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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)
[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I think they’re referring to the implicit exclusion, since it amounts to an “inside joke” which lends to cliquish social dynamics. Gatekeeping proper usually connotes more intentional and targeted action, but I think that’s what they mean. Personally I try to be more selective than I once was, when using references in groups, for that very reason.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Shaka, when the walls fell...

Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Zinda. His face black, his eyes red.

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