i've been avoiding the NYT but i went and looked and it really is just like. in a thoroughly predictable turn of events the kristof column from the beginning of this month abt how trans-inclusive language is too complicated for ppl who haven't gone to college (🙄) has now given rise to letters to the editor abt 'the disaffecting nature of language manipulation by white liberal elitists, who appear more engaged in performance art driven by a power lust than a desire to make our discourse more meaningful.' flames on the side of my face.