I respect all of the banter that we have on this board and I’m typically a lurker but for some of us the use of the word “retard” is offensive. We have kids that aren’t that fortunate and those of that deal with that every day would appreciate the use of a more humane description of your perception of normal life.
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See I’m torn on this one. On one hand your concern is definitely understood, and certainly I don’t agree with bullying those with obvious struggles.
But then I look around the world and I see glorifying mental illness (not to be confused with a handicap) and feel like we should definitely bring back bullying.
There are two types of people in this world now: The “Be nice to everyone, you don’t know what someone is going through” crowd, and the “f - - - your feelings” crowd. Consider me in the first. OP, many of us are here for you.
SMFH
The term retard is slang. I say this to any dumb ass that’s offended by it. If your kid has special needs do you consider that child a retard? I sure as hell don’t so shut up and don’t be a fool.
The term retard is slang. I say this to any dumb ass that’s offended by it. If your kid has special needs do you consider that child a retard? I sure as hell don’t so shut up and don’t be a fool.
your response is one of the absolute dumbest things I've ever read on here which is saying a shit ton. why don't you go visit the ClemsonLIFE program and tell the students there that you're going to call them retards because you think the world needs more bullying #WWJD
I've worked extensively with both the Special Olympics and national disability boards, and I can assure you that word causes those innocent people and their families a lot of pain. Various organizations that serve people with disabilities both in SC and nationwide have been trying to eliminate the use of that word for over a decade now.
Pretty pathetic that your first impulse is to come on here and call the parent of a child with special needs a "fool" but in today's America I can't say I'm shocked #WWJD
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/why-the-r-word-is-the-r-slur
As someone who was relentlessly bullied growing up, and called the R word regularly for my Tourette’s ticks, I’ve definitely got an opinion about this response.
I’ve never liked people using the R word as an insult, and while my Tourette’s motor ticks are not nearly as noticeable or disruptive to my daily life in adulthood now, those childhood memories are permanent. On top of that, I happen to have a couple close friends with mentally handicapped children who take exception to people using the R word as an insult, and I completely understand and agree with theirs and OP’s perspective.
It’s a message board. People will say what they feel like saying, and trolls are abundant.
That said. Grow the fvck up. We’re not in middle school anymore. Wishing bullying upon anyone is heartless and despicable. At least attempt to behave like you graduated high school (whether you did or not) and learn some new words to describe your frustration with athletics/to insult people.
No offense
Stick to making YouTube videos. There’s several kids in our family with special needs. No one is offended by the term retard because we don’t consider them retards. For example your boy Biden and Kamala are a couple retards. Put your tampon back in.
I literally gave you a link from Special Olympics. There was literally a national campaign from more than a decade ago about it.
If you want to go through life acting like ignorant trash, that's certainly your prerogative.
Got to love the modern Judeo-Christian values so many of our fine people now espouse #WWJD
Post less.
Better yet, take your "insights" back to Tigernet with the rest of the inbreds where they belong. Typical Silver Member trash
Dude joined 3 months ago lol. I didn't catch that at first. Probably a closet chicken if we're being honest (probably a closet lot of other things, too).
It’s a shame you feel that way because I like your posts and Tigernet is a joke. Btw, you wouldn’t have been bullied if you grew up with me.
He's been reported
The true colors come out. What a surprise.
No one considers those kids retards. You’ve become insufferable since the inauguration.
I happen to take a strong stance on people who make incendiary remarks for the sole purpose of upsetting people and who choose to not show compassion towards others specifically because of their difference in opinions.
Tell me, when the time comes that you are in need of a compassionate response, based on your behavior ITT, who's gonna be the person to give it to you?
Food for thought
I'm not getting in the middle of this. I'm just here to say that I'm surprised you can even type the word here. On the Mainboard, it gets bleeped. As in ******.
This thread fits its title so well. It has retarded human progress by at least a couple of years.
Also, people should stop giving power to words from the mouths of those who so perfectly exemplify that which they claim to behold. It's a word and from the ignorant it should hold no power.
Also, people should stop giving power to words from the mouths of those who so perfectly exemplify that which they claim to behold. It's a word and from the ignorant it should hold no power.
Words are only given power by the people who receive them, not by the people who say them.
Some people are assholes. It is unfortunately that simple.
OP started this thread Friday at midnight. How did he think it was going to go?
See I’m torn on this one. On one hand your concern is definitely understood, and certainly I don’t agree with bullying those with obvious struggles.
But then I look around the world and I see glorifying mental illness (not to be confused with a handicap) and feel like we should definitely bring back bullying.
Think you missed his point. By mental illness I do not think he meant mentally challenged but I may be wrong. Think he was referring today and lesbian , trans as that and how they are rewarded .
You could not have written a dumber, more ignorant response of you tried.
My post is the dumbest thing you’ve ever read, or you’re too dumb to read my post?
You consider Down’s syndrome, for instance, to be a mental illness?
“I don’t agree with bullying those with obvious struggles … and I see glorifying mental illness (not to be confused with a handicap)“
I’m referring to using the word as it often has been as a derogatory word towards those without an actual handicap. I said as much in my original post. If you’re stance is, there should be no bullying in the world then that’s one thing.
