So now that we have words like "piss" and "damn," it seems rather silly to keep this blocked. It's just a stronger way of saying something is stupid.
A) Unblock - 28 votes
B) Keep blocked - 29 Votes
C) Neutral
Concensus
Keep blocked.
So now that we have words like "piss" and "damn," it seems rather silly to keep this blocked. It's just a stronger way of saying something is stupid.
A) Unblock - 28 votes
B) Keep blocked - 29 Votes
C) Neutral
Keep blocked.
GandalftheWizard wrote:
...retarded isn't even close to that word, if that is what you are implying.
They are both slurs that are demeaning to individuals in particular communities.
Impossibubbles wrote:
Skyblade743 wrote: B.Theres better and more witty ways to offend people.
It's not about offending people, but okay.
This is a genuine question, not meant to be hostile or anything, but does it matter to you that disabled people find this word offensive? Even if it's not used as an insult?
I don't think anyone here will take offense to the word retarded. Some people might find it offensive. But I don't think that the people who take offense from it come here. And while we're at it, let's ban the word cracker too.
Game Wolf wrote: I don't think anyone here will take offense to the word retarded. Some people might find it offensive. But I don't think that the people who take offense from it come here. And while we're at it, let's ban the word cracker too.
As someone with friends and family members that have disabilities I find it offensive. So do many people with disabilities who are high-functioning and could easily be on this website if they wanted.
Game Wolf wrote: I don't think anyone here will take offense to the word retarded. Some people might find it offensive. But I don't think that the people who take offense from it come here. And while we're at it, let's ban the word cracker too.
After thinking about what the word really means I do find it a bit offensive, actually.
Obi the LEGO Fan wrote:
GandalftheWizard wrote:
...retarded isn't even close to that word, if that is what you are implying.
They are both slurs that are demeaning to individuals in particular communities.
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