It can definitely be annoying when language changes. For example, people sometimes use the word “literally” for emphasis. I have come to accept that “literally” now has multiple meanings depending on the literacy of the speaker.

Generally speaking, I find that “is” arguments are unprofitable. People will argue all day about whether some instance classifies as some or other category. E.g. “is a hotdog a sandwich?” or “is taxation theft?”. I have my own opinions, but arguing about it on the Internet is unlikely to yield results.

I find it expedient to simply set aside the contested word(s) and move on to solution-finding, personally.

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