It’s not an opinion. Opinions are likes and dislikes, and subjectives with no evidence. This isn’t one of those. There is a clear definition, and clear evidence that it meets the definition. It’s a fact.
A pejorative word or phrase, slur, or derogatory term is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or a disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something.[1] It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard.
a remark that criticizes someone and is likely to have a harmful effect on their reputation:
an offensive word used to insult someone because of their race, sexuality (= the fact of being sexually attracted to people of a particular gender), etc.:
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Of course I don’t get to decide what’s a slur. The people who use mental conditions as insults decide that.
It sure seems like you’re in here trying to enforce your personal opinion that the word people are using is a slur.
It’s not an opinion. Opinions are likes and dislikes, and subjectives with no evidence. This isn’t one of those. There is a clear definition, and clear evidence that it meets the definition. It’s a fact.
Care to provide any of that? Because so far all I have seen is your opinion, and a bunch of people disagreeing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pejorative
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slur
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/slur
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/slur
The N word is specifically a slur referring to a mental disorder, and is thus an oppressive slur
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
https://www.britannica.com/science/narcissism
This is not evidence that the term is a slur.
This is the definitions of words which most everyone in this thread certainly already knew, strung together with your opinion that they are connected.
While this has been somewhat entertaining, I don’t think I’ll continue to feed your delusions any further.
I will not be replying again. Goodbye.
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