I'm not a social justice warrior, I just don't want to be an a**hole

[sinisterporpoise]

It seems like I got accused of being a social justice warrior again today.  I simply accused someone of ableism and then was told to 'retreat to my safe space.'  

I don't know why this is an insult, but I immediately invoked the Dunning-Kruger, and then told him my choice *not* to be an asshole doesn't mean I'm a social justice warrior. 

Not wanting to be a jerk to people who aren't being a jerk to me if I can help it doesn't make me a social justice warrior. It just means I learned he lessons I was supposed to in Kindergarten.

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[silk_dragon_zen]

Well shit. By the definition of MRA types (and other types of bigots) I'm definitely an SJW, but by the definition of fellow people in favor of disability rights, I'm not an SJW, since while I'm in favor of social justice, I'm not in favor of bullying anyone who isn't up on the latest terminology and/or is just beginning their learning about social justice issues.

[sinisterporpoise]

I've learned a new term for these people "Status Quo Warriors."

[silk_dragon_zen]

Lol, love the term! Thanks!