Response to Natri

Abstract

It is unfortunate that the letter to the editor led by Heini Natri (2023), and signed by many advocates, misrepresents and distorts the main message of Singer et al. (2023). The authors of the letter claim that Singer et al. dictates use of specific terms, like "severe," "profound" and "challenging." (4th paragraph) This is, in fact, the opposite of what the commentary calls for. Singer et al. argues that there should be no list of approved or required terms and criticizes papers that call for such lists. The title of the commentary calls for a "full semantic toolbox" with no terms either required or banned. We urge readers to read the Commentary for themselves.