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In reply to the discussion: Matt Damon, 'months ago' [View all]bigtree
(93,307 posts)29. I've worked for decades with different people who don't seem to understand the impact of their words
...or didn't care.
I would say almost universally, the problem for these individuals went deeper than just the misunderstanding or misuse of a word.
I found a profound disregard from them for the consequences of their chatter which required me to correct and chastise (not really for my benefit, but for anyone else who had to endure their slurs) constantly like a parent, even after an apology from them.
I'd likewise assume, from my life experiences, that one slur isn't the full extent of Mr. Damon's insensitivity.
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Using a hateful slur as a joke doesn't make it any less hateful or painful.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2021
#24
My BF at the time and I had friend over for dinner, and the friend used that term
alphafemale
Aug 2021
#49
when was this mythical time that the word faggot didn't have negative implications?
dsc
Aug 2021
#42
"I never saw the words used to refer to people who were actually gay or intellectually challenged."
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2021
#25
Sometimes one should learn from mistakes and move on--not report them to the world...
hlthe2b
Aug 2021
#21
This is petty, and the long knives continue to come closer and closer to our own
Cosmocat
Aug 2021
#27
I've worked for decades with different people who don't seem to understand the impact of their words
bigtree
Aug 2021
#29
One slur is not the full extend of ANYONE'S insensitivities and MD is a one of the good guys
Cosmocat
Aug 2021
#33
When i was in college in the 90's, this was THE word we all used for nearly everything.
Calista241
Aug 2021
#34