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A place to share screenshots of Microblog posts, whether from Mastodon, tumblr, ~~Twitter~~ X, KBin, Threads or elsewhere.

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submitted 3 months ago by Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net to c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world

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[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Well, frankly, I don't like the use of that word either. Shit isn't a slur. I place slurs in a very different category than curse words.

[–] GooberEar@lemmy.wtf 10 points 3 months ago (2 children)

It's a slur to say that refrigeration retards the growth of mold?

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 months ago

No, sorry. It is early and I'm tired and I misread what you said.

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

Yes. Quit slurring

[–] sneekee_snek_17@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

But, it's a slur when it's used as a slur. When used to mean reduce, or slow, it's just a word.

Airbus planes is it, bread bakers use it, and it's perfectly inoffensive. Or, rather, it should be

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

See the other reply chain.