Labels are a hack. Their meaning varies per person, place and time. They're a lot like emojis and to some extent words themselves, however at least with words it's common to select synonyms and say things in multiple ways to clarify.
I hate labeling myself, because you're just inviting people in to fight you, or call you a fake <x> if you don't believe <y>.
People shouldn't box themselves in. Mental flexibility is good.
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