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UniversalStudios
about 10 years

is the R word a "slur" against? I'm failing to comprehend how a word can universally be a slur without the definition or origin of the word being derogatory.

I'm failing to see why I have 2 violations for a word I was using in context of it's definition:

Clair
about 10 years
i've never called myself a SJW. that is a term you bestowed upon me yourself
Natalie
about 10 years

Devante says

I don't, n is a term specially used against black people during slavery and during the time of the jim crow law, and in part still today in america mostly.

R and crazy have no correlation because R was a term used for people who have learning disabilities while crazy is for people who have MENTAL disabilities


you're literally arguing semantics over a word you brought into this discussion in the first place which only serves to invalidate your initial point. you equated the two words to begin with so i entertained that line of thought. christ almighty.
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Sonrio says

i always think of the other arguments. i just think its dumb


then u are allowed to have your beliefs much like the people who think otherwise are 2
Sonrio
about 10 years
i always think of the other arguments. i just think its dumb
UniversalStudios
about 10 years

Patrick says

did you know that you can have more than one perspective in a situation instead of feeling the need to create an identity out of your political beliefs?


CONNER
deletedabout 10 years
yeah. im anti r word. i hate people who use the r word. people just dont get me and my kind
deletedabout 10 years

Sonrio says

me and retti have a love-hate relationship


did you know that you can have more than one perspective in a situation instead of feeling the need to create an identity out of your political beliefs?
Sonrio
about 10 years
me and retti have a love-hate relationship
UniversalStudios
about 10 years

Nattatatalie says

Saying you want to use a word because it carries a certain vitriol is a terrible justification. stop insisting on being so edgy dude.


I'm sorry do you know any other words that make stupid people think? I'd love to use those and avoid having stupid conversations like this with you.

And honestly if this userbase wasn't the R word I'd be elaborately offensive but that flies over people's head.
deletedabout 10 years
look at sonrio, a politically charged millenial, become angry at the situation
deletedabout 10 years
different things offend different people. parading around and telling others what words they can and cant use just makes you come across as a giant tool.
Sonrio
about 10 years
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deletedabout 10 years

Devante says


Nattatatalie says

i was equating one slur's synonyms to another. R is to crazy as N is to black. get it?


I don't, n is a term specially used against black people during slavery and during the time of the jim crow law, and in part still today in america mostly.

R and crazy have no correlation because R was a term used for people who have learning disabilities while crazy is for people who have MENTAL disabilities


To further drive this point home

People who were/are called R's - People with down syndrome,
People who are called crazy - People with Bi Polar Disease.

so mist, you're wrong
UniversalStudios
about 10 years

Sonrio says

THATS THE REASON WHY WE DONT YOU TO USE IT. WHY WOULD I GIVE YOU ANOTHER WORD THAT HAD THE SAME POWER AND WEIGHT


Because the word has more than one definition and you guys are crying about the word out of context.
TheeCake
about 10 years

Nattatatalie says

i'm not sure how i wasn't clear? i was equating one slur's synonyms to another. R is to crazy as N is to black. get it?


Nope. R is used for idiots, Crazy is used for people who don't aren't stupid but don't see reality accurately.

"Didn't you say you'd give me $100 yesterday?"
"Nah, you're ( R | Crazy )"

which one makes sense?
deletedabout 10 years
u are both dumb in some ways but also right in some ways

basically human beings are naturally flawed and let's not fight and talk about someone we can all agree like hitler being a bad person am i right fellas?
Clair
about 10 years

Patrick says

fwiw, i think the people who want to use it have a point because the world is not black and white.


people can be informed, but the end-all-be-all is "it's certainly offensive to some and certainly used offensively BY some, which is reason enough to remove from your vocabulary if you're not a douche"

Patrick says

harrold's post isn't directed at anyone and im sure a lot of people (connor) will disagree with me


what am i disagreeing with? you stated a fact

Patrick says

but the usage of the R word has been around for ages and only recently has it become more offensive to use in light of millenials


accurate

Patrick says

and tumblr and anyone denying such never lived in the 90s where cartoons used to use the R word on a daily basis


i don't believe you, but i can't deny it. family guy doesn't count though
Natalie
about 10 years

UniversalStudios says


Sonrio says

why do you guys insist on using r anyway. is it so deeply ingrained into your vocabulary that youre too lazy to use others


Name one single word that carries the power and weight in the same context.


Saying you want to use a word because it carries a certain vitriol is a terrible justification. stop insisting on being so edgy dude.
deletedabout 10 years
this thread is basically young tumblr users/millenials versus people who did not grow up when the usage of the R word was considered to be taboo
deletedabout 10 years
Bye Felicia.
Sonrio
about 10 years
THATS THE REASON WHY WE DONT YOU TO USE IT. WHY WOULD I GIVE YOU ANOTHER WORD THAT HAD THE SAME POWER AND WEIGHT
UniversalStudios
about 10 years

Sonrio says

why do you guys insist on using r anyway. is it so deeply ingrained into your vocabulary that youre too lazy to use others


Name one single word that carries the power and weight in the same context.
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Patrick says

fwiw, i think the people who want to use it have a point because the world is not black and white. harrold's post isn't directed at anyone and im sure a lot of people (connor) will disagree with me but the usage of the R word has been around for ages and only recently has it become more offensive to use in light of millenials and tumblr and anyone denying such never lived in the 90s where cartoons used to use the R word on a daily basis


Do you not remember the time where practically everyone used the word 'autistic' as the go-to insult in Comp Lobby? How has EM evolved so drastically in the last 6 months that we eradicated that from peoples' diction without any major discussion on the forums?
UniversalStudios
about 10 years

Patrick says

if you cant let go of one single word because it offends and riles some people up idk what to tell you, you can say it all you want around the people who dont care but you're kinda setting yourself up for failure trying to oppose the majority who do


So you're all mentally disabled and I'm offending everyone with my liberal use of the R word?
deletedabout 10 years
i think from an outsider's perspective most people dont care about it as they lead on but they want to look good in front of society, or on the internet