[Imc-uk-features] hide or alter?

[Ilyan]

What is the fuss?  Many people think all cops are retarded.   Do not 
make accurate descriptions into insults and fall into the trap of 
politically correct hypocrisy.
Ilyan

Sophia wrote:
> I don't have a problem with making changes that don't alter the meaning 
> of what someone is saying, particularly if it comes across as offensive 
> in some way. Perhaps 'stupid' would be a better replacement for 'retard' 
> than 'sadist' because it is more in keeping with the meaning but isn't 
> disablist.
>
> Genny wrote:
>   


>> 372403:
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>> ad_nauseam promoted
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>> I was going to hide this for discrimination: "The cop in question is 
>> wearing a riot helmet with a ski mask underneath so his face is not 
>> visible anyway. Either he is just looking for someone else to pick on, 
>> or he is a complete retard" implies that people with learning 
>> disabilities would generally behave like this.  But it's a great report 
>> otherwise, so for now I've just changed "retard" into "sadist", although 
>> it now sort of says: he's a sadist or he's a sadist!  Couldn't think of 
>> anything else to do.  Should I have hidden the post?  Is it acceptable 
>> to alter other people's work?
>>
>> Genny
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