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Originally Posted by Sliver
I have thought about it and that's exactly how I'm using it. I'm equating somebody's intelligence with someone who is mentally slower/lower IQ.
Every insult is the same in this way. You call them something that sort of suits how they're behaving in a targeted attack.
Would I call somebody with down syndrome the r-word? Of course not; that would be horribly insensitive and mean.
The r-word is more general and colloquially just used as a disparaging remark against somebody who is acting like an idiot.
Is it your opinion we should just never insult people? What about if a guy is making an argument in support of Nazis and against a race of people, for example. Can you call him names then?
So I've been on CP for 14 years. If I called you the r-word, do you think I should never be allowed back? Are you so sensitive that a little insult hurts you that much that you'd want severe repercussions for me? Or are you just insulted on behalf of people with mental challenges?
Do you joke around with your friends ever and call each other names? My group chat is nonstop insults, basically. It's so normal to me. And it's not like my group is just trash or something. Bankers, teachers, O&G execs, business owners, etc.
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Serious question.
Are you okay with calling non black people the N-word?
Is it okay to call straight people F** or H***?
Is it okay to tell use Jew to insult someone who is being cheap?
I'm going to assume (hope) your answer to all of those is "No", and if that's they case, why are you making the distinction here?
That word was/is meant to be derogatory to developmentally challenged people, especially those with Down Syndrome. That's the association, that's the insult.
You said you're using it to describe someone who is acting like an idiot.
You're insulting someone by saying "You're dumb, you're no better than some kid with down syndrome".
That is what you are saying...full stop.
The association exists whether you admit it or not.
Would it be okay if I said
I would never call a gay person a F**, but it's okay if I call my straight friend that. I just mean "Hey you're acting like a gay person, which is an association I think you should be insulted by
The R word is no different.
Yes of course I joke around with my friends, and I make fun of them.
I used to use words like R***** and F**.
I've grown up, I've developed some empathy, and I realized that even if I'm not directing those words at the people they're really meant to demean and hurt, it is still damaging, and wrong.