Ban the phrase "take your meds"
The phrase "take your meds" is a seriously overlooked phrase that incites hatred, is disparaging, and implies a derogatory attitude towards neurodivergent people.
Too often, people invoke mental health terms and phrases such as "take your meds" "that's so bipolar" "You're acting like a schizo"
Perhaps a blanket ban is overreaching, but Twitch should take it upon itself, on its own platform, that typically champions people of neurodivergence, to stop such a toxic, hateful, vile expression and attitude towards those who may have differing perspectives, opinions, outlooks on life, or even represent an older generation of twitch users.
It is absolutely abhorrent that a community that is widely known for being tolerant of people from different backgrounds, walks of life and viewpoints would allow such a gross oversight to continue with no educational tools or resources for people who might not understand why telling someone to "take their meds" is incredibly offensive, hateful, and prejudiced.
Example 1: "I actually think Zelda 2 is the BEST game, it reminds me of my childhood."
Offensive response: "Take your meds, grandpa."
Example 2: "Ugh my Stream software is being SOOO BIPOLAR today."
Example 3: "I like eggs & ham for breakfast"
Offensive Response: "Ugh, that's gross, schizo."
These are not gross exaggerations, but common occurrences every day across the internet. Twitch should hold itself to a higher standard, especially considering the mental diversity of its streamers and viewers.
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lexikiq commented
I know several ADHD-affirming channels where med checks are done regularly to encourage the streamer and viewers to take their important meds like HRT if they haven't yet today due to their ADHD or whatnot. If this change is implemented then it should be an allowable automod phrase instead of a totally globally banned phrase, so as to not remove this totally innocuous use of the phrase.