• goatM
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    2 years ago

    Hey, hold on now. You’re the only one who is making the connection that retard is explicitly referring to those with intellectual disabilities. Everyone else is using it in the meaning of they are stupid.

    • cacheson@kbin.socialOP
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      2 years ago

      No, it is in fact likening the person that you’re insulting to someone with intellectual disabilities. Sorry goat, you don’t have a leg to stand on in this one. Best to just not.

      • goatM
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        2 years ago

        I’m not offended by it. I don’t think you should be either

        • FaeDrifter@midwest.social
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          2 years ago

          Nobody is offended, we’re just letting you know that you look like a bad person and ruining the your credibility of your character.

          • goatM
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            2 years ago

            that’s fine