# Can we get rid of "retard" next?

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**Created:** [May 20, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-retard-next/964755 "2022-05-20T11:27:58Z")\
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> [@DrDeth](#):
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> Yes, sadly, and that says a lot about the board back then, with misogyny widespread and obvious.

Back then . . . in the dark ages of . . . 2018,

> [@Listen up, motherfuckers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/listen-up-motherfuckers/817831):
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> In case you haven’t seen it, [we’ve removed the restricted word list](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=858601) from the Pit. You are now officially free drop f-bombs at any target, in whatever configuration you desire. Keep in mind, this only applies to the [“bad word”](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=508858) list. Rules against hate speech remain in full effect, as do [all other Pit rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=507985). Now go forth and be filthy.

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