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[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree. This word is almost exclusively used by Nazis now. Let's not use that word to refer to people, no matter how bad the things they do.

[–] Mubelotix@jlai.lu 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's common terminology deeply rooted in internet culture. People call themselves degenerates due to being unable to pursue social interactions in real life

[–] whofearsthenight@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This whole thread is pretty hilarious to me. When ever I hear the word "degenerate" I am generally expecting it to be during the intro to a Twisted Sister video.

edit: Also, we're talking about labeling CSAM spreaders as degenerates. Pick all of the bad words. I don't fucking care which ones, and I literally will not give a single, tiny little pea-sized shit about applying to those that traffic in CSAM.