Anyone going around and picking on or bullying someone with a handicap, is a piece of shit. I will reserve the right to and continue to use the word against many lunatics on the left, with made up afflictions. And COD lobbies
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The people who are looping mental illnesses in with something like Downs Syndrome (a genetic disorder) make me so mad
I’m sorry you got picked on, you are not the type of person I’m talking about.
If Johnny decides tomorrow he’s a cat and wants to have a litter box put in the bathroom at school, he should get picked on. (You can still disagree with this stance and that’s fine.)
I don't think bullying or being unkind is about a specific word per se. Yes, retard is now considered offensive, but it didn't use to be. It was simply a word to describe people with disabilities. The right term at schools is now SPED(special ed), but that term is being used in a derogatory manner by kids now, so soon people will complain about that being used. "Old folks home" used to be acceptable, but now it offensive, and we're supposed to say senior communities.
I'm not defending the use of any particular words. I'm suggesting that if we all treat each other with kindness, the words we use don't morph to take on an offensive nature.
As a culture, we just need to be kinder to each other.
I agree with this in general. I think banning terms is a little silly. if I’m hanging out with my buddies and I do something just ridiculously stupid if somebody calls me a retard I’m probably going to laugh. I’m certainly not gonna get upset. But I’m also the guy who thinks that other words we consider to be curse words are silly. Shit is a dirty word because when the French were in control of the English, the nobles spoke French, and the word used was feces. The commoners used the dirty word, shit.
I imagine this thread is what the house of politics looks like, even though it didn't start that way. Which is why I stay on the west zone.
I’ll go to grave knowing life is about intent.
Some people say “Bless your heart” and some say “Fvck you”. And to be honest , I respect the fvck youer much more.
People say things, there’s a word that’s used by a community of people all the time in lingo and music yet it can’t be utter by anyone else. On that surface alone, it’s a preposterous notion.
I was having a conversation with a Louisvillian just last week asking me if “pal” is offensive coming from New Yorkers which fits perfectly to this conversation. My response:
“Pal, you’ll know when Pal is offensive. Like “fvck”, you can say a word and it means 10 different things. I’ll tell you the most offensive thing to me is “bless your heart”. You think it’s a cute response and you can get away with it with no repercussion. But you lose all respect with a lot of people for that reason alone.”
People demeaning slow adults in anyway are pure trash. Telling someone who painted their house bright yellow “retarded” is not.
Cancel culture of any kind doesn’t serve its purpose. The Intent and to what audience does. Just like “bless your heart”. Keep using it, doesn’t actually matter to me, your character does. But, It’s a negative reflection on the user cause we know the intent thinking you can get away with using it without penalty. Thats the character flaw.
Retard…… depends on the audience it’s used. Don’t paint your house yellow.
Some people say “Bless your heart” and some say “Fvck you”. And to be honest , I respect the fvck youer much more.
People say things, there’s a word that’s used by a community of people all the time in lingo and music yet it can’t be utter by anyone else. On that surface alone, it’s a preposterous notion.
I was having a conversation with a Louisvillian just last week asking me if “pal” is offensive coming from New Yorkers which fits perfectly to this conversation. My response:
“Pal, you’ll know when Pal is offensive. Like “fvck”, you can say a word and it means 10 different things. I’ll tell you the most offensive thing to me is “bless your heart”. You think it’s a cute response and you can get away with it with no repercussion. But you lose all respect with a lot of people for that reason alone.”
People demeaning slow adults in anyway are pure trash. Telling someone who painted their house bright yellow “retarded” is not.
Cancel culture of any kind doesn’t serve its purpose. The Intent and to what audience does. Just like “bless your heart”. Keep using it, doesn’t actually matter to me, your character does. But, It’s a negative reflection on the user cause we know the intent thinking you can get away with using it without penalty. Thats the character flaw.
Retard…… depends on the audience it’s used. Don’t paint your house yellow.
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I agree with this. It’s all about intent. That being said, folks take things differently than others given their experiences and situations. I’ll admit I use the word retard sometimes, but it’s not to put down someone who has a disability. I’d never do that. It’s just part of the way folks talk and grew up talking and using certain words in certain situations (or certain sayings or slang for where you live or were born).
Hell, like @SDTiger9 says, a population can use a specific word when talking to each other but no one else can use it. I was listening to early 2000s music the other day in the car and good god how many times does Nelly use the word in Country Grammar that everyone use to sing it? And the references in several rappers songs to having $ like Trump? Nowadays, if I were to openly sing that song out loud I’d be considered racist for singing a song.
I don't think he should get picked on. He should get therapy. Unfortunately, some states went so far as to make such therapy illegal. It truly is a strange world.
Holy hell. Do y’all have coffee before posting?
I understand what you are saying but what about the people who are fat, ugly, or poor that always get made fun of? I try to never say anything to make someone feel bad but sometimes people will laugh at other people’s shortcomings but when it hits home wants to get offended. Like the people who gets mad at a comedy show when a certain joke is told after sitting and laughing at every other joke poking fun at things that other people may be offended of. I applaud you for standing up for your kid and I hope this dosent come off as offensive. I’m just someone who loves finding comedy in any situation because there is enough seriousness and stress in this world every day.
Almost spit my coffee on the laptop reading this thread
