• El Barto@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    The argument of gatekeeping knowledge by using synonyms is a very weak one. Using synonyms spreads knowledge because anyone who gets to learn it along the way becomes, well, more knowledgeable.

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      7 months ago

      Maybe it can help learn like it did for me in this instance but i dont think its as accessible if you’re just trying to communicate basic information.

      We use jargon at work to clients who ask too many questions, to stop them asking questions and just pay the invoice. Its an example haha

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        7 months ago

        Hehe oh I understand that scenario. But jargon is different from synonyms of basic words.

        Maybe I’m biased, because I learned the word myopia before shortsightedness. It’s even shorter and easier to pronounce! :)