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I work with kids with special needs every day. As soon as I can, I'm going to get a masters in special ed and then a phd in curriculum, but that's another story. One of my favorite parts of TW was how quickly players who used the r word got leveled. I hate that word, everyone close to me may use it other places, but they respect me enough to choose another word around me. That's all I'm asking, don't use it here, in this public forum. Otherwise I will attack and c4 you. It may not be much, but if I see it, it will happen.
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That word will be treated the same hear as there. No worries. ;)
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I used to work as a youth counselor at a mental health clinic when i was younger. I met some of the most enlightening kids... I mean seriously. Changed my life, and gave me a greater understanding of so called disorders.
I can owe my love for Isaac Asimov and William Gibson solely to an afternoon where i happened to be hanging out with a particular autistic high schooler who simply LOVED reading sci fi. He could explain the details of each book word for word. He's seriously the reason i mention how men should be in the stars by now. I've said it countless times here and on TW, but i stole that from him, because i wasnt clever enough to consider it myself.
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sebriah wrote:
Respect. You won't hear/see that from me. If I see someone use it I'll c4 them with you.I work with kids with special needs every day. As soon as I can, I'm going to get a masters in special ed and then a phd in curriculum, but that's another story. One of my favorite parts of TW was how quickly players who used the r word got leveled. I hate that word, everyone close to me may use it other places, but they respect me enough to choose another word around me. That's all I'm asking, don't use it here, in this public forum. Otherwise I will attack and c4 you. It may not be much, but if I see it, it will happen.
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Fear of the word only increases fear of the thing itself
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I think you'd find it's scope - R.Gervais
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People should not say it on a puplic forum out of mutal respect for others, not from the fear of being C4ed. That being said sometimes you just have to suck it up and ignore it
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sebriah wrote:
👍👍I work with kids with special needs every day. As soon as I can, I'm going to get a masters in special ed and then a phd in curriculum, but that's another story. One of my favorite parts of TW was how quickly players who used the r word got leveled. I hate that word, everyone close to me may use it other places, but they respect me enough to choose another word around me. That's all I'm asking, don't use it here, in this public forum. Otherwise I will attack and c4 you. It may not be much, but if I see it, it will happen.
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Sebriah, thanks for your work. I am a step parent of a special needs person. We need more people like you.
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I can't fathom why people get so flustered over a word. Makes absolutely no sense to me.
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▪False▪ wrote:
For me, it's because the word is used to mean something other than what it is actually defined as. Sure the official medical word for an intellectual disability is retardation, but the common usage is synonymous for stupid, idiotic, bad choices, or some other put down. This usage implies that people with this condition, that is no fault of their own, makes them less than the average person. Hence I deplore it being used as a derogatory putdown.I can't fathom why people get so flustered over a word. Makes absolutely no sense to me.
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I find "handicapped" much more offensive due to its word derivation
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⌖🔥CYRUS🔥⌖ wrote:
No we need more people like you. Yes he does an important job But you are with them 24 hours a day. yes he helps them out with their disabilities. But the way they live their life is from youSebriah, thanks for your work. I am a step parent of a special needs person. We need more people like you.
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Marco wrote:
Wholeheartedly agree. I get to go home to my family after 8 hours or so. They have the other 16 and weekends.⌖🔥CYRUS🔥⌖ wrote:
No we need more people like you. Yes he does an important job But you are with them 24 hours a day. yes he helps them out with their disabilities. But the way they live their life is from youSebriah, thanks for your work. I am a step parent of a special needs person. We need more people like you.
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sebriah wrote:
This dudes right, my brother has Autism so I hate it when people say the word.I work with kids with special needs every day. As soon as I can, I'm going to get a masters in special ed and then a phd in curriculum, but that's another story. One of my favorite parts of TW was how quickly players who used the r word got leveled. I hate that word, everyone close to me may use it other places, but they respect me enough to choose another word around me. That's all I'm asking, don't use it here, in this public forum. Otherwise I will attack and c4 you. It may not be much, but if I see it, it will happen.
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Agreed.
I have a first cousin who is severely handicapped. My senior year, I was a student assistant in gym, and I was able to work out a deal with the principal and teachers, that if I closely supervised him, he could participate in a regular gym class. Though he wasn't physically able to compete with the other kids, he always wanted to get out and play with them, and was able to with my supervision.
In 2009, I was blessed enough to carry the special Olympics torch on a run for a few miles in Kansas, and at the handoff point, there was a group of special needs children who were waiting on us to finish. We had our pictures taken with them and the group had that picture printed in a local news paper, which I'm sure was an amazing experience for them. I know it was for me.
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So, that being said, I will gladly donate my c4 to people.
