# 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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**Author:** ![Max\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/46a35a/32.png) [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-retard-next/964755/424 "2022-06-01T19:33:17Z")

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I think this recent warning is relevant to the thread:

> [@Why "hand" for direction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hand-for-direction/965400/37):
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> **Moderator Note**
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> > [@Why "hand" for direction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hand-for-direction/965400/9):
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> > No, he wasn’t illiterate, he was retarded.
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> Note that while the word “retarded” was once a perfectly acceptable medical term, these days the word is considered to be both outdated and offensive. Please avoid using it here on the SDMB.
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> ETA:
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> **Moderator Warning**
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> After review, we have determined that an official warning for personal insults is also necessary. Do not insult or attack other users outside of the Pit.
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> Also, many of your posts in this thread are hostile to users who are merely responding to your questions. This behavior is also inappropriate outside of the Pit.

~Max

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