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Don't be surprised that you lose the support of the average person when you isolate yourself from them by rapidly creating new lingo.
Given that partisans have created an "us versus them" world, don't be surprised where people who could have been allies end up when your use of new language makes them realize they aren't in the club anymore.
Literally every generation creates new words, that's what language is
The issue isn't changing language, it's quickly changing language
Lingo is used by groups the world over to communicate about complex topics quickly. A side effect of this is that use of lingo excludes those who aren't familiar with the terms. In most settings (like workplaces) this is a necessary evil and newcomers quickly catch on and the language is not a barrier to them being a part of the group while everyone communicates efficiently.
What's going on here is lingo being used because of the side effects, not in spite of them. Lingo is rapidly created and viciously enforced to tighten group bonds and identity based on ideology by using language to distance the group from outsiders.
Don't know the latest terms? You aren't consuming the right media. Better watch these videos and read these articles that reinforce the group's ideology.
Didn't use the newest lingo? You aren't spending enough time on the right sites and platforms. Here, this echo chamber will get you up to speed.
Did you use a term incorrectly? Here comes the negative peer pressure to keep you in line with the group.