generically speaking yes i might encourage you to find a way to insult people without trivializing the experiences and loss of those suffering from the disease and their loved ones.

in the specific case where it is a descriptive metaphor and not an insult, e.g. “multiplies like cancer,” that’s probably fine. but if you’re using it as an insult, i for one will not come to your defense.

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 10 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

The Dutch are in shambles lmao

But I'm not sure how it trivializes it. Using it as an indicator of a bad thing is meant to indicate how much that thing sucks. You're calling things cancer because how much cancer sucks

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

have fun with that dawg. like i said, not coming to your defense. ✌️

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

How will I ever survive now lol

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

by all means continue to defend your right to an assholic behavior to those who have politely informed you how that behavior is hurtful

i will not stop you because it makes you look like a really good person

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

I am so relieved