• Kedly@lemm.ee
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      9 months ago

      Yes, so thats 33 years where its NOT BEEN USED TO REFER TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTMENTAL DISABILITIES

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        9 months ago

        It absolutely was used to refer to development disabilities in the US during the 80s - as well as anyone acting like they were disabled.

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        9 months ago

        And probably about 23 years where it’s been frowned on to use the word as a pejorative. Don’t use your capital letters with me dipshit.

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          9 months ago

          I can capitalise whatever letters I damn well please, and like I said in another reply, insults by their nature have never been appropriate, and by their very nature are frowned upon.

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              9 months ago

              Yes, yes I am. What a fucking gotcha that was. Oh no, my insult insulted people, whatever should I do

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                  9 months ago

                  In this instance being a cunt to the idiots was my exact point. I dont care for their stupid ass opinions, and I dont for yours. IRL I make it a point to avoid people as sensitive as you as its more rewarding to spend my time around people who arent as fragile and sensitive

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        9 months ago

        It’s generally intended to mean “pull your head out of your ass, what was once acceptable is no longer.”

        Glad I was able to spell that out for you.