same here, if you wouldn’t say that to my face, then don’t say it online.
SlaveToDarknessChad on
Yeah calling someone a R*dditor is fucked up
Jeoff51 on
Why does it matter if you are autistic?
DoomSkull_Deadly on
I’m autistic and I love the word. Use it daily
_SasquatchPatrol on
Shane Gillis has the right outlook. People who live with down syndrome are some of the best people in the world and are totally awesome. We just need to use the word to reflect positive intention.
FeyrisMeow on
Absolutely. A bit surprising this community seems to disagree (so far).
maikuxblade on
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recallingmemories on
Yeah it’s weird how it’s gained popularity recently, I’ve found it’s typically used by someone who hasn’t ever really faced adversity and has led a sheltered life mainly online
They don’t care to understand the struggles mentally challenged people go through in society, or the struggles a mother might have in raising someone who is mentally challenged – instead, everything is a joke to them
POKECHU020 on
Thank you for making this. Don’t let the downvotes get to you
ScytherSlash on
Literally me and my entire friend group are neurodivergent in some way. We all use it on each other and even call ourselves that word sometimes. Its ok if you don’t like that word, everyone has their boundaries and as long as people who are close to you respect your boundaries and dont use it on you then thats great. Its also ok when other people have different boundaries and choose to “reclaim the word” so to speak. Neither side is wrong imo.
iH8MotherTeresa on
Yeah, I dunno this one will ever die. Also, you’re the one who thinks it means autistic.
[Nick Swardson has addressed this in one of his shows. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuCjuzMyyRA)Something to consider.
T_Peg on
It has lost all its original meaning man it’s not that deep
Team_Defeat on
It bears a lot of weight in my eyes. I don’t use it myself but I don’t get super angry if other people do.
I think it’s important that if someone I care about doesn’t like it being said/me saying it, that I honor their wishes. Basic respect of my friends and people I care about.
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same here, if you wouldn’t say that to my face, then don’t say it online.
Yeah calling someone a R*dditor is fucked up
Why does it matter if you are autistic?
I’m autistic and I love the word. Use it daily
Shane Gillis has the right outlook. People who live with down syndrome are some of the best people in the world and are totally awesome. We just need to use the word to reflect positive intention.
Absolutely. A bit surprising this community seems to disagree (so far).
I regard this post highly
Yeah it’s weird how it’s gained popularity recently, I’ve found it’s typically used by someone who hasn’t ever really faced adversity and has led a sheltered life mainly online
They don’t care to understand the struggles mentally challenged people go through in society, or the struggles a mother might have in raising someone who is mentally challenged – instead, everything is a joke to them
Thank you for making this. Don’t let the downvotes get to you
Literally me and my entire friend group are neurodivergent in some way. We all use it on each other and even call ourselves that word sometimes. Its ok if you don’t like that word, everyone has their boundaries and as long as people who are close to you respect your boundaries and dont use it on you then thats great. Its also ok when other people have different boundaries and choose to “reclaim the word” so to speak. Neither side is wrong imo.
Yeah, I dunno this one will ever die. Also, you’re the one who thinks it means autistic.
[Nick Swardson has addressed this in one of his shows. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuCjuzMyyRA)Something to consider.
It has lost all its original meaning man it’s not that deep
It bears a lot of weight in my eyes. I don’t use it myself but I don’t get super angry if other people do.
I think it’s important that if someone I care about doesn’t like it being said/me saying it, that I honor their wishes. Basic respect of my friends and people I care about.