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Seems like someone has a lot of work to do:
Yes, I was going to copy it here, last night - to prove my point on something
I still stand by what I say and others have the right to believe in how they feel too. It's okay to not agree with the norm, it's okay to not agree, it is ok.
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Oh, absolutely, everyone has a right to their own opinions.
However, opinions aren't fact, and quite often are wrong.
Just because someone has the opinion that something is offensive, doesn't mean it's actually offensive, as it has already been demonstrated.
And yes, it's okay to disagree with the norm.
However, keep in mind that just because you believe something, doesn't make it "the norm".
Yes, like the word retard used by mechanics - I bet a huge amount of people would not know this, on the online dictionary it does not mention the term you used.
But I still feel there are better terms to use than the word retard - I don't understand why some people enjoy using words such as retard, cancerous etc when there a plenty of other words that can take their place -I feel they use these type words to get a result, to get noticed etc (I haven't worded the last sentence how I would like to, but never mind)
Dong U Dead
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on the online dictionary it does not mention the term you used.
Absolutely it does. Every definition I listed for "retard" states the exact same thing; "slow".
When I retard the speed of my e-bike, I'm slowing it to a specific speed.
The literal definition of "retard" is "to slow".
Mentally retarded means "slowed mental development".
If you're using the term "retard" as a noun, then that is offensive, but if you're using it as a verb, then you're using it to mean "slowed".
Dong U Dead
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But I still feel there are better terms to use than the word retard - I don't understand why some people enjoy using words such as retard, cancerous etc when there a plenty of other words that can take their place -I feel they use these type words to get a result, to get noticed etc (I haven't worded the last sentence how I would like to, but never mind)
Why should anyone have to change the words they use, because someone else doesn't understand the definition of the words being used?
Even after the literal definition of the word "retard" has been explained to you, you're still offended by the word.
You're literally
choosing
to be offended by the word.
That is your choice, and no one should have to change themselves based on something
you're choosing
to be offended by.
P.S. I know that often I come across as being quite blunt, but that doesn't mean I'm trying to offend anyone, that's just how I post. Just so everyone is clear on that.
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Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.