Orwell called this "newspeak"...


Quote Originally Posted by TwitterEngineering (blue tick)
Inclusive language plays a critical role in fostering an environment where everyone belongs. At Twitter, the language we have been using in our code does not reflect our values as a company or represent the people we serve. We want to change that. #WordsMatter

We’re starting with a set of words we want to move away from using in favor of more inclusive language, such as:

https://twitter.com/TwitterEng/statu...33305190342656