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ALL POSTSVote to unblock the word "retarded"
<p>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.
</p><p>A) Unblock - 28 votes
</p><p>B) Keep blocked - 29 Votes
</p><p>C) Neutral
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Concensus">Concensus</span></h2>
<p>Keep blocked.
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<p>Roddy15 wrote:
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<div class="quote">Keplers wrote:
<div class="quote"> <p>KnightoftheLight wrote: Excuse me? B! Even if it can be used in a way not directed to the disabled community, the word itself is associated with making fun of disabled people, and overall has a negative feel to it. The Swastika symbolized well-being in Sanskrit, and was a sacred symbol in many religions such as Hinduism! Yet that symbol is banned here because to many people around the world, it represents the dark times of Hitler and the Nazis. Retarded is similar, because while it could mean something else, to many is represents something distrubing, negative, and awful, the bullying of disabled people. And might I add the retardant is a completely different word! Retarded is the adjective form of retard, but retardant has nothing to do with that. Wistful is allowed despite containing a blocked phrase last I checked. In conclusion, all I ask is that you remember what this word means to some people, and how it would have a negative impact on our community if unblocked. </p> </div>ahem <p>"fire retardant" </p> </div> <p>Retardant is a completely different word to retard. Why do people keep making this argument? "oooohhhhh look the letters are the same! Checkmate!" No, it's not checkmate because you're making comparisons when there are zero to be made that actually back any point up. </p> </div> <p>Because if "retard" is censored, by default "retardant" is as well. </p>
<div class="quote"> <p>KnightoftheLight wrote: Excuse me? B! Even if it can be used in a way not directed to the disabled community, the word itself is associated with making fun of disabled people, and overall has a negative feel to it. The Swastika symbolized well-being in Sanskrit, and was a sacred symbol in many religions such as Hinduism! Yet that symbol is banned here because to many people around the world, it represents the dark times of Hitler and the Nazis. Retarded is similar, because while it could mean something else, to many is represents something distrubing, negative, and awful, the bullying of disabled people. And might I add the retardant is a completely different word! Retarded is the adjective form of retard, but retardant has nothing to do with that. Wistful is allowed despite containing a blocked phrase last I checked. In conclusion, all I ask is that you remember what this word means to some people, and how it would have a negative impact on our community if unblocked. </p> </div>ahem <p>"fire retardant" </p> </div> <p>Retardant is a completely different word to retard. Why do people keep making this argument? "oooohhhhh look the letters are the same! Checkmate!" No, it's not checkmate because you're making comparisons when there are zero to be made that actually back any point up. </p> </div> <p>Because if "retard" is censored, by default "retardant" is as well. </p>
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<div class="quote"> <p>Roddy15 wrote: </p> <div class="quote">Keplers wrote:
<div class="quote"> <p>KnightoftheLight wrote: Excuse me? B! Even if it can be used in a way not directed to the disabled community, the word itself is associated with making fun of disabled people, and overall has a negative feel to it. The Swastika symbolized well-being in Sanskrit, and was a sacred symbol in many religions such as Hinduism! Yet that symbol is banned here because to many people around the world, it represents the dark times of Hitler and the Nazis. Retarded is similar, because while it could mean something else, to many is represents something distrubing, negative, and awful, the bullying of disabled people. And might I add the retardant is a completely different word! Retarded is the adjective form of retard, but retardant has nothing to do with that. Wistful is allowed despite containing a blocked phrase last I checked. In conclusion, all I ask is that you remember what this word means to some people, and how it would have a negative impact on our community if unblocked. </p> </div>ahem <p>"fire retardant" </p> </div>Retardant is a completely different word to retard. Why do people keep making this argument? "oooohhhhh look the letters are the same! Checkmate!" No, it's not checkmate because you're making comparisons when there are zero to be made that actually back any point up. </div>Because if "retard" is censored, by default "retardant" is as well. </div> <p>Wow, are Wikia censor settings actually that bad? Why are we voting to unblock then, wouldn't that mean it's already censored? </p>
<div class="quote"> <p>Roddy15 wrote: </p> <div class="quote">Keplers wrote:
<div class="quote"> <p>KnightoftheLight wrote: Excuse me? B! Even if it can be used in a way not directed to the disabled community, the word itself is associated with making fun of disabled people, and overall has a negative feel to it. The Swastika symbolized well-being in Sanskrit, and was a sacred symbol in many religions such as Hinduism! Yet that symbol is banned here because to many people around the world, it represents the dark times of Hitler and the Nazis. Retarded is similar, because while it could mean something else, to many is represents something distrubing, negative, and awful, the bullying of disabled people. And might I add the retardant is a completely different word! Retarded is the adjective form of retard, but retardant has nothing to do with that. Wistful is allowed despite containing a blocked phrase last I checked. In conclusion, all I ask is that you remember what this word means to some people, and how it would have a negative impact on our community if unblocked. </p> </div>ahem <p>"fire retardant" </p> </div>Retardant is a completely different word to retard. Why do people keep making this argument? "oooohhhhh look the letters are the same! Checkmate!" No, it's not checkmate because you're making comparisons when there are zero to be made that actually back any point up. </div>Because if "retard" is censored, by default "retardant" is as well. </div> <p>Wow, are Wikia censor settings actually that bad? Why are we voting to unblock then, wouldn't that mean it's already censored? </p>
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<p>What on earth is the deal with so many people wanting to talk about fire-retardant objects here, centering on their fire retardancy? If the word is blocked, you aren't going to get kicked for saying "fire retardant" - it's entirely irrelevant to this vote.
