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Explain how its insensitive or bigotry? It has the exact same origins and meaning as moron and dumb whats the difference?
I’m not going to explain to you why calling people a “retard” is wrong. I have no doubt that you know already that it is insensitive and offensive- and you’re here to troll the subject.
Do better.
That doesnt answer the question Whats the difference between "reatard", "idiot", and "moron"?
You’re not going to defend your right to call people “retards” to me here. Ableism is disgusting and frankly, I’m getting creeped out by the fact that you are trying so hard.
Go away.
Im not defending anything and i dont care how u feel about me. Answer the question why can i say moron but not retard? What is the difference?
I’m not going to help you find your right to call people names. Adults don’t behave that way.
I have no argument and i must scream.
This was the logical extension of my original argument. There are 2 cases retarded moron and idiot have no different and thus all should be treated equally. Or they have a difference(that you cannot define) worth classifying one as significantly worse.
Are you telling me calling someone dumb or a moron is equivalent to calling them retarded?
I was complaining about censorship and unequal application of rules i think a common word should be a significantly less bannable offence than calling for murder just pointing out the doublethink.
I was not suggesting anyone do anything violent, in fact i stated multiple times i dont support violence.
"Playing" implies that im not a genuine victim of unequal application of moderation rules. This entire thread is about drawing attention to that very fact as you so kindly pointed out.