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Among themselves? Why wouldn't they? No one is obligated to participate.

• tclancy 5y ago
  To every smoothbrain that responded thusly, if you only use a word in private amongst certain other people, then it feels a lot like we both know that’s a word you shouldn’t use.
  • tux1968 5y ago
    Like scientists, doctors, and programmers who only use certain words in the company of their fellow practitioners? Or say any number of fan bases (think Anime, or personality-driven youtube channels) that have their own lingo?
  • exolymph 5y ago
    Hilarious to call people "smoothbrain" while decrying "retard" Clearly it doesn't bother you when someone's intellect is questioned, so what's the issue?
    • motoxpro 5y ago
      "edgelord" "smoothbrained" haha I have to agree here, this is a strange argument.
    • tclancy 5y ago
      Are these words that are applied to specific groups that are marginalized? Oh right, you guys are the real oppressed.
      • dang 5y ago
        Please don't take HN threads further into tedious flamewar. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html