this post was submitted on 03 Oct 2023
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[–] Toes@ani.social 73 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] D_C@lemm.ee 20 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I was subbed there when it was called something not so wholesome.

[–] Pinklink@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I liked the old name and I challenge you to find me someone who was offended by it

[–] graymess@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The old name was a very poor excuse for people to say the N word who shouldn't say the N word.

[–] DefyTheLegends@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

People who stumbled onto the community at a later date after the original memes faded into obscurity (probably). That said, it's probably possible to go back to the old name on some instance, though it will attract those who once again think it's a convenient excuse to be racist.

[–] ProvokedGamer@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

What was the old name? Asking for a friend.