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by nsator 1974 days ago
> I've never once thought, in the WSB subreddit, someone calling another an "autist" or a "retard" was ever intended to harm or disrespect people with those literal issues.

What you said is purely annecdotal and it's a big assumption to think you know other people's thoughts and intents are.

Fact is they are popularizing hate speech to a growing audience and its not ok. Period.