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DPOs (Disabled People’s Organisations) is a legitimate and widely recognised term within the disability rights movement, not something people just use to sound important. Social media, despite its risks, is a powerful tool for spreading awareness and mobilising action. Dismissing differing views only stagnates progress. It’s time to focus on constructive action and real change, not doubt and dismissal.

You asked. "Tell the person who wrote that post to not use abbreviations, thanks!" - I most certainly won’t be telling anyone what to do. I merely suggested that using full names alongside abbreviations might help with clarity. Ultimately, how members choose to communicate is entirely up to them, and that choice should remain theirs.

You state "We'll never find out what's dodgy about the Green Paper if members continue to use this thread as a chatroom, will we?" —-The 'dodgy' proposals are already here!, rushed consultations and plans that undermine essential protections. Our role isn’t to search for flaws, but to hold ministers accountable and highlight the harm these proposals will cause.

By working together, we significantly increase our chances of being heard. We have far more that unites us than divides us.

I have already acknowledged the risks of social media, but I am sure you will agree the most important thing is that it’s all about using it responsibly, staying vigilant, and double-checking information from reliable sources. The responsibility lies with all of us to ensure it’s used for good.