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Stanford University's Official Naughty Words List

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I forgive you
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Immediately a problem.

Instead of
addict
Consider using
person with a substance use disorder
Context
Using person-first language helps to not define people by just one of their characteristics.

Instead of
addicted
Consider using
hooked, devoted
Context
Trivializes the experiences of people who deal with substance abuse issues.

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I'm old enough to remember when blacks wanted to be referred to as African Americans. Now they want to be called blacks again. We are coming around full circle.
Go back and watch Bobby Kennedy talking about the civil rights movement. Referring to "our fellow Negro Americans." That was the enlightened term back then
 
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