I can see removing the r-word. I can kinda see removing the f-word, but it is being reclaimed by some (my ex, for example.) the b-word seems overkill. it’s commonly reclaimed, used in many different contexts, and part of common non-slur phrases. examples:
- “I’m a basic [b-word] when it comes to fashion” (the context I saw that inspired me to ask.
- “I’m that [b-word]. Been that [b-word], still that [b-word].” (lyrics to Savage by Megan Thee Stallion.)
- “[b-word] please.” (I, a woman, say this to my female friends. I hear it way more between women than from men tbh.)
- “We’re best [b-word]s, remember?” (Julia and her friend from Brakebills in the Magicians.)
yes, it can be used as a sexist slur, but “queer” and “gay” can too. language is nuanced, regexes are not.
I wonder if you might make an exception for the b-word, per the case I’ve made here? https://lemmy.ml/comment/17736838
I honestly haven’t heard the b-word used much as an intentionally sexist slur outside of like, 4chan. I (female) say it to my female friends pretty casually. even when I hear it used as a curse word (usually as -ing), it doesn’t come across as a slur. for example, I hear it applied to men with roughly equal frequency as women. it’s also pretty reclaimed (“she’s a badass b-word.”)
maybe could try taking it out, and maybe put it back if people are using it in a sexist way? (though hopefully sexists are disciplined rather than just having a single word in a sexist diatribe censored.)