THIS TERM, “BLUDGEONSPEAK,” SPEAKS TO ME:
I'm coining a term today: "bludgeonspeak".
Bludgeonspeak is the use of invented terminology, or historical terminology that has been hijacked and corrupted, and then emptied of all meaning except as an attempt at moral blackmail.
Here are some notable bludgeonspeak items in…
— Eric S. Raymond (@esrtweet) December 3, 2025