Today we had the admins nuke a comment for calling someone a 'f@9'. Yes. Not targeted at a user, but at a verified retard on Twitter.
So just in case you wonder why we have the totalitarian wordfilter targeting words like 'nigger', 'tranny', 'faggot' and 'retard' - and now, apparently 'fag' and its permutations... this is the reason. We're dealing with absolute idiots.
Why does that sound like something that's already happened?
I never did until I was told that I couldn't. I never failed to get out of someone's way until they demanded it ("social distancing" on a sidewalk in 20 mph winds). Some of us are compliant but contrarian and will follow rules - even stupid rules - until pushed.
I take no umbridge with recommendations. Once it becomes mandate, I will rebel for the sake of rebelling.
My ancestors came here because they didn't like being told what to do. Their blood flows within me. A request from a fellow citizen would be impolite to ignore, a directive from some commie will not be abided on principal.