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16. When such great care is taken to split hairs to justify misgendering ...

... or the use of slurs, it only highlights the fundamental problem with the position itself. The etymology or 'subtlety' of a term doesn't change the intent or the result --- it remains a distinction without a difference.

We have seen this exact type of hair-splitting used historically to defend other offensive terms, like 'uppity,' as a way to avoid more obvious slurs while keeping the same harmful implication.

I value an inclusive environment where basic respect for identity isn't a matter of debate. This line of reasoning doesn't align with that, so I’m done with this exchange.

Have a nice day.