Board Thread:General Wiki Discussion/@comment-24011918-20131214001227/@comment-5946174-20131216215804

My point is that "retard" has an alternate [colloquial] definition, as does "antisocial." Although the word "retard" is still used to describe a person with mental disabilities, it is no longer formally used. As with the word "antisocial," its alternate definition(s) musn't be equated with something that is potentially offensive. Honestly, the word "retard" is no different than "stupid," or "dumb." Only when used in the context of a mentally handicapped person should it be deemed offensive.