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ysabetwordsmith ([personal profile] ysabetwordsmith) wrote 2013-07-06 03:26 am (UTC)

Thoughts

I'm glad you liked this poem!

>> "In consideration of people with chemical sensitivities, please refrain from using scents in our small space." <<

It's a nice thought, but in practice, almost impossible in today's world. Many products (mouthwash, shampoo) aren't even commonly available unscented. Others (laundry detergent, soap) you have to search carefully for to find at a store. And then people nag like hell if you smell like a human being instead of perfume.

I'm allergic to most artificial scents on my body, so I'm familiar with the issue, although I rarely react to stuff that's not on my body. I sympathize with a broad range of people's feelings on this spectrum. It is a damn hassle for much of that space, and worst for people with multiple chemical sensitivity who are basically just fucked.

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