Reports filed under Language Use, newest first.
The thread discusses the use of the term 'unalive' and questions whether recommendation algorithms should penalize discussions about death. The author, who works at Meta, argues that AI is capable of recognizing patterns and understanding t…
The thread discusses the use of the word 'No' at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 for rejecting films, highlighting a shift towards a simplistic yes/no system and raising concerns about the erosion of nuanced language in film evaluation.
The thread discusses the use of 'boring languages' with large language models (LLMs), referencing a blog post and a Hacker News comment. It highlights a debate around the effectiveness and practicality of using less popular or less expressi…
The thread critiques the use of terms like 'speed to power' or 'speed to market' as euphemisms for impatience that leads to destructive outcomes, highlighting concerns about the prioritization of rapid development over ethical or sustainabl…
A billionaire claims that the phrase 'tax the rich' is hate speech that offends him, sparking discussion about the political and social implications of such rhetoric. The post highlights tensions around wealth inequality and the use of lang…
The thread discusses the confusion around the term 'free' and how it is often misunderstood as not spending money, rather than considering the value of time and effort involved.