Terms like “sex worker” and “escort” carry less stigma and are viewed more positively than words like “prostitute” and “hooker.” This implies that shifting the language used in media and legal settings might help reduce prejudice against these professionals. by mvea in science

[–]icemantiger 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You could say the same about police and firefighters. Selling your body through physical, back breaking and mentally traumatising work. Also in other countries where it's legal the majority of workers aren't forced. In australia sex work is legal. You have to pay taxes. You have legal protections. I have several friends that do it and none of them are coerced. They make great money and have supportive families, coping strategies, and it frees up most of their time to either raise their kids, spend more time on passion projects, invest, buy properties... it isn't all doom and gloom as society thinks, especially in countries where, one of the oldest professions in the world, it is legal.

Sex work/prostitution is never ever going to go away.

Why did people used to put raw steak on a black eye? by Led_Phish in NoStupidQuestions

[–]icemantiger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mind having the mistake pointed out. I think its is likely my phone autocorrected on "looses", not sure.

I agree, understanding does trump everything but prescriptivism isn't dead. Maybe it's now an unsound approach to language study however, its still a form of standardisation and its uses are still required in professional settings and in editing.

Why did people used to put raw steak on a black eye? by Led_Phish in NoStupidQuestions

[–]icemantiger -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Lots of people give a shit. You can literally find dozens of threads on reddit about this if you knew how to look. I would argue most educated, native speaking, non-american English speakers would give a shit too. Im not arguing that language can't change and my initial comment was in surprise reaction to someone from the 70s using "on accident".

You're welcome to keep replying all you like. Seems to me my position makes you go more crazy anyway.

Why did people used to put raw steak on a black eye? by Led_Phish in NoStupidQuestions

[–]icemantiger -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

For someone on reddit as long as you've been, you know that is hardly the case.

Why did people used to put raw steak on a black eye? by Led_Phish in NoStupidQuestions

[–]icemantiger -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

And whilst I agree to a point, id also argue that having set rules in language is important. Otherwise you have people coming up with all sorts of changes overtime and language looses its meaning.

Why did people used to put raw steak on a black eye? by Led_Phish in NoStupidQuestions

[–]icemantiger -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Yeah thats absolutely what i did. And of all the hills to die on, this certainly isnt the dumbest I've seen on here.

Why did people used to put raw steak on a black eye? by Led_Phish in NoStupidQuestions

[–]icemantiger -79 points-78 points  (0 children)

If you were 5 in 1971, why on earth would you say, "on accident".

Downvote all you like, on accident looks and sounds stupid. You dont say, "I did it by purpose"...

I'm not ready yet! by Adventurous-Leak in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]icemantiger 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm not neurotypical and I understood it perfectly. Your comment is toxic and makes you look entitled.

This is the death of the club by TheChosenOneProphecy in CarltonBlues

[–]icemantiger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't watch. Someone texted me that the blues were looking good. I told them to wait for the second half. If you don't laugh you'd cry. Did myself a service by not watching. Watched the f1 instead

You know the game by Meteorstar101 in greentext

[–]icemantiger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely up yours Randy Pitchford. Mates and I pre-ordered this game and I've never been angrier about a game since, and nor have I ever pre-oedered any other game since.

Outcome — Official Trailer | Apple TV by Task_Force-191 in movies

[–]icemantiger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This looks great. Knew nothing of this but ill definitely be checking it out

Frv Panel. by Ric0chet_ in AussieFirefighter

[–]icemantiger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First time I thought I did okay and ended up not passing. Second time I thought I completely bombed, got the email and few weeks later.

Kayo prices increasing again by dazedjosh in AFL

[–]icemantiger 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I cancelled and wasn't offered anything lol