Do we, linguistically, have a word that is the polar and conceptual opposite to "gatekeeping"?

I think we all know what "gatekeeping" is, but I fished around for a few different definitions and the common themes were "controlling access", mainly by imposing criteria to determine the legitimacy of others.

For a silly example, the whole "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate. People (on both sides) want to establish their criteria for what is/is not a sandwich, and control which things can therefore pass through the "gate" into sandwich-hood.

So... what would be the opposite of that idea? Presuming there's still a metaphorical gate involved, now instead of trying to keep people out, you're trying to get them in by any means necessary - by trick, by force, by persuasion, by shepherding, by evangelizing.

So what would that be called?

#linguistics #writing

Do we, linguistically, have a word that is the polar and conceptual opposite to "gatekeeping"?

I think we all know what "gatekeeping" is, but I fished around for a few different definitions and the common themes were "controlling access", mainly by imposing criteria to determine the legitimacy of others.

For a silly example, the whole "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate. People (on both sides) want to establish their criteria for what is/is not a sandwich, and control which things can therefore pass through the "gate" into sandwich-hood.

So... what would be the opposite of that idea? Presuming there's still a metaphorical gate involved, now instead of trying to keep people out, you're trying to get them in by any means necessary - by trick, by force, by persuasion, by shepherding, by evangelizing.

So what would that be called?

#linguistics #writing

The sound of "drinking" in Icelandic!
#language #linguistics #onomatopoeia #maps

I would like to create a linguistics themed starter pack. If you are working in linguistics or posting about linguistics please give me a heads-up (and include your research area and research language if possible)!

Boosts are greatly appreciated!

#linguistics
#Linguistik
#Sprachwissenschaft
@linguistics

I would like to create a linguistics themed starter pack. If you are working in linguistics or posting about linguistics please give me a heads-up (and include your research area and research language if possible)!

Boosts are greatly appreciated!

#linguistics
#Linguistik
#Sprachwissenschaft
@linguistics

#introductions

I'm the Qwyrdo, a #Nonbinary #ActuallyAutistic #Buddhist #witch with *lots* of special interests, not limited to:

* #Calligraphy
* Fantasy #cartography
* The age of sail and historic naval combat
* #Science
* #Astronomy
* #Linguistics and #conlanging
* #EarlyMusic

... and probably other important ones that aren't coming to mind at the moment.

Pronouns are they/them or ze/zer.

Oh. #Queer and #neuroatypical and #Trans.

Please read my profile, too! ∑:ᴈ

#introductions

I'm the Qwyrdo, a #Nonbinary #ActuallyAutistic #Buddhist #witch with *lots* of special interests, not limited to:

* #Calligraphy
* Fantasy #cartography
* The age of sail and historic naval combat
* #Science
* #Astronomy
* #Linguistics and #conlanging
* #EarlyMusic

... and probably other important ones that aren't coming to mind at the moment.

Pronouns are they/them or ze/zer.

Oh. #Queer and #neuroatypical and #Trans.

Please read my profile, too! ∑:ᴈ

Dear readers of #mastodon!

Is anyone familiar with academic literature on communicative efficiency in short-form videos like #tiktok? I'm thinking of ways in which #influencers may adjust their speech to fit into bite-sized clips? Is there any?

If not specifically on language, then maybe something in #psychology on how things like rapid speech might (negatively) affect our comprehension, memory, etc. Again, ideally in short-form videos.

Thank you so much!

#linguistics #academia

Dear readers of #mastodon!

Is anyone familiar with academic literature on communicative efficiency in short-form videos like #tiktok? I'm thinking of ways in which #influencers may adjust their speech to fit into bite-sized clips? Is there any?

If not specifically on language, then maybe something in #psychology on how things like rapid speech might (negatively) affect our comprehension, memory, etc. Again, ideally in short-form videos.

Thank you so much!

#linguistics #academia

Hello everyone! 👋

After having run a project account for a while, I thought it's high time to put a face to my research. So here I am: an English linguist with an interest in the language of fake news and spoken language (not always together, actually I prefer to take a break from fake news sometimes 😆). Will post about both, but especially about the role of language in 'implicit' deception, persuasion and manipulation - you know, things beneath the surface that make linguists giddy!

Cheers!
#introduction #introductions #linguistics

Hello everyone! 👋

After having run a project account for a while, I thought it's high time to put a face to my research. So here I am: an English linguist with an interest in the language of fake news and spoken language (not always together, actually I prefer to take a break from fake news sometimes 😆). Will post about both, but especially about the role of language in 'implicit' deception, persuasion and manipulation - you know, things beneath the surface that make linguists giddy!

Cheers!
#introduction #introductions #linguistics

In NYT (don’t ask), I read the phrase “some bags bearing maple leafs”.

Now I’m just an American, but I understand “Maple Leafs” to refer to the hockey team, but that “maple leaves” is used (derp) in all other cases.

Would Canadadia put their elbows down for a minute and hip me to wutz wut? Thanks!

(And good morning fedi I’m definitely the weirdo today)

#Canada #Canadadia #MapleLeafs #linguistics

Do we have any #linguistics experts here on Mastodon? I have a dumb question.

There are a lot of words that are antonyms, but I wonder how many of them have a singular point of origin.

For instance, Michael Jackson's "Bad" sort of popularized the concept of "bad" being "good" or "cool", but I don't think he was the point of origin, he was just a super spreader.

I'm looking for ones that have a SINGLE POINT OF ORIGIN. Like a linguistic mitochondrial eve, a single moment where a word's use flipped on it's head.

Do we have any #linguistics experts here on Mastodon? I have a dumb question.

There are a lot of words that are antonyms, but I wonder how many of them have a singular point of origin.

For instance, Michael Jackson's "Bad" sort of popularized the concept of "bad" being "good" or "cool", but I don't think he was the point of origin, he was just a super spreader.

I'm looking for ones that have a SINGLE POINT OF ORIGIN. Like a linguistic mitochondrial eve, a single moment where a word's use flipped on it's head.

I've set up a linguistics group on fedigroups.social

@linguistics

#linguistics

@alice hi! I'm Alex, transmasc yarn dragon and #hopepunk word wizard. #AMA about #knitting, #Minecraft, #SFF #worldbuilding and #linguistics including grammar/usage and #etymology. If I didn't know it, I'll know how to find out!

#FollowFriday

I've set up a linguistics group on fedigroups.social

@linguistics

#linguistics