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		cqqxo4zV46cp on Feb 4, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 41 Years in UX: A Career Retrospective You know very well that “retards” isn’t an acceptable word. It’s not even used in scientific literature anymore in the way that you’re using it.

doublespanner on Feb 5, 2024 | [–]

I do not care about your opinion of acceptable language.

Attempting to insert your off topic opinion is a character flaw.

Keep it to yourself.

oh_sigh on Feb 5, 2024 | [–]

Shouldn't it be up for grabs then?

According to the logic of "you don't call retarded people retarded. You call your friends retarded when they're acting retarded."

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