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[–] plyth@feddit.org 13 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

We accept all identities but not the animalistic core of identity, the smell.

People can dress however they want but they cannot smell however they want.

It makes sense because we can look away or close our eyes. It still says something about the limits of acceptence.

[–] flicker@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 2 weeks ago

Fuck blanket acceptance of odors. A slogan on a t-shirt or a bunch of piercings or a vibrant hair color don't have the power to make me physically ill, but odors can and do.

[–] valtia@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

Just put on the fucking deodorant

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

If smell is an identity then I'm bigoted against people who smell like dumpsters.

[–] axEl7fB5@lemmy.cafe 1 points 2 weeks ago

it ain't that deep bro