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Would you think of words that you don't know, ending with "phile" as something sexual (or negative)? (lemmy.world)
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I am looking for a name for an idea that I have for a website. It is a niche hobby, but there is a greek word for it that most people don't know. Lets say its a book club and the word was Bibliophile or a music club called Melophile.

Would you, if you did not know the meaning, think of it as something sexual, or maybe even something bad? I am nervous that users might relate it to pedophile even though that is just one of, (but maybe best known) philias there are

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[–] 8 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I have some interest in chemistry and after a while when I hear "phile" my first thought is "they are attracted to water".

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    A nucleophile happens by and notices your electrophile. Your electrophile is attracted to their greater electron density and ditches you, the leaving group, for them. Was this SN1 or SN2?

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  • [+] [S] -6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    So.. you are a chemophile!! See what I mean? It kind of sounds negative without it being the case.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    That part where it sounds negative is happening in your own head.

    I think if you step back and evaluate this thread, you’ll find we’re all telling you it’s a non-problem.

    My advice is to not worry about it and move on.

    And, long shot, maybe take a look at your social surroundings and see if you’ve been in a group of pathological offense-takers. Hanging out with these types can result in your seeing the world as a minefield of unintended social insult.

    It really seems to me like the thing you’re worried about is a non-issue.

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