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  • Dave Wilton

Dave Wilton

14 Mar 2025 • 3 min read
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trigger / trigger warning

A trigger warning is a notice posted at the beginning of material, such as that depicting rape or violence, that may act as a catalyst or trigger for those suffering post-traumatic stress, so that they can mentally prepare themselves to view the material or to avoid it altogether. In the
14 May 2025 3 min read
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leech (paid)

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slut / slut-shaming

In today’s parlance, slut is a derogatory term for a woman who freely exercises her sexual agency. The word dates to the early fifteenth century and is of unknown origin. There are similar words in other Germanic languages, but their relationship to each other is unclear. It is often
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