scott wrote: You do realize that using the expression "fucking retard" to disparage someone is really no different than saying "I hate lesbians" except for the parts where he was joking and you're not, and where disparaging disadvantaged folks who have no say in whether or not they're retarded is extra douchey...
I disagree with this. For better or for worse, "retard" is a pretty common insult which I've seen used here countless times. Unpleasant as it is, I think that this usage is divorced here from people with learning difficulties.
Stating "I hate lesbians" is clearly formulated to express hatred of lesbians, albeit as a rather lame joke in this case. This is entirely different.
I try to avoid using"retard" as an insult nowadays as I know people for whom it is genuinely offensive, but I certainly would not accuse Adam of being bigoted.
Unless, of course, you are joking, in which case I apologise for my own dimness and will run away as quickly as possible.
Edit: Just seen Adam's response. Well, there you go... Language matters.