flatscan

One who does not understand computers, or one who harbors a deep-rooted dislike for computers or the Internet.
From the X-Men term "flatscan", a derogatory term for non-mutants. As the mutants considered themselves the next step in human evolution, "flatscans" were those who would be left behind as the world progressed. A similar fate awaits those who dislike or cannot comprehend computers, and the cyber community adapted the term to mean non-cyber rather than non-mutant.

Flatscans generally need to call tech support for such complicated steps as opening Microsoft Word, and never remember to check their email.

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flatscan

A cisgender person, especially one who is transphobic or otherwise holds outdated views of gender and language. Often used as a synonym for "normie."

My flatscan coworker thinks it's appropriate to ask me extremely invasive questions about my medical history and sexuality just because I'm trans.

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