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[chickentrains]

I googled it. I am totally a tard.

(slang, derogatory, offensive) A person with mental retardation. (slang, derogatory, offensive) A person who acts stupidly.

If you aren't diagnosed as mentally retarted, you aren't a tard or retarted. Retarted is a slur and i'm tired of seeing it here. Its not a joke. Knock it off.

 

[CarpCharacin]

"Idiot" also used to be a diagnostic term.

 

[chickentrains]

"Idiot" also used to be a diagnostic term.

Used to be is the key word here.

If you had some common sense and some respect, you wouldn't use that word.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Used to be is the key word here

Pretty sure that "mental retardation" as a diagnosis was replaced with "intellectual disability".

 

[chickentrains]

Pretty sure that "mental retardation" as a diagnosis was replaced with "intellectual disability".

Yes, it was. That doesn't mean the R-word is, and wasn't a form of hate speech. its rude. If you had such a disability, I don't think you would enjoy hearing that word to describe somebody being "stupid" or "dumb". "Spreading the R-word continues to hurt people with intellectual disabilities—and whether intended or not, is a form of bullying. Using the R-word is the same as using any slur against a minority group. Eliminating this word is a step toward respect for all."

So I would pick and choose your words a little bit better.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Yes, it was. That doesn't mean the R-word is, and wasn't a form of hate speech. its rude. If you had such a disability, I don't think you would enjoy hearing that word to describe somebody being "stupid" or "dumb". "Spreading the R-word continues to hurt people with intellectual disabilities—and whether intended or not, is a form of bullying. Using the R-word is the same as using any slur against a minority group. Eliminating this word is a step toward respect for all."

It seems like the the only real difference between it and terms like "idiot", "imbecile", and "moron" is its more recent use as a diagnostic term. And while it definitely isn't fair to insult people for things they have no control over (whether that be a diagnosable disability or a less extreme lack of ability), it will continue to happen because of human nature. Kinda paradoxical, isn't it?

So I would pick and choose your words a little bit better.

I don't think I even used it pejoratively here, but thanks anyway for reminding me of my inferior diction. It helps to prevent delusions of grandeur.

 

[chickentrains]

I was speaking in general. I see that word here all the time. Its a slur, point blank period.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

How is everyone?

The heatwave has mostly passed!

Poor Mochi almost didn’t make it!

She started acting lethargic... her wings were also held out and she was panting like crazy with her beak open. Thank goodness I have AC! I was able to bring her in and she cooled off fairly quickly, She also later an egg in her box.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

No fireworks this fourth or July!