• IttihadChe@lemmy.ml
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    14 hours ago

    It absolutely can be true, though slightly misworded.

    1. the initial usage had nothing to do with the derogatory term.

    2. upon realizing the relation to the derogatory term they adapted.

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      13 hours ago

      Yes, if you change the complete context and make major changes to the sentences, then both can be true. I am sorry that I made that mistake, I beg for forgiveness

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        12 hours ago

        It’s not changing the complete sentence, it’s recognizing context clues and patterns of language.

        “This clearly has nothing to do with racial slurs or otaku culture” = the original intention wasn’t about a racial slur and the change isn’t about mocking Otaku culture. (This is supported when they go on to explain what the actual original intention would be)

        “They probably changed it because “coon” is a slur for black people and they didn’t want to cause any misunderstandings” = upon realizing the relation to a slur they didn’t intend, they changed it.

        No need for forgiveness, or for passive aggressive condescension.