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Alright folks I don't want this to be a struggle session so let's operate from "'stupid' and 'dumb' are ableist terms, now what?" I would like people to offer up alternative insults/negative remarks. (hexbear.net)
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While I said I don't want it to be a struggle session, cool headed good faith discussion is also appreciated. This just came up with some comrades of mine and I couldn't find the last post about it so if anyone has the link that would be great too.

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[โ€“] ScrewdriverFactoryFactoryProvider@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A performance is an interesting way to put it.

i also think I disqualify people with actual disability from these labels? like it's not funny if someone with a mobility problem falls down because of it but able-bodied people tripping on stuff is frequently very funny.

Could you expand on why this is?

[โ€“] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 1 points 2 years ago

might just be the usual "how comedy works" punching up vs punching down kind of thing.

I think back to some of the high support special needs kids i was around in school and (without looking up a bunch of terminology) the deal with them was totally different from the antics and bad decisions the rest of us got up to and should've known better.