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How to react if a person calls you "degenerate" (mander.xyz)

submitted 7 months ago by partner_boat_slug@mander.xyz 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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[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 5 points 7 months ago (1 child)

"Your opinion has no value", or some variety thereof. Then get on with your day.

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[–] semperverus@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago

"I've seen what makes you people cheer, your boos mean nothing to me."

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