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Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

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[–] apotheotic@beehaw.org 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I agree with your message, but please try to avoid the r-slur. Its an ableist slur and quite triggering for many people, even if you mean it innocently.

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're totally right, sorry. And of course it wasn't meant in that way.

[–] apotheotic@beehaw.org 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Appreciate you taking the feedback on board and making a change, thank you

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Thanks, but I'm sorry to have had that oversight in the spur of the moment. I used that word for 40 years without much of a thought, it just stuck.

[–] apotheotic@beehaw.org 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I get it - I'll take a person who uses it by mistake over someone who uses it on purpose despite knowing

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago