Using ableist language as insults is always bad, even if the words seem innocuous. Some may reference the "euphemism treadmill" to try to justify their behavior, but it's crucial to understand that the treadmill is merely a linguistic observation. It does not exist to normalize ableist behavior.

what is the euphemism treadmill for those who dont want to google

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[–] RandomVideos@programming.dev 11 points 5 days ago (1 children)

You can use gay, homosexual, homo habilis as insults

That doesnt make these words bad

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 11 points 5 days ago

precisely? never said otherwise :) to quote another person right in this thread whom i agree with:

It’s an insult because of intent, not because of the word itself, though.