:My personal view is that it is not a slur; it is simply a technical term or category. However, it should be noted that some people, for whatever reasons such as those highlighted above, do think it is a slur and I do not think it is encyclopedic to ignore or dismiss this belief based on who has the most 'privilege'. Therefore, it should be noted down that its use is controversial amongst certain people. Whether it is a slur or not I do not think it is for us to decide.