Let me give you an example of why effective language is more important than getting...
January 14, 2026 at 23:43
Correct. What you didn't imply in any way is that most people would think that 'woman' in this instance was referring to a role and not a sex. Let Jam...
January 14, 2026 at 21:42
I've answered your point about it not being the default definition. We can keep talking about that, but this OP and Jamal's focus is on definitions an...
January 14, 2026 at 20:56
The claim it is the default definition is a given. Go to anyone you know and say, "A woman was walking in the woods." Wait a second. Then ask them, "D...
January 14, 2026 at 20:31
Incorrect. If you want to have this debate and contest that definition, that's your call. First, you have to address what the OP is doing, not what yo...
January 14, 2026 at 19:16
If by "You" you mean a synonym for "Philosophim", then its not a contradiction. If you mean "You" as a separate entity to "Philosophim" then its defac...
January 13, 2026 at 21:10
I do not see a scenario 3 in your OP. But if what I mentioned is a 'scenario 3', that's fine. Its your thought experiment. Make it however you want as...
January 13, 2026 at 18:33
The difference is in who you are. You exist correct? If you exist separate from Bob in Alice in such a way that you can access Bob and Alice's subject...
January 13, 2026 at 18:10
I did not forget to reply to your old post, if you recall the previous post I noted I was done chatting with you because of your inappropriate approac...
January 13, 2026 at 17:47
That we need to do more research to figure it out, and in the mean time find the best approach with what we know now. I didn't say people didn't have ...
January 13, 2026 at 01:57
Hey Questioner! Your tag wasn't set up right and it didn't actually tag me. I just happened to visit the lounge and saw this. Perhaps that's best rega...
January 13, 2026 at 00:50
As I mentioned, they are trying to change the law. And as I've further mentioned, we are talking about individual consent. When I'm addressing sexism ...
January 12, 2026 at 14:37
You consent to obey the law, or petition for the law to be changed. But until the law is changed, you consent in the social contract between an indivi...
January 12, 2026 at 03:18
This is a parents responsibility to manage a child who is not mentally capable to not make effective decisions about their future. We are talking abou...
January 12, 2026 at 02:09
Let me be clear. In no uncertain terms is anyone's consent 'baloney'. Violating another person's consent is the definition of being a scummy person. I...
January 11, 2026 at 18:12
Good clarity, thank you.
January 10, 2026 at 17:09
I get your point. I think the difference between ourselves is I see it as a known unknown. We're probably getting into the 'agree to disagree' territo...
January 10, 2026 at 13:41
I'll be quick on the quantum answer as I don't want to distract from your real point. The reason we measure as a wave vs an point is again a limitatio...
January 10, 2026 at 04:02
No worry, I'll be around when you're ready later.
January 10, 2026 at 03:32
Yes, good point. Nice contribution.
January 10, 2026 at 03:29
Of course it is. If someone tells you to steal from someone else, and you do it, is that not theft? Do you have anything to say about the OP?
January 10, 2026 at 00:26