This bothers me...

[Kastilla]

Bonjour, mon amie~ I just have something I am concerned about, well, it makes nervous.
I have seen that in posts that floofs have been calling themselves "retarded" or just simply put "I am a retard". I don't know about you, but it makes me feel concerned. I don't like negative self-talk at all, but somethings I can take, but someone calling themselves a "retard" I think it's not good. Calling yourself a "retard" is not healthy thinking, and it's nothing to joke about - now I am not going to force positive vibes, and theraputical terms down your throat. I am just suggesting to use another word other then "retard". I know you can't control people and what they say, but we can at least reinforce the "look before you post".
Thank you, Wolfie.
(*This is in no way to accuse anyone of doing anything, it's just a topic of discussion that I feel should be talked about*

[~Stargazer~]

[Kastilla]

Ehehe, I appreciate it, Star.

[SnappleApple]

I agree, Wolfie.
I've seen people call not only themselves "Retarded," but also said it toward others.
It saddens me to see this, actually. I Really don't think it should happen.
~Snapple

[~Stargazer~]

I also think people have actually forgotten what "retarded" was originally used for. It's for people who are mentally challenged; Who can't fully develop. I think it's rather rude tho call someone, or yourself retarded when there are people out there who actually have a mental disorder and can't help it. It's sad, really.

[Wolfie_Lover]

To be honest, it's a huge pet peeve of mine for someone to use a term/word that they don't properly know how to use, such as the word "retarded". -Groans-
My cousin often jokes about this and I've seen multiple people in-game and on the forums joke about it. Now, retarded isn't necessarily a "bad" word, atleast not where I'm from, but rather a slur - which is why I never use it, it could offend someone from somewhere else.
But that's just me, I suppose.
-Wolfie

[xdialgaoftimex]

Well, when my dad, my sister, their friends, and I are joking around, we use the word retarded. For the longest time I didn't know the true meaning of of retard, so I thought it was okay. I only use it sometimes, but normally I use the word "derp" in place of it. I am sure some people would get offended by the misuse of that word, and people have. Really, you made a good point, it's not okay to use it that way, and people should really stop, but we can't control them, so this is a reminder.

[Honest~Faith]

I agree with you, Wolfie.
As stated above by Star, people forget what 'Retarded' really means. They think it's actually a normal slang but it's not. It's a mental person and it saddens me when people say they're or someone is retarded, well unless someone is mentally ill, but that happens rarely when someone actually says someone is retarded. It's clearly an offense to the mentally ill people.
It bothers me as well.

[Shenidan]

I agree with this as well, Its not good to call yourself retarded, I hope this points out to the people who did this. I dont like seeing people saying these words to theirselves.

[FullFeralMetal]

F U L L F E R A L M E T A L

Hello, I'm intruding. Anyhow, the word 'retard' is severly forbidden in my household, being that I have several family members with Autism and it hurts to be called that or even make fun of it. For all those posting things like : I'm a retard, or , I'm retarded : should be informed that it can be insulting to others -- including me. I try to spread the word on my facebook pages for Autism and the effort has been put to good time, but the ones who continue to use it as a joke? Well, let's just say that you're not on my friend list..

If you really want to categorize yourself as something most people can't help, then be my guest, but don't come knocking at my door trying to sell those negative cookies. -ShakesHeadInDisappointment-