RE: show respect - name things correctly

A while back, Ava wrote a post that I enjoyed (as always), but at times offered a perspective that didn't entirely sit right with me. Ava's issue of concern is a lack of precision around labeling, using "vegan", "almost vegan" and "basically vegan" as examples. If you haven't read that post yet, definitely go do that. Ava is a great writer, and the post is well worth reading. I'll wait. https://blog.avas.space/name-things-right/ Ok, good, you're back. So...what's my problem? (Note to self: is this a judgmental post about being judgmental? Oh sweet irony.) Don't label me My opinion on labels is: I generally don't like them. However, if I must wear a label, it should be one of my choosing. If I want to self-identify as "a total gym-bro", "an introvert", "bi and proud", "they/them", or "basically vegan", that should be my choice. Please respect it. Does my choice of label affect you? It really shouldn't. If you feel that it does, then with all due respect, you may want to take a step…