X now treats the term cisgender as a slur

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X now treats the term cisgender as a slur
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I don't think classifying cisgender as a slur is defendable, especially on its own.

Not saying it is a slur, but I've seen it used like a slur before, mostly coupled with "white" and "men"/"women". But I'm fairly sure Elon himself is against censoring language for that reason (when it comes to things that don't personally offend him). It just seems dumb and hypocritical to me

if used descriptively it's not a slur.

if used to harass, intimidate, and demean, it's a slur.

Further example:

He's a Jew.

vs

He's a Jew.