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I have a brother who is mentally handicapped. Even he says the word retarded.
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<p>Game Wolf wrote:
I have a brother who is mentally handicapped. Even he says the word retarded.
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<p>...and?
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<p>Roddy15 wrote:
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<div class="quote">Keplers wrote:
<div class="quote"> <p>Roddy15 wrote: </p> <div class="quote">Keplers wrote:
<div class="quote"> <p>KnightoftheLight wrote: Excuse me? B! Even if it can be used in a way not directed to the disabled community, the word itself is associated with making fun of disabled people, and overall has a negative feel to it. The Swastika symbolized well-being in Sanskrit, and was a sacred symbol in many religions such as Hinduism! Yet that symbol is banned here because to many people around the world, it represents the dark times of Hitler and the Nazis. Retarded is similar, because while it could mean something else, to many is represents something distrubing, negative, and awful, the bullying of disabled people. And might I add the retardant is a completely different word! Retarded is the adjective form of retard, but retardant has nothing to do with that. Wistful is allowed despite containing a blocked phrase last I checked. In conclusion, all I ask is that you remember what this word means to some people, and how it would have a negative impact on our community if unblocked. </p> </div>ahem <p>"fire retardant" </p> </div>Retardant is a completely different word to retard. Why do people keep making this argument? "oooohhhhh look the letters are the same! Checkmate!" No, it's not checkmate because you're making comparisons when there are zero to be made that actually back any point up. </div>Because if "retard" is censored, by default "retardant" is as well. </div> <p>Wow, are Wikia censor settings actually that bad? Why are we voting to unblock then, wouldn't that mean it's already censored? </p> </div> <p>That... would be why we're trying to uncensor it. </p>
<div class="quote"> <p>Roddy15 wrote: </p> <div class="quote">Keplers wrote:
<div class="quote"> <p>KnightoftheLight wrote: Excuse me? B! Even if it can be used in a way not directed to the disabled community, the word itself is associated with making fun of disabled people, and overall has a negative feel to it. The Swastika symbolized well-being in Sanskrit, and was a sacred symbol in many religions such as Hinduism! Yet that symbol is banned here because to many people around the world, it represents the dark times of Hitler and the Nazis. Retarded is similar, because while it could mean something else, to many is represents something distrubing, negative, and awful, the bullying of disabled people. And might I add the retardant is a completely different word! Retarded is the adjective form of retard, but retardant has nothing to do with that. Wistful is allowed despite containing a blocked phrase last I checked. In conclusion, all I ask is that you remember what this word means to some people, and how it would have a negative impact on our community if unblocked. </p> </div>ahem <p>"fire retardant" </p> </div>Retardant is a completely different word to retard. Why do people keep making this argument? "oooohhhhh look the letters are the same! Checkmate!" No, it's not checkmate because you're making comparisons when there are zero to be made that actually back any point up. </div>Because if "retard" is censored, by default "retardant" is as well. </div> <p>Wow, are Wikia censor settings actually that bad? Why are we voting to unblock then, wouldn't that mean it's already censored? </p> </div> <p>That... would be why we're trying to uncensor it. </p>
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<p>Loney 97 wrote:
What on earth is the deal with so many people wanting to talk about fire-retardant objects here, centering on their fire retardancy? If the word is blocked, you aren't going to get kicked for saying "fire retardant" - it's entirely irrelevant to this vote.
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<p>You could have said the same for the "prick" vote (which, by the way, succeeded).
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I've voting B
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i didnt really want to but I should now that somebody voted even though I directly told them the vote is technically closed<p>a </p>
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- I'm (ugh, good grief :P)
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