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How to react if a person calls you "degenerate" (mander.xyz)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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What is the best way to react, if someone calls you a degenerate? Just leave them, remembering the insult?

This type of insult targets disabled people specifically?

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[โ€“] 33 points 7 months ago (5 children)

No, it is a general insult usually aimed at your moral character.

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  • [โ€“] 17 points 7 months ago

    Yeah, I've never heard of it being used to target people with disabilities (although looking it up, I see it can be used that way, TIL) - I've only ever thought of it as a judgement on character/behaviour. Like I'd have no issue with anyone describing Trump as a degenerate, because he's a sick, twisted, vindictive, corrupt prick.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 4 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    So is it an okay insult to use depending on context?

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