From 4d03aab04da01bfefcba8e9519b2ab97773c4fcb83361322ac98a8559fcc2ad2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicholas Johnson Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Subject: Remove glossary --- content/glossary.md | 11 ++++++++++- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) (limited to 'content') diff --git a/content/glossary.md b/content/glossary.md index bf1e67a..2e772cb 100644 --- a/content/glossary.md +++ b/content/glossary.md @@ -1,11 +1,20 @@ --- -title: "Glossary" +title: "Glossary (Archive)" draft: false pageinfo: false makerefs: false _build: list: never --- +**This glossary exists for archival purposes only**. I am keeping it around only so old journal entry's links don't break. I won't link to it in any new journal entries. Here are my reasons: + +* Using uncommon definitions of words to suit a personal agenda is best suited to propaganda, not thoughtful analysis +* Using uncommon definitions of words probably causes confusion +* Some of my "definitions" amount to mere name-calling, which isn't what this journal is supposed to be about +* Some of the terms I've defined don't even show up in any journal entries +* Being forced to follow links to figure out what someone's words mean is annoying +* If I want to use a word I invented or an uncommon definition of an existing word, I can just define said word inline + ## Alien The word alien carries a negative connotation of strangeness. It should not be used to describe unauthorized immigrants. -- cgit v1.2.3