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herrcaptain@lemmy.ca 6 days agoThat’s a fair point but I suspect this has always been the case. I bet if we could go back to the prehistoric period we’d find someone saying, “Cronk found himself another dick-shaped leaf to add to his collection.” I’d almost think with less available to amuse them, people would be finding joy in all sorts of weird hobbies or collections.
ZagamTheVile@lemmy.world 5 days ago
This is the case. Check out the old Re:Search zines/books. Each is about some wired niche thing and has a bunch of contributions from different people. Folx have always been into strange things, and folx have always found kindred spirits, the internet makes it easier to find, abd troll, them.
Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
Off-topic, but if you don’t mind me asking, why folx over folks?
ZagamTheVile@lemmy.world 5 days ago
Sorry, habbit from writting emails recently to someone that is, enthusiastic, about inclusion.
Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 4 days ago
No need to apologize, was just curious - figured folks is gender-neutral as is, never saw an alternate form of it before.
Sincerely, thanks! Didn’t know this was a thing for anyone.