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minus-squareh3rmit@lemmy.dbzer0.comlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·20 hours agoBibliophile means someone who loves/likes books. I’m guessing that’s their point. That “phile” has been corrupted by sexual connotations.
minus-squarechosensilence@pawb.sociallinkfedilinkarrow-up1·15 hours agohas it though? the -phile suffix isn’t what designates it as sexual. it’s being considered a paraphilia.
minus-squareh3rmit@lemmy.dbzer0.comlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·6 hours agoSure, but I guess their point stands. Why use pedophile for the paraphilia, instead of for someone who really likes the best for kids.
Bibliophile means someone who loves/likes books. I’m guessing that’s their point. That “phile” has been corrupted by sexual connotations.
has it though? the -phile suffix isn’t what designates it as sexual. it’s being considered a paraphilia.
Sure, but I guess their point stands. Why use pedophile for the paraphilia, instead of for someone who really likes the best for kids.