Use of slurs

[Fn Lucci]

I realize that this isn't an "American" forum and doesn't necessarily default on sensibilities just because English is the common language. However, I'm addressing rampant use of the R-word. As a black man and advocate for persons with disabilities, have to say there's a clear double standard between R and N. It's unwelcoming, regressive, immature, and strictly pejorative. It's tone deaf to demean the neurodivergent on a manga forum, and unbelievable in the case of a forum where at least one prominent member had committed suicide due to online bullying.

I've seen gag edits like "Super" Sommers so it seems very obvious to use this or another easy solution.

 

[nik87]

Not sure what's this about but I got one advice - dont give any word any power over you.

 

[Dark Knight Sanji]

I realize that this isn't an "American" forum and doesn't necessarily default on sensibilities just because English is the common language. However, I'm addressing rampant use of the R-word. As a black man and advocate for persons with disabilities, have to say there's a clear double standard between R and N. It's unwelcoming, regressive, immature, and strictly pejorative. It's tone deaf to demean the neurodivergent on a manga forum, and unbelievable in the case of a forum where at least one prominent member had committed suicide due to online bullying.

I've seen gag edits like "Super" Sommers so it seems very obvious to use this or another easy solution.

Yes I agree - however this forum thrives on hate and unfortunately words do get thrown around.

 

[Fn Lucci]

Yes I agree - however this forum thrives on hate and unfortunately words do get thrown around.

I don't see any excuse personally. If someone wants to use hateful terms despite being reduced to asterisks, they still can. Most likely, they'll move onto some other nasty terms. But at least there's a clear and logical effort in that case.

 

[Fn Lucci]

Not sure what's this about but I got one advice - dont give any word any power over you.

Thanks, but I'm not speaking on my own behalf. Check again.

 

[K!NG HARA$H!MA]

I saw old governments and healthcare campaigns use the word retarded in a very formal and professional way.


I wonder when did it become a slur

 

[Fn Lucci]

I saw old governments and healthcare campaigns use the word retarded in a very formal and professional way. Again, the same can be said of the N word for one, or certain slurs for Japanese people in the 40s.

You have answered your own question. In medical, social, or other professional services, this term is outdated and not to be used.

Another answer: find a person with autism in public and call them this, then see the public response.