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Let's all mock the disabled

petrolcan

Mong, mongoloid, spanner, spaz, spastic, window licker, retard.

Why is it, that in this day and age, the above words are seen as acceptable to use as put downs towards others?

What makes it worse is that it appears to be perfectly allowable on Boards.ie without any sort of deterrent.

I thought people had moved on but it appears not.

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SkinnyBuddha

Widdershins wrote: »

since you yourself lack the capacity to understand what you're doing wrong. And don't worry, people like you are so far beneath me you couldn't possibly bother me.

:rolleyes::D:D:D

who object to vile thoughtless behaviour

go you!!!

While you're objecting you might apply some of this -->http://www.ledahealth.ca/pictures/subsect_tbn_vszqkNeVr0.png

thank me later when the hurt goes away.

petrolcan

SkinnyBuddha wrote: »

:rolleyes::D:D:D

go you!!!

While you're objecting you might apply some of this -->http://www.ledahealth.ca/pictures/subsect_tbn_vszqkNeVr0.png

thank me later when the hurt goes away.

Are you one that thinks that the world has gone mad for political correctness and hero worships Donald trump?

SkinnyBuddha

petrolcan wrote: »

Are you one that thinks that the world has gone mad for political correctness

Me? No . ..not at all.

and hero worships Donald trump?

As for Trump , between me and you ,he's a bit of a spa.

petrolcan

SkinnyBuddha wrote: »

Me? No . ..not at all.

As for Trump , between me and you ,he's a bit of a spa.

Just trolling then. Thanks for clearing that up.

wakka12

Because when people use those terms in this way its not to directly insult disabled people. Its why being called a 'fruitcake' or 'pussy' arent homophobic or sexist , theyre not said with those people in mind

SkinnyBuddha

petrolcan wrote: »

Just trolling then. Thanks for clearing that up.

What sort of answer is that ?

Do you really think people give a sh1t when you take 2 words out of context?

Canis Lupus

I use a lot of those words in day to day life. I don't feel guilty about it.

Annasopra

FortySeven wrote: »

No, no, no. Her daughter is not retarded. That word was replaced by intellectually challenged or disabled. Learning difficulties is also used.

That's why retarded is ok to use as an insult because it is no longer used to describe people who have real issues.

Its difficult because in America retard is still a widely used term that isnt used pejoratively

FortySeven

wakka12 wrote: »

Because when people use those terms in this way its not to directly insult disabled people. Its why being called a 'fruitcake' or 'pussy' arent homophobic or sexist , theyre not said with those people in mind

I always thought fruitcake was crazy not queer?

This kind of political correctness leads to the sh!t we have in America where you can be disciplined for using words on the university campus. They give you a list at reception. The one that sticks in my mind was 'throws like a girl'

Fup right off with this scat.

Annasopra

petrolcan wrote: »

So obsolete it was used in a post in the last few hours.

When I was young I used the same language, I've grown up since.

I'd certainly query why someone was calling the individual a lunatic.

Legally courts had to up until this year because we still used the Lunacy Regulation (Ireland) Act, 1871

Pac1Man

It's disappointing the word retard gets such a bad rep. It's a legitimate word to describe something. Calling someone retarded means they are slow on the pickup.

As with most words, the intent in which they are used rules all.

petrolcan

wakka12 wrote: »

Because when people use those terms in this way its not to directly insult disabled people. Its why being called a 'fruitcake' or 'pussy' arent homophobic or sexist , theyre not said with those people in mind

I dare say that they are not said with the disabled person in mind but that doesn't make it less derogatory.

petrolcan

LordSutch wrote: »

Who says they are acceptable?

You left out Spa/Spaz which was (along with retard) probably one of the worst.

But you don't hear them nowadays, do you?

Didn't leave it out and yes, you do hear them nowadays.

maudgonner

I think it's a sign of a weak mind. Why use a word that has such a recent history of mocking the disabled (and often is still used that way) when there's such a glorious variety of alternatives?

Gobshíte is infinitely more satisfying than retard, poxbottle is far superior to spastic. Those with more advanced cursing skills don't need to resort to words that are offensive to people who don't deserve to be picked on.

[Deleted User]

FYI the word disabled is now regarded as old thinking and offensive.

