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		ShardPhoenix on Feb 10, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Startup dudes: Cut the sexist crap If someone honestly disagrees with something that's strongly believed by the mainstream, they may well want to remain anonymous when expressing it.

jballanc on Feb 10, 2012 [–]

Um, that's kinda the point. I may not think calling someone "sexy" is sexist. I may think calling someone "Frank" is extremely offensive. It doesn't matter what I think! Concepts like "sexism" are based on social norms.

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