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Anon is a retard. Also why did that word go out of style? I know damn well it's because it was abused but by definition:
It's a fair critique. We need to stop this PC bullshit. I'm saying this as a father of two children in the spectrum and neither of them are retards.
It's not about being PC, it's about how the word is used. There's nothing wrong with the word as it's defined, but when it becomes a common insult it becomes less acceptable. Just like any other swear word.
If my name ever becomes a commonly used insult, what then?
Any word can become an insult. It's time to take some words back. We have to actively correct misused words. It may make a difference.
Well queer used to be an insult but the LBGTQ+ community reclaimed it. First though, some time needs to pass and afterwards the community that was targeted needs to decide to want to use the word.