stancewith
Stancewith is a neologism that describes the act of aligning with or adopting another person’s stance in a discussion, particularly in online debates. The term highlights solidarity with the other party's viewpoint and the rhetorical stance used to justify it. It can imply both agreement and the deliberate adoption of the same argumentative frame.
Origin and usage: The word is a blend of stance and with and is primarily used in
Forms and function: Stancewith can function as a verb, as in "I stancewith you on this," or
Examples: "Some commenters accused him of stancewith the activist’s framing instead of offering independent critique." "Her
Reception and critique: Critics argue that stancewith can blur critical judgment, encourage performative solidarity, or suppress
See also: solidarity, stance-taking, advocacy, mirroring, stand with.