• alyth@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Really? I just interpreted the use of normie here as “layperson” or “average user” and thought it was completely harmless.

    • MxM111@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Yes, it means layperson, but with derogatory cense. It is like using the n-word to describe black people (though not as extreme). If you mean average user, just say average user, unless you really mean to use derogatory term, that is.

    • tory@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Have someone refer to you as a normie and lmk if it feels neutral or derogatory.

      • alyth@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I can’t imagine normies getting worked up over what some internet nerd calls them

        • tory@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 year ago

          That’s neither here nor there and sidesteps the point. Also, depending on how you define normies and nerds, it’s a bit silly. You can’t imagine a random person being worked up by being called names online. I mean, okay, if you say so.