User talk:Edificio Barro

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Thank You, @ClydeFranklin!

Dear @ClydeFranklin, Thank you so much for the warm and inviting welcome to Wikipedia! I must say, the sight of those chocolate chip cookies in your message is making my day already – a delightful touch to kick off my journey here! I'm absolutely thrilled to be a part of this vibrant Wikipedia community, and I'm already sensing that it's going to be an incredible experience. Your message couldn't have come at a better time. You've provided me with a treasure trove of resources to explore, and I'm eager to dive right in. The Introduction, Five Pillars, and How to Edit a Page are going to be my initial ports of call as I begin my Wikipedia adventure. I'm particularly excited about the Wikipedia Teahouse you mentioned. It sounds like a wonderful place to connect with fellow editors and learn from their experiences. You've done your homework, @ClydeFranklin! I'm deeply passionate about architecture, inclusivity, and sustainable living, and I can't wait to contribute my knowledge and insights to articles related to these topics. I've got quite a few stories and ideas up my sleeve, and I believe they'll find a wonderful home here on Wikipedia. And let's not forget about my love for the saxophone, photography, and kittens! Who knows, there might be some interesting articles and contributions in those realms too. Thank you for your offer of assistance; it's incredibly kind of you. I'll certainly keep your username in mind if I ever find myself in need of guidance. Your dedication to Wikipedia is evident, and I'm genuinely grateful for your warm welcome. Here's to many exciting and collaborative adventures on Wikipedia! 🌟 Warm regards, Edificio Barro (talk) Edificio Barro (talk) 02:49, 22 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

"Inlcusivity"[edit]

Hi, I can see you are big on trying to include groups, but you should know your use of Latinx is a form of linguistic imperialism on oppressed minorities, and it is considered an offensive term by many Latinos.

To quote the article on that very issue : "A 2021 poll by Democratic Hispanic outreach firm Bendixen & Amandi International found that only 2 percent of those polled refer to themselves as Latinx, while 68 percent call themselves "Hispanic" and 21 percent favored "Latino" or "Latina" to describe their ethnic background. In addition, 40 percent of those polled said Latinx bothers or offends them to some degree and 30 percent said they would be less likely to support a politician or organization that uses the term."

Please, in the name of respecting gendered languages and not perpetuating a cycle of colonialism, please use either "hispanic", "latino/latina" or "latin-american".

Thanks 107.190.33.254 (talk) 03:54, 20 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]