Why Arissomei/Arissodic is its Own Term
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An argument I've seen a lot of people use against arissomei/arissodic terms is that "They're just TransID/TransX terms relabelled!" or that "There's other terms that also fit this definition." Personally, I'm a user of arissomei terms so I may be bias, but this is why I feel as though arissomei/arissodic deserves its space as its own term.
When it comes to people saying that it can be replaced by different terms - when haven't there been terms that overlap? Nonhuman, alterhuman and transspecies overlap in their own ways but have things that set them apart. Arissomei is similar to transspecies, but exists as an alternative. Arissomei is similar to aldernic terms, but exists as an alternative. Arissomei is similar to transID and transX terms but is separate because of its clarification (that the term is intended for those with psychosis and who experience delusions, atypical dysphoria and/or a disconnect from their physical body.)
Arissomei terms aren't just 'transID'/'transX' rebranded because transID and transX terms are either: A.) stolen from other groups or B.) isn't specifically for those with psychosis, delusions, atypical dysphoria and/or who have a disconnect from their physical body (so could absolutely be used for fun and by people who think it's "cute" or "aesthetic.") The clarification between who arissomei terms are intended for versus the broadness of who can use transID and transX terms, as well as it not being a stolen term, is what sets it apart from them.
One common argument I see used against arissomei is that the creator is against the coining of arissoharmful terms which is obviously the creator being against those who's atypical dysphoria causes them to want to be harmful in some way (sarcastic). The creator has stated that the reason they (?) don't want coining of arissoharmful terms is that they don't want to make it seem like they're glorifying or romanticizing those things—which is entirely valid! Despite this, it STILL posted an umbrella term for those who use the arissomei term and experience this type of dysphoria, arissoimmoral!
Having terms that are inherently "I want to be [X]" but applied to things like TERFs, abusers, literal nazis IS glorification and romanticization of these things whether you mean for it to be or not. Your intent when using/making these labels (i.e. transnazi, transabuser, transharmful terms in general) doesn't fucking matter when you compare it to the effect. These things aren't something you want a term for that implies you want to transition into them, and openly showcasing it as a "I want to be this harmful thing and I'm proud of it!" IS harmful.
This isn't to say experiencing harmful atypical dysphoria isn't valid or that suddenly you can't use any terms to ease that dysphoria. You can experience it, you can find ways to ease it, you are valid, but using transharmful terms is does more harm to other people who experience the same as you. You are doing harm to your community, your friends, and yourself by perpetuating and continuing the use of transharmful terms and that arissomei terms are just "transID"/"transX" with a new label slapped on top.
@acetrappolaswife @arissomei @arissodic-archive in case any of you want to reblog!
