#putting lots of tags so I'll get a diverse range of opinions

[wildfeather5002]

What do you think of it when people say things like "haha this person is a loser living in their parents' basement because I think they're annoying and their opinions are trash"?

I get a bit uncomfortable when stuff like this is being said because it sounds kinda ableist towards the part of disabled community who are unable to live alone & must rely on their parents / caretakers in their daily lives. When you use "living in parents' basement" as an insult it stigmatizes the existence of disabled people with high support needs, just like using "taking pills every morning" as an insult would stigmatize taking medications on a daily basis, which is also something that some people need in order to live. I know that these insults are not always purposefully targeted towards disabled (or mentally ill) people but it doesn't really matter since these insults still contribute to the stigma surrounding disabilities (& mental illnesses).

This is what I think about it, but these are just my thoughts and I could be wrong as well.