we want to sincerely apologize for any offense or upset caused by a member of our group chat using the r slur. we all understand that the word that was said is incredibly harmful and painful for many people, regardless of its intent.
we would also like to acknowledge that while the person who used the word is disabled and has the right to reclaim slurs that have been used against them, it does not make the situation right. we recognize that reclamation is complex, deeply personal, and does not erase the impact it can have in broader public spaces.
we are sorry. it was wrong for it to happen in a way that hurt or triggered others. we should have been more mindful, and we are taking responsibility for that.
we are having conversations about being more aware of the spaces we are in on tumblr, the language we use, and how our words affect people outside our immediate group.
we are thankful to those who held us accountable, and we are sorry for the harm we caused.