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sebriah wrote:
Don't get me wrong you do a very important job and I want to thank you for itMarco wrote:
Wholeheartedly agree. I get to go home to my family after 8 hours or so. They have the other 16 and weekends.⌖🔥CYRUS🔥⌖ wrote:
No we need more people like you. Yes he does an important job But you are with them 24 hours a day. yes he helps them out with their disabilities. But the way they live their life is from youSebriah, thanks for your work. I am a step parent of a special needs person. We need more people like you.
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ᏰᎡᏌᎢᎪᏞ wrote:
That's awesome! I love being in Stillwater in May for the special olympics. I work at the bowling alley, so I usually get to see them all compete, as well as the locals who come out regularly to practice.Agreed.
In 2009, I was blessed enough to carry the special Olympics torch on a run for a few miles in Kansas, and at the handoff point, there was a group of special needs children who were waiting on us to finish. We had our pictures taken with them and the group had that picture printed in a local news paper, which I'm sure was an amazing experience for them. I know it was for me.
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sebriah wrote:
Probably the best explaination I have ever heard! Well spoken Sebriah! 👍👍▪False▪ wrote:
For me, it's because the word is used to mean something other than what it is actually defined as. Sure the official medical word for an intellectual disability is retardation, but the common usage is synonymous for stupid, idiotic, bad choices, or some other put down. This usage implies that people with this condition, that is no fault of their own, makes them less than the average person. Hence I deplore it being used as a derogatory putdown.I can't fathom why people get so flustered over a word. Makes absolutely no sense to me.
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I would say most using the R word have no intensions of disrespecting those you work with, family members, or your friends. "Gay" is another word used in the same way. They are both just words that have evolved into put downs. In my younger days I used both words often. Now that I surround myself with more mature and a better class of people things have changed. I don't use them nearly as much I'm sure.
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I like how in a discussion on the use or non-use of the word retardation, everyone keeps saying the ""R" word". It's as if the word carries the same level of degradation as the "N" word, which in my humble opinion is a far more degrading and inappropriate word. But I guess, to each his own.
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Spinna wrote:
Saying "fire retardant" is much different than saying "You are a retard," or "you're retarded."I like how in a discussion on the use or non-use of the word retardation, everyone keeps saying the ""R" word". It's as if the word carries the same level of degradation as the "N" word, which in my humble opinion is a far more degrading and inappropriate word. But I guess, to each his own.
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sebriah wrote:
My wife is a spec Ed teacher in Los Angeles. It was only this year that the LAUSD removed the term mental retardation and replaced it with intellectually disabled.▪False▪ wrote:
For me, it's because the word is used to mean something other than what it is actually defined as. Sure the official medical word for an intellectual disability is retardation, but the common usage is synonymous for stupid, idiotic, bad choices, or some other put down. This usage implies that people with this condition, that is no fault of their own, makes them less than the average person. Hence I deplore it being used as a derogatory putdown.I can't fathom why people get so flustered over a word. Makes absolutely no sense to me.
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Voldemort
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My daughter is referred to as special needs because she has dyslexia and many sensory processing issues. However, she is extremely smart. She is 12 and gets very upset with the R word as well as how special needs children are treated at school.
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I have a cousin who is classed as "special needs" because of Down Syndrome. The term "special needs" has become a huge chip on his shoulder. Throughout his life he has met and befriended many people with the same condition and many others, most of whom, according to him, absolutely despise the term. While he also loaths the word 'retard', he pointed out that it's generally used among groups of those who have learning difficulties yet it's usually those who don't suffer who take offence. It's always frustrated him that people who claim to know better, are the ones who annoy him the most.
Personally, I have no opinion on the use of ANY words, if people choose to put themselves out there as ignorant asshats, that's their bag to carry. I don't necessarily agree that there's a place for censorship of such things but if this is what you want to use to dictate targets in a game, fair play, we all have a reason I guess! 😉👍
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Agreed. I hate the 'R' word. I teach special ed and i work with special needs children every day.
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At the end if the day it's just a word, as all words are. The only power they have is the power we give them. And since all words are really just sounds (which are just an elevated forms of a grunt or bark) we should be more wary and respectful of those that are silent. The cliche "actions speak louder than words" is more true every day. The wise know it is better to listen and that only the weak intimidated by those that bark.
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zerx wrote:
I wish this were true. Words as only sounds is appealing in a digital age, but they still carry weight nonetheless. As one teacher advocate put it, "I can make a C plus feel like a million bucks and an A minus like a miserable failure." Or something like that. I'll find source later.At the end if the day it's just a word, as all words are. The only power they have is the power we give them. And since all words are really just sounds (which are just an elevated forms of a grunt or bark) we should be more wary and respectful of those that are silent. The cliche "actions speak louder than words" is more true every day. The wise know it is better to listen and that only the weak intimidated by those that bark.
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