For example parking spaces for the disabled should now be referred to as reduced mobility spaces.

https://www.dublinairport.com/at-the-airport/passenger-information/special-assistance/reduced-mobility

petrolcan

cisk wrote: »

FYI the word disabled is now regarded as old thinking and offensive.

Don't talk such tripe.

cisk wrote: »

For example parking spaces for the disabled should now be referred to as reduced mobility spaces.

https://www.dublinairport.com/at-the-airport/passenger-information/special-assistance/reduced-mobility

Not once does that page say that disabled spaces have been renamed.

FortySeven

petrolcan wrote: »

I dare say that they are not said with the disabled person in mind but that doesn't make it less derogatory.

That's exactly what it makes it.

Damn it are we going to see disabled people 'take ownership' of these insults like blacks and gays did?

We won't get them back for years and we never even used them to insult disabled people.

What a bummer. (Not gay, upset)

_Whimsical_

Pac1Man wrote: »

It's disappointing the word retard gets such a bad rep. It's a legitimate word to describe something. Calling someone retarded means they are slow on the pickup.

As with most words, the intent in which they are used rules all.

Might want to get yourself a dictionary there.
It can be used as a verb.There's no way when used in that context that it can be offensive. It would not be in common use though.

It is not legitimately used as an adjective or a noun outside very specialised,niche technical terminology without being offensive and we are talking about it being an adjective or noun in this thread.

sabat

What about Duine le Dia?

Fleawuss

I feel a micro aggression coming on. I'll hand myself in.

Kal El

petrolcan wrote: »

Mong, mongoloid, spanner, spaz, spastic, window licker, retard.

Why is it, that in this day and age, the above words are seen as acceptable to use as put downs towards others?

What makes it worse is that it appears to be perfectly allowable on Boards.ie without any sort of deterrent.

I thought people had moved on but it appears not.

Yeah cleary werent affected :rolleyes:

TheOven

Can we still say idiot? How long do we have to wait until a word used to described mentally disabled people can be used as an insult?

Kal El

Omackeral wrote: »

I see this started when Kal El called Boy Racers retards in the other thread.

In fairness, you can't go around telling people what they can and can't say. He/she deems it apt and are fine with it. If you're not, then that's on you. Report it and see what the stance on it is. This thread will probably give you an indication on what people do and don't find acceptable, but ya can't expect people to censor themselves just because it offends you personally.

I never actually said retard, that was someone else. I said spastic a term commonly used for acting the maggot, like a tool. Not everything is aimed at someone
Not in relation to your post dude.

Kal El

petrolcan wrote: »

What about calling a gay man a queer?

You realise that word is a variation of strange.
"look at that queer dog"

Kal El

petrolcan wrote: »

So obsolete it was used in a post in the last few hours.

When I was young I used the same language, I've grown up since.

I'd certainly query why someone was calling the individual a lunatic.

So do you want any words used. Like fool for example can we use that? Tosser? Knob? Plank?

FortySeven

Kal El wrote: »

You realise that word is a variation of strange.
"look at that queer dog"

My dog tries to hump other dogs. What would you call him?

Tis embarrassing.

Kal El

petrolcan wrote: »

To be honest, I have no issue with lunatic if used in the right situation.

So pretty much your ok with certain words used in context but not others :rolleyes: come on dude

Kal El

petrolcan wrote: »

That doesn't mean that they should be continued to be used. Especially as the way they are used is in a derogatory manner.

Why shouldnt they be used. Isnt idiot a derogatory word, throw that in the search and see how many times it comes up

Kal El

maudgonner wrote: »

I think it's a sign of a weak mind. Why use a word that has such a recent history of mocking the disabled (and often is still used that way) when there's such a glorious variety of alternatives?

Gobshíte is infinitely more satisfying than retard, poxbottle is far superior to spastic. Those with more advanced cursing skills don't need to resort to words that are offensive to people who don't deserve to be picked on.

Thats selective speech. Some words are ok, but I dont like these other words so there not ok. Why should certain words you pick be the ones that are acceptable, when you take into account most people use the others in every day language

Kal El

FortySeven wrote: »

My dog tries to hump other dogs. What would you call him?

Tis embarrassing.

Breeding maybe, unless its not to a bitch :pac: