The statement constitutes public discourse as it engages with a public issue related to intersex athletes and the broader debate on gender and sports. The tone of the statement is critical and somewhat derogatory, aiming to coin a new term 'Elonic' to describe behavior perceived as deliberately misleading and in bad faith.
- The statement does not strive to do no harm with words and actions. By coining a term that rhymes with 'moronic' and associating it with a public figure, it can be seen as harmful and derogatory. [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the dignity of others, as it engages in a form of name-calling and could be seen as cyberbullying or harassment. [-2]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. Instead, it uses a derogatory term to criticize someone. [-2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. It resorts to a personal attack by coining a derogatory term rather than addressing the issue at hand. [-2]Principle 4:I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
- The statement does not uphold the principles of free speech responsibly and with integrity. It uses the platform to make a derogatory remark rather than contributing constructively to the discourse. [-2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.