C. · @cazabon
133 followers · 2602 posts · Server mindly.social

A handy response for when someone doesn't like what you say, but couches it in terms of how you're saying it -- i.e., playing the tone police.

"Everything I said is true. If the truth makes you look bad, that's a `you problem`."

#tonepolice #dishonest #gaslighting

Last updated 1 year ago

Schafstelze · @Dingsextrem
254 followers · 1466 posts · Server mas.to

bei ACAB mitgemeint

#tonepolice

Last updated 1 year ago

Emily · @Emilyy
33 followers · 337 posts · Server mas.to

Form-triggered bot idea:

Lots of people are complaining about unpleasant interactions that I think you could sum up to an experience of being disrespected.

HOWEVER, when a person is frequently disrespected because of common cultural habits, it is exhausting and potentially dangerous for that person to directly respond to the interaction.

#mansplaining #tonepolice

Last updated 1 year ago

PhoenixSerenity · @msquebanh
1604 followers · 19914 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

For folks - don't even try to me because I'll flush out your unethical crap faster than you could piss your urine out. Stop fucking over your own peoples for fast colonial corporate bucks - ya fucking colonized asshats.

#sellout #indigenous #tonepolice

Last updated 1 year ago

Nona Rose · @nona80_swanette
376 followers · 2329 posts · Server mastodon.au

Public Service Announcement

If you call someone “kid” on the internet, it’s tone is sometimes condescending.

“You’re a sweet kid” is probably not condescending.

“You got that, kid” is probably condescending.

I don’t care if you’re old enough to be their parent or grandparent, don’t do it unless you want to be condescending.

It’s the equivalent of an Aussie calling you “mate” … you aren’t their mate, they think you’re an idiot … or an American calling you “champ.”

#tone #tonepolice #condescending #kid #mate #champ #psa #publicserviceannouncement

Last updated 1 year ago

PhoenixSerenity · @msquebanh
1340 followers · 13340 posts · Server mastodon.sdf.org

Reminder to all: Do not attempt to me here. I don't take to that kindly - from men or women (w/internalized misogyny) or anyone else. I don't like having to explain my stances more than once - if you read my bio, it's clear what I stand up for.

I don't mind general questions but retain my right to ignore them, if I believe answers were already provided. I'm older now & hella more curmudgeon about my time/energy levels.

I'm direct as fuck, most times.

#tonepolice #misogynistic #behaviour

Last updated 2 years ago

punko · @punko
614 followers · 662 posts · Server noc.social

Do you want to dance?
You cannot handle my truth.
Fuck the Tone Police!

#tonepolice #lifechoices #haiku

Last updated 2 years ago

InayaShujaat · @InayaShujaat
156 followers · 1164 posts · Server mastodon.nz

Someone dared to attempt to me today.

You can probably easily guess their gender and ethnicity.

😑😑😑

#tonepolice

Last updated 2 years ago

InayaShujaat · @InayaShujaat
156 followers · 1164 posts · Server mastodon.nz

@turbnz I’m not going to “adjust” anything. You’re probably accustomed to playing the role of on Twitter, but that doesn’t fly here.

#tonepolice

Last updated 2 years ago

Reach for the Stars :verified: · @antares
147 followers · 462 posts · Server qoto.org

@Popehat Oh look the Mastodon have arrived in force.

#tonepolice

Last updated 2 years ago

edwardchampion · @edwardchampion
294 followers · 675 posts · Server toot.community

Folks, please don't tone police here. People -- especially marginalized voices -- have the right to express themselves here however they want. And if they're not using hateful language, there's no reason to do this.

I'm going to try something radical. If you come into the replies and tone police me, that's an instant block. It's clear you're looking for a brawl rather than engaging with anything I have to say. And, believe it or not, I'm not fond of fighting.

#tonepolice #freespeech

Last updated 2 years ago