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[–] Frog-Brawler@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

2023 now… doesn’t matter what it used to be.

[–] Kedly@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Yes, so thats 33 years where its NOT BEEN USED TO REFER TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTMENTAL DISABILITIES

[–] GalacticCmdr@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

It absolutely was used to refer to development disabilities in the US during the 80s - as well as anyone acting like they were disabled.

[–] Frog-Brawler@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

And probably about 23 years where it’s been frowned on to use the word as a pejorative. Don’t use your capital letters with me dipshit.