# Aspidistra finds loophole in hate speech rules?

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> [@MrDibble](#):
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> > [@puzzlegal](#):
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> > This, however, is an intentional slur.
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> So, is it going to modded?

As nearly as I can tell, it was modded back in September.

> [@Chronos clarification please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronos-clarification-please/951378):
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> “We have a rule against misgendering, and “male impersonator” appears to be an example of that. That’ll be a Warning.” Could you clarify the problem. What constitutes misgendering? If a female chooses to take on the male role of husband, she is a female impersonating a male. This is not a value judgement, just linguistics.

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