Yes. Sometimes necessary (even with the problems), sometimes not. Probably not ever necessary, for example, here on PC (unless you want to join in the incessant chit-chat, which is fun). But even with their problems, generalizing, stereotyping and speaking for others are very normal parts of common discourse. One resigns from them at the risk of leaving the common reality at times and in situations where no other, more astringent, form of discourse will be understood.

Your privilege, as to the latter. As to the former, "experiences" directly or vicariously or both? If limited to "directly," then "perceptions" don't permit libraries? Wouldn't that be a bit austere if one weren't an experimental scientist writing a paper?

Allright. Interesting article. What do you think my T should tell me about attribution?

Entirely agree.

You too.