The problem is that whenever well meaning people come up with such an adjective, the people who are, in fact, not “completely tapping out of that game” quickly begin to abuse it until it loses meaning.
Generally speaking, tribalized people have an incentive to be seen as unaffiliated as possible. Being seen as a rational, neutral observer lends your perspective more credibility.
“apolitical” has indeed been turned into a slur around “you’re just trying to hide that you hate change” or “you’re just trying to hide the evil influences on you” (or something else vaguely like those) in a number of places.
The problem is that whenever well meaning people come up with such an adjective, the people who are, in fact, not “completely tapping out of that game” quickly begin to abuse it until it loses meaning.
Generally speaking, tribalized people have an incentive to be seen as unaffiliated as possible. Being seen as a rational, neutral observer lends your perspective more credibility.
“apolitical” has indeed been turned into a slur around “you’re just trying to hide that you hate change” or “you’re just trying to hide the evil influences on you” (or something else vaguely like those) in a